Master class
Master class
Contains elements that define a master for the document. A master is a shape on a stencil that you use repeatedly to create drawings. When you drag a shape from a stencil onto the drawing page, the shape becomes an instance of that master, and a local copy of the master is included in the document.
The Master type exposes the following members:
Constructors
| Constructor | Description |
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| Master() | Constructor. |
Properties
| Property | Description |
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| id | The unique ID of the element within its parent element. |
| base_id | A GUID (globally unique identifier) that identifies the master across documents. |
| unique_id | A GUID that identifies the master within the document. |
| match_by_name | The MatchByName attribute determines how Microsoft Visio decides if a document master is already present when an instance of a master is dropped on the drawing page. It allows changes made to a document master to apply to new instances of the master, even if the instances are dragged from a stand-alone stencil file. |
| name | The name of the element. |
| name_u | The universal name of the element. |
| icon_size | The size of the element’s icon. |
| pattern_flags | The PatternFlags attribute determines whether a master behaves as a custom pattern. |
| prompt | The status bar and tool tip prompt for the element. |
| hidden | Specifies whether the master is hidden in the user interface. |
| icon_update | Specifies whether the icon is automatically generated from the master itself. |
| align_name | Specifies whether the master’s text in the stencil window is aligned left, right, or center. |
| shapes | Collection of Shape objects. |
| connects | Contains a Connect element for each connection between two shapes in a drawing. |
| icon | Specifies a MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) encoded binary icon (in .ico format) for a Master or MasterShortcut element in a document. |
| page_sheet | Contains elements that define the page sheet for a Page or Master element. |
Methods
| Method | Description |
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| clone() | Creates deep copy of this instance. |
See Also