Get the Super-smart Visio Divided Box Shape!
Submitted by Visio Guy on November 25, 2009 – 5:43 am | | 11247 views
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Shape Data Field Options
A lot of the features can be controlled via the Shape Data window, which you can show and hide via Visio’s View menu.
Here we can see shape data fields that let you specify the number, indicate a prefix for the number, choose the digit place-holders, show and hide the number bubble, and turn auto-numbering on and off:
While Shape Data gives you control over all the intricacies of the shape, some features can be quickly accessed by right-clicking…
Well done
How did you implement the number bubble positioning? I’m working on a shape and need to do something similar, i.e. have something that can be positioned in a finite set of places.
Hi OMZ,
Some hints for the bubble positioning: the PinX and PinY of the bubble sub-shape are linked to a control handle in the group. The control handle has the BOUND function in it’s X and Y position cells.
If you use Visio 2007 and have applied Data Graphics, you’ll notice that they can be repositioned using a control handle too. You can look at the formulas, and the help for BOUND to get an idea for how it all works.
Great shape! Thanks Visio Guy!
Your welcome, JCS!