Selection.DeleteEx method (Visio)
Deletes additional shapes associated with the selection, such as connectors and unselected container members, when the selection is deleted.
Syntax
expression. DeleteEx( _DelFlags_ )
expression A variable that represents a Selection object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DelFlags | Required | Long | The additional shapes to delete. See Remarks for possible values. |
Return value
Nothing
Remarks
DelFlags must be one or a bitwise combination of the following VisDeleteFlags constants.
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| visDeleteNormal | 0 | Match the deletion behavior in the user interface. |
| visDeleteHealConnectors | 1 | Delete connectors attached to deleted shapes. |
| visDeleteNoHealConnectors | 2 | Do not delete connectors attached to deleted shapes. |
| visDeleteNoContainerMembers | 4 | Do not delete unselected members of containers or lists. |
| visDeleteNoAssociatedCallouts | 8 | Do not delete unselected callouts associated with shapes. |
In a bitwise combination of DelFlags constants, you cannot combine visDeleteHealConnectors and visDeleteNoHealConnectors. If you attempt to do so, Microsoft Visio returns an Invalid Parameter error.
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