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Visio Discussions => General Visio => Topic started by: AnotherNoone on May 29, 2017, 08:39:47 AM

Title: Search and Replace
Post by: AnotherNoone on May 29, 2017, 08:39:47 AM
Hi,
following problem:

I use Shapes with Text fields that include Shape Data as Text. (linked via formulas)
When I use search and replace to replace a PART of the text, it removes everything instead.
My theory:
When confronted with Shape Data Links in a text field the search and replace function cant change the Shape Data wich is shown and then replaces the entire Shape Data Link instead.

Anyone got a clever idea how to work around this problem?
Title: Re: Search and Replace
Post by: Yacine on May 29, 2017, 09:25:01 AM
protect the formulas with the GUARD function. Otherwise split wisely the parts that feed the formulas, so a replacement gets easier.
Title: Re: Search and Replace
Post by: AnotherNoone on May 29, 2017, 10:55:49 AM
Thanks, GUARD was perfect.