Page.DrawOval Method (Visio)
Adds an oval (ellipse) to the Shapes collection of a page.
Version Information
Version Added: Visio 2.0
Syntax
expression .DrawOval(x1, y1, x2, y2)
expression A variable that represents a Page object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
x1 |
Required |
Double |
The x-coordinate of one corner of the ellipse's width-height box. |
y1 |
Required |
Double |
The y-coordinate of one corner of the ellipse's width-height box. |
x2 |
Required |
Double |
The x-coordinate of the other corner of the ellipse's width-height box. |
y2 |
Required |
Double |
The y-coordinate of the other corner of the ellipse's width-height box. |
Return Value
Shape
Remarks
Using the DrawOval method is equivalent to using the Ellipse tool in the application. The arguments are in internal drawing units with respect to the coordinate space of the page, master, or group where the ellipse is being placed.
Example
The following example shows how to draw an oval (ellipse) on the active page.
Public Sub DrawOval_Example()
Dim vsoShape As Visio.Shape
Set vsoShape = ActivePage.DrawOval(1.5, 10.5, 7.5, 6.5)
End Sub