DISTTOPATH Function
Returns the shortest distance from the point represented by the specified coordinates to a point on the path.
Version Information
Version Added: Visio 2010
Syntax
DISTTOPATH(section, x, y )
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| section |
Required |
String |
The Geometry section that represents the path, specified by a reference to its Path cell (for example, Geometry1.Path). |
| x |
Required |
Double |
The x-coordinate of the point. |
| y |
Required |
Double |
The y-coordinate of the point. |
Return value
Double
Remarks
Microsoft Visio returns #REF! if section does not exist.
The returned value is positive if the point is to the left of the direction of travel; it is negative if the point is to the right of the direction of travel.