Shape.DrawLine Method (Visio)
Adds a line to the Shapes collection of a group shape.
Version Information
Version Added: Visio 2.0
Syntax
expression .DrawLine(xBegin, yBegin, xEnd, yEnd)
expression A variable that represents a Shape object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
xBegin |
Required |
Double |
The x-coordinate of the line's begin point. |
yBegin |
Required |
Double |
The y-coordinate of the line's begin point. |
xEnd |
Required |
Double |
The x-coordinate of the line's endpoint. |
yEnd |
Required |
Double |
The y-coordinate of the line's endpoint. |
Return Value
Shape
Remarks
Using the DrawLine method is equivalent to using the Line tool in Microsoft Visio. The arguments are in internal drawing units with respect to the coordinate space of the page, master, or group where the line is being placed.
Example
The following example shows how to draw a line shape on the active page.
Public Sub DrawLine_Example()
Dim vsoShape As Visio.Shape
Set vsoShape = ActivePage.DrawLine(5, 4, 7.5, 1)
End Sub