Convert Visio shape in an array of x, y-values

[visiofox]

Hello again,

is there a convenient way (e. g. external tool) to get an array of
x, y-values of an shape? Something like a path decription, that
means with a certain accuracy (step size)?

I'm aware that I could process the cells of the geometry sections.
And I know the Path.Points-method.

I just want to avoid reinventing the wheel!


Any hints are highly appreciated!
visiofox

[wapperdude]

What would these points be used for? 
What type of shape?
I'm not aware of any such tool.

[wapperdude]

Cough. Cough.  Cleaned dust off unused gray cells.  😖

There is a code example here:  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/api/visio.path.points

[Yacine]

You both have good ideas. Let me join the party.
Use the offset method to get a clean path.
Mind that sharp edges will result in separate offset paths. So apply a very small rounding to your shape.
Only then, you can apply the path methode from wapperdude and apply your analysis.
After having got your points, you can delete the newly created shapes. This is done by counting the number of shapes in your drawing and deleting backward till the old state.

[wapperdude]

@Yacine:  Two's company, threes a crowd.  Looks like it might just be us...of course, over here, July 4th holiday may be a factor too.

[Yacine]

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[Paul Herber]

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[Yacine]

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