Shape.InsertFromFile method (Visio)
Adds a linked or embedded object to a page, master, or group.
Syntax
expression. InsertFromFile( _FileName_ , _Flags_ )
expression A variable that represents a Shape object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FileName | Required | String | The name of the file that contains the object to link or embed. |
| Flags | Required | Integer | Flags that influence how the object is inserted. |
Return value
Shape
Remarks
The InsertFromFile method creates a new shape that represents a linked or embedded OLE object.
The Flags argument is a bitmask that should be a combination of the following values.
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| visInsertLink | &H8 | If set, the new shape represents an OLE link to the named file. Otherwise, the InsertFromFile method produces an OLE object from the contents of the named file and embeds it in the document that contains the page, master, or group. |
| visInsertIcon | &H10 | Displays the new shape as an icon. |
Caution
Use caution when you are adding ActiveX controls to your application. ActiveX controls may be designed in such a way that their use could pose a security risk. We recommend that you use controls from trusted sources only. Sign any controls that you author.
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