Shape.AddGuide method (Visio)

Adds a guide to a group shape.

Syntax

expression. AddGuide( _Type_ , _xPos_ , _yPos_ )

expression A variable that represents a Shape object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Type Required Integer The type of guide to add.
xPos Required Double The x-coordinate of a point on the guide.
yPos Required Double The y-coordinate of a point on the guide.

Return value

Shape

Remarks

You can add a guide only to a group shape.

To view guides that you add to a group shape by using the AddGuide method, use the OpenDrawWindow method to open the Group Editing window.

The following constants declared by the Visio type library are valid values for guide types.

Constant Value Description
visPoint 1 Guide point
visHorz 2 Horizontal guide
visVert 3 Vertical guide

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