ConnectTypeBegin Property

A Byte type property. Determines the connection type of the connector's begin point to the shape.

Applies to: Shape object

Syntax

[[Let] typeBeginRet =] object.ConnectTypeBegin

[Let] object.ConnectTypeBegin = typeBeginSet

The ConnectTypeBegin property syntax has these parts:

Part Description
object Required. An expression that returns a Shape object.
typeBeginRet Optional. A Byte type variable.
typeBeginSet Required. An expression that returns a Byte value.

Remarks

Below are the possible values of ConnectTypeBegin:

Constant Value Description
CDCT_NoConnect 0 The endpoint of connector is not connected to any other shape.
CDCT_Left 1 Connected to the middle of the shape's left side.
CDCT_Top 2 Connected to the middle of the shape's top side.
CDCT_Right 3 Connected to the middle of the shape's right side.
CDCT_Bottom 4 Connected to the middle of the shape's bottom side.
CDCT_Centre 5 Connected to the side of the shape's alignment box that is nearest to the other end of the connector.
CDCT_ConnectDot 255 Connected to a connection point.

When ConnectTypeBegin is modified, object is rebuilt and re-connected to the shape with the new connection type.

 

See Also

ConnectObjBegin property, ConnectObjEnd property, ConnectTypeEnd property