Grouping multiple Shapes in a Stencil, select a specific Shape option

[dsmall]

I was wondering how I can group multiple Shapes in a Stencil, and be offered an option to choose a shape when dragging into a project.  For example, Middle Atlantic has a single shape for an AV Rack model, but when you add it to the page you get a Shape Data option to choose a specific size, which really is just a list of different shapes.  Thanks!

[Thomas Winkel]

Select a specific shape out a group is only possible with code, triggered by an event.

But you can create shapes that changes form depending on shape data -> ShapeSheet formulas
This shape data could be of type "Fixed List" and with option "Ask on drop".

[Paul Herber]

This can be done in two ways. The master shape in the stencil is either a grouped shape or a shape with multiple geometry sections. For the shape you mention this most likely to be a grouped shape. The visibility of each shape or geometry section is controlled by shapedata. When a shape is dropped on a page there is an option to have the user be asked to enter shapedata values. In a nutshell.

[dsmall]

Thank you, is there a resource or search term that would point me in the correct direction? Looking a the example master shape properties, nothing sticks out to see how it is configured.

[Paul Herber]

Have a look at the shape Logic Gate 2 in stencil Analog and Digital Logic.

[dsmall]

Thank you, I see how that shape offers choices but I'm still not sure how that master shape would be created and configured.  Also, the behavior is different than what I am looking for where you would be presented the option immediately when adding the shape to the page. I've attached a shape that does what I'm looking for.

Thanks again for your feedback!

[Thomas Winkel]

You need to spend a few hours to learn ShapeSheet and shape data.

There are plenty of resources, for instance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOC5TLziBw0

[dsmall]

Thanks for the resource, Ill check that out.

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