Re: multiple text fields on shape
A single shape contains only one text block.
This text block can have multiple lines, and have different text formatting
to different parts.
If you need a shape to have more than one text block, then it must be a
group shape.
If you shape is not already a group, then it can be converted to a group.
You can then edit the group and add another text block.
Any part of a block of text can display the contents of a shape cell, such
as a custom property (shape data row), as in the article you quote.
If you want to reference the custom property of another shape (such as the
parent shape of a shape within a group) then you need to enter the shape
refrence before the property.
So, if you want a text block within the flowchart shape to refer to the
Resources property, the you need to enter the custom formula
=Sheet.5!Prop.Resources , where 5 is the shape id (or whatever you discover
it to be) of the flowchart shape.
You can find the Shape ID by looking at the ID number of the Format /
Special dialog for the flowchart shape (you will need to be in Developer
Mode for this to appear on the right mouse menu)
Of course, you should be editing a Master shape rather than a Master
instance....
"Robert H" wrote in message
news:1189698149.788885.26460@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
> I'm using a flowchart that is linked to an excel file for custom
> properties, some of which are displayed as text on the shape. I am
> doing this per this article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/254730
> Using the instructions for "A complex example" to include multiple
> items (custom properties) in the text field. I need to have one item
> centered in the shape and another in a corner. Is there a way to
> separate the text items so I can position one in the corner?
>
date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:00:26 +0100
author: David Parker
