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 |
| Master() |
Constructor. |
Properties
| Property |
Description |
| 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 |
| clone() |
Creates deep copy of this instance. |
See Also