I'm trying to create a shape, that has a text field.
When that shape is double-clicked, the shape duplicates.
The duplicated shape must
> Update text field when the original shapes text field changes.
> Be copy-able to other pages.
I have been able to achieve the first problem, by creating a custom Formula that references the original shape's text.
However, when I add the current page to the custom Formula. It resolves and removes that part of the formula.
i.e.
Within the macro, I build the following formula and place it within the shape;
=SHAPETEXT(Pages[Cover]!dataWireNum.70!TheText)
Now I open that shapes Custom Formula (with ctrl+F9)
This is what is displays
=SHAPETEXT(dataWireNum.52!TheText)
Is there a way to stop visio from shortening my custom formula?
Or maybe a better way to achieve this with UniqueID and the shapesheets?
Quote from: JamesB on August 27, 2018, 03:50:47 AM
Is there a way to stop visio from shortening my custom formula?
Visio core do this shortening! And we can't prevent it.
In this message (http://visguy.com/vgforum/index.php?topic=8522.msg37021#msg37021) you can find hint.
Instead "tst" in formula you need write page name where you created shape with this formula first time
if the new shape is on the same page (cover), it will eliminate because not needed.
if the new shap is on a different page, it will stay