Looking for Some Simple Shape Development/Adjustments

[David_H]

Hello,

We use D-Tools (http://d-tools.com/) and when a shape is dragged into Visio a unique component ID is created for each shape that appears below it.  I have attached an example.  For the vast majority of the shapes the component ID cannot be rotated.  If any text related to the shape can be rotated it's usually the text inside of the shape (see "NOT THIS" example), which I never need to rotate at all.

What would be involved in modifying the existing shapes we have so that the component ID's can be rotated?  We've dabbled in making adjustments to D-Tools shapes in the past but it's been a while, unless it's something we can do at 5 minutes per shape based on instructions in this thread, I'd prefer to pay someone here, if there are any interested parties.

Thanks

[wapperdude]

Attached is simple shape that keeps the text on the bottom and right reading.

All of the formulas are in the Text Transform section of the shapesheet.  This development assumes that there won't be any shape mirroring in either the horizontal or vertical direction.  Only rotation is allowed.  Otherwise, it becomes a bit more complicated.

The entries that are modified are for TxtAngle, TxtPinX, and TxtPinY.  The pinx, piny formulas use "if" statements to test for the angle of rotation.  It is assumed, that only 0, +/-90, and 180 degree rotations are allowed.  If the angle is anything other than those values, the text is pushed into the center of the shape.

HTH
Wapperdude

[David_H]

Thanks a LOT!  I spoke with Adam from D-Tools after posting this and also got some input from him.  Looks straightforward to modify the shape values, many thanks.

[vojo]

might want to look at gravity function....its intent is for just this

[wapperdude]

Here's a link that describes controlling text angles:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa200989(v=office.10).aspx#380.  Discussion includes the issue of flipping shape horizontally, vertically, using gravity, etc.

It's for V2002, but it does apply up to V2007.  Not sure about the more recent releases, but, I believe the info is still valid.

Wapperdude