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LOC Function (VisioShapeSheet)

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Takes a point defined in one shape's local coordinates and returns the equivalent point expressed in the local coordinates of the shape associated with the formula.

Syntax

LOC(point )

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
point
Required
String
A point defined in one shape's local coordinates.

Return value

String

Remarks

Local coordinates are measured from the lower-left corner of the shape's selection rectangle. Both shapes must be on the same page.

Example

LOC(PNT(Sheet.5!LocPinX, Sheet.5!LocPinY))

In this expression, PNT converts a set of local coordinates in Sheet.5 to a point. (Sheet.5 is another shape on the same drawing page.) LOC then converts that point to an equivalent point in the current shape's local coordinate system, relative to the lower-left corner of the selection rectangle of the current shape.

The 5 in Sheet.5 is the ID number for the shape, which is displayed in the Shape Name dialog box (Developer tab).