Shape.DrawOval Method

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Visio Automation Reference

Adds an oval (ellipse) to the Shapes collection of a group shape.

Version Information
 Version Added:  Visio 2.0

Syntax

expression.DrawOval(x1, y1, x2, y2)

expression   A variable that represents a Shape 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.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  
Public Sub DrawOval_Example() 

Dim vsoShape As Visio.Shape 

Set vsoShape = ActivePage.DrawOval(1.5, 10.5, 7.5, 6.5) 



End Sub

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