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:Title ABC OLE Automation Help
1 Introducing ABC OLE Automation
2 ABC OLE Automation
3 Welcome to ABC OLE Automation=IDH_Welcome_to_ABC_OLE_Automation
3 Overview=IDH_Introduction_Chapter
2 Sample Files and Demos
3 Running and Viewing the Sample Files=IDH_Running_and_Viewing_the_Sample_Files
3 Deployment Wizard=IDH_Deployment_Wizard
3 Double Click and Delete Events Demo=IDH_Double_Click_and_Delete_Events_Demo
3 Double Click Line Draw Sample=IDH_Double_Click_Line_Draw
3 Excel Data Sample=IDH_Excel_5_0_Data_Sample
3 Field Change Notify Sample=IDH_Field_Change_Notify
3 Menus Sampler=IDH_Menus_Sampler
3 Move Event Demo=IDH_Move_Event_Demo
3 Organizational Chart Generator=IDH_Organizational_Chart_Generator
3 VC++/MFC Events Sample=IDH_VC_MFC_Events_Sample
3 Network Database Sample=IDH_Network_Database
3 Text on Lines Sample=IDH_Text_on_Lines
2 Help
3 Using the Help System=IDH_Using_the_Help_System
3 Jumping to Visual Basic Help=IDH_Jumping_to_Visual_Basic
3 Accessing ABC OLE Automation Help from ABC FlowCharter help=IDH_Accessing_from_this_Help
3 Accessing ABC OLE Automation Help from Visual Basic=IDH_Accessing_from_Visual_Basic
3 To access ABC OLE Automation Help from Excel=IDH_To_access_from_Excel_50>procedur
3 To access ABC OLE Automation Help from the Explorer=IDH_To_access_from_File_Manager>procedur
:include winhlp32.cnt
1 Tips and What's New
2 Speeding Up Actions=IDH_Speeding_Actions
2 What's New=IDH_What_s_New
1 Visual Basic Concepts
2 Introduction to Programming=IDH_Introduction_to_Programming
2 Objects in Visual Basic=IDH_Objects_in_Visual_Basic
2 Properties in Visual Basic=IDH_Properties_in_Visual_Basic
2 Methods in Visual Basic=IDH_Methods_in_Visual_Basic
2 Events in Visual Basic=IDH_Events_in_Visual_Basic
1 Writing a Program
2 The Visual Basic Programming Environment
3 The Visual Basic Programming Environment Overview=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Programming_Environment
3 The Visual Basic Main Window=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Main_Window
3 The Visual Basic Tool Bar=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Tool_Bar
3 The Visual Basic Project Window=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Project_Window
3 The Visual Basic Form Window=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Form_Window
3 The Visual Basic Toolbox=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Toolbox
3 The Visual Basic Properties Window=IDH_The_Visual_Basic_Properties_Window
2 Creating a Visual Basic Application
3 Creating a Visual Basic Application Overview=IDH_Creating_a_Visual_Basic_Application
2 Designing a Form
3 Designing a Form Overview=IDH_Designing_a_Form
3 Setting a Form's Properties=IDH_Setting_a_Form_s_Properties
3 Standard Controls=IDH_Standard_Controls
3 Drawing a Control=IDH_Drawing_a_Control
3 Resizing a Control=IDH_Resizing_a_Control
3 Moving a Control=IDH_Moving_a_Control
3 Deleting a Control=IDH_Deleting_a_Control
3 Copying or Cutting a Control=IDH_Copying_or_Cutting_a_Control
3 Aligning Controls=IDH_Aligning_Controls
3 Setting Control Properties=IDH_Setting_Control_Properties
2 Writing Code
3 Adding Code to Controls=IDH_Adding_Code_to_Controls
3 Adding Code to Forms=IDH_Adding_Code_to_Forms
3 Writing Code in Event Procedures=IDH_Writing_Code_in_Event_Procedures
3 Writing Code in General Procedures=IDH_Writing_Code_in_General_Procedures
3 Writing Startup Code=IDH_Writing_Startup_Code
2 Using Procedures and Methods
3 Using Procedures Overview=IDH_Using_Procedures
3 Sub Procedures=IDH_Sub_Procedures
3 Function Procedures=IDH_Function_Procedures
3 Executing Methods=IDH_Executing_Methods
2 Understanding Data Types and Variables
3 Understanding Data Types Overview=IDH_Understanding_Data_Types
3 Numeric Data Types=IDH_Numeric_Data_Types
3 String Data Type=IDH_String_Data_Type
3 Variant Data Type=IDH_Variant_Data_Type
3 Declaring Object Variables=IDH_Declaring_Object_Variables
2 Setting and Retrieving Properties with Code
3 Setting and Retrieving Properties with Code Overview=IDH_Setting_and_Retrieving_Properties_with_Code
3 Setting Form Properties=IDH_Setting_Form_Properties
3 Setting Control Properties=IDH_Setting_Control_Properties2
3 Setting ABC Object Properties=IDH_Setting_ABC_Object_Properties
3 Retrieving Properties=IDH_Retrieving_Properties
1 Running and Setting Up ABC
2 Controlling ABC
3 Starting ABC=IDH_Starting_ABC
3 Controlling the ABC Window Overview=IDH_Controlling_the_ABC_Window
3 Bringing ABC or a Chart to the Front=IDH_Bringing_ABC_or_a_Chart_to_the_Front
3 Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window=IDH_Minimizing_Maximizing_and_Restoring
3 Arranging ABC Icons=IDH_Arranging_ABC_Icons
3 Arranging ABC Charts=IDH_Arranging_ABC_Charts
3 Positioning and Resizing the ABC Window=IDH_Positioning_and_Resizing_the_ABC_Window
3 Changing the ABC Title Bar=IDH_Changing_the_ABC_Title_Bar
3 Changing the ABC Status Bar=IDH_Changing_the_ABC_Status_Bar
3 Displaying the Field Viewer, Notes Viewer, and Shape Palette=IDH_Displaying_the_Viewers
3 Getting ABC System Information=IDH_Getting_ABC_System_Information
3 Closing ABC=IDH_Closing_ABC
3 Window Handles=IDH_Window_Handles
2 Customizing Preferences and Setting Defaults
3 Customizing Preferences Overview=IDH_Customizing_Preferences
3 Alignment Options=IDH_Alignment_Options
3 Line Options=IDH_Line_Options
3 Indicator Options=IDH_Indicator_Options
3 Field Options=IDH_Field_Options
3 Setting Preferences=IDH_Setting_Preferences
3 Setting Defaults=IDH_Setting_Defaults
2 Customizing ABC
3 Customizing ABC Overview=IDH_Customizing_ABC
3 Adding Menus=IDH_Adding_Menus
3 Adding Other Applications to the Menu=IDH_Adding_Buttons
3 Providing Feedback=IDH_Providing_Feedback
3 Displaying Help=IDH_Displaying_Help
1 Handling ABC Events
2 What Are ABC Events?=IDH_What_Are_ABC_Events
2 Registering Event Procedures=IDH_Registering_Event_Procedures
2 Registering Events and Multiple ABC Applications=IDH_Registering_Events
2 Event Variables=IDH_Event_Variables
2 When ABC Closes=IDH_When_ABC_Closes
2 When Add-On Menus Open=IDH_When_Add_On_Menus_Open
2 When MenuItems Are Highlighted=IDH_When_MenuItems_Are_Highlighted
2 When MenuItems Are Chosen=IDH_When_MenuItems_Are_Chosen
2 When Charts Open=IDH_When_Charts_Open
2 When Linked Charts Open=IDH_When_Linked_Charts_Open
2 When New Charts Are Created=IDH_When_New_Charts_Are_Created
2 When Charts Are Activated=IDH_When_Charts_Are_Activated
2 When Charts Change=IDH_When_Charts_Change
2 When Charts Are Pasted=IDH_When_Charts_Are_Pasted
2 When Charts Close=IDH_When_Charts_Close
2 When Objects Are Clicked=IDH_When_Objects_Are_Clicked
2 When Objects Are Selected=IDH_When_Objects_Are_Selected
2 When Objects Move=IDH_When_Objects_Move
2 When Objects Are Resized=IDH_When_Objects_Are_Resized
2 When Objects Are Deleted=IDH_When_Objects_Are_Deleted
2 When Shapes Are Double Clicked=IDH_When_Shapes_Are_Double_Clicked
2 When Shapes Are Drawn=IDH_When_Shapes_Are_Drawn
2 When Shapes Are Replaced=IDH_When_Shapes_Are_Replaced
2 When Lines Are Drawn=IDH_When_Lines_Are_Drawn
2 When Lines Attach=IDH_When_Lines_Attach
2 When Fonts Change=IDH_When_Fonts_Change
2 When Field Values Change=IDH_When_Field_Values_Change
2 When Special Keys Are Pressed=IDH_When_Special_Keys_Are_Pressed
2 When Text Changes=IDH_When_Text_Changes
1 Working with Chart Files
2 Opening and Closing Charts
3 Creating New Charts=IDH_Creating_New_Charts
3 Opening Charts Overview=IDH_Opening_Charts
3 Setting a Default Path for Charts=IDH_Setting_a_Default_Path_for_Charts
3 Identifying a Chart's Filename=IDH_Identifying_a_Chart_s_Filename
3 Saving Charts Overview=IDH_Saving_Charts
3 Reverting to the Last Saved Version=IDH_Reverting_to_the_Last_Saved_Version
3 Read-Only Charts=IDH_Read_Only_Charts
3 Closing Charts=IDH_Closing_Charts
3 Activating a Chart=IDH_Activating_a_Chart
3 Protecting Charts=IDH_Protecting_Charts
2 Linking and Launching
3 Linking Charts Overview=IDH_Linking_Charts
3 Linking Shapes to Other Charts=IDH_Linking_Shapes_to_Other_Charts
3 Creating Group Links=IDH_Creating_Group_Links
3 Opening a Linked Chart=IDH_Opening_a_Linked_Chart
3 Choosing Link Indicators=IDH_Choosing_Link_Indicators
3 Linking EXEs to Charts=IDH_Linking_EXEs_to_Charts
3 Launching Applications Overview=IDH_Launching_Applications1
3 Setting Shapes to Launch Applications=IDH_Setting_Shapes_to_Launch_Applications
3 Launching Applications=IDH_Launching_Applications2
2 Chart Options
3 Printing Charts=IDH_Printing_Charts
3 Sending Electronic Mail=IDH_Sending_Electronic_Mail
3 Adjusting the Page Layout=IDH_Adjusting_the_Page_Layout
3 Displaying Master Items=IDH_Displaying_Master_Items
3 Viewing a Chart=IDH_Viewing_a_Chart
3 Giving a Presentation=IDH_Giving_a_Presentation
3 Using Guidelines=IDH_Using_Guidelines
3 Defining Measurement Units for a Chart=IDH_Defining_Measurement_Units_for_a_Chart
1 Working with Objects
2 Identifying an Object=IDH_Identifying_an_Object
2 Finding the Number of Items Overview=IDH_Finding_the_Number_of_Items
2 Finding the Total Number of Objects=IDH_Finding_the_Total_Number_of_Objects
2 Finding the Number of Objects Selected=IDH_Finding_the_Number_of_Objects_Selected
2 Finding Objects in a Chart=IDH_Finding_Objects_in_a_Chart
2 Selecting Objects in a Chart=IDH_Selecting_Objects_in_a_Chart
2 Moving Objects=IDH_Moving_Objects
2 Arranging Objects=IDH_Arranging_Objects
2 Resizing Objects=IDH_Resizing_Objects
2 Changing the Display Order of Objects=IDH_Changing_the_Display_Order_of_Objects
2 Setting the Current Drawing Position=IDH_Setting_the_Current_Drawing_Position
2 Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Objects=IDH_Cutting_Copying_and_Pasting_Objects
2 Using Special Clipboard Formats=IDH_Using_Special_Clipboard_Formats
2 Duplicating Objects=IDH_Duplicating_Objects
2 Clearing Selected Objects=IDH_Clearing_Selected_Objects
2 Restoring Objects=IDH_Restoring_Objects
2 Using OLE Client Objects=IDH_Using_OLE_Client_Objects
2 Restoring OLE Objects=IDH_Restoring_OLE_Objects
2 Undoing Actions=IDH_Undoing_Actions
2 Formatting Objects=IDH_ApplyDefaults_Method
1 Working with Shapes
2 Using Shapes
3 Drawing Shapes=IDH_Drawing_Shapes
3 Adding Text to Shapes=IDH_Adding_Text_to_Shapes
3 Fitting Shapes to Text=IDH_Fitting_Shapes_to_Text
3 Numbering Shapes=IDH_Numbering_Shapes
3 Formatting Shape Numbers=IDH_Formatting_Shape_Numbers
3 Hiding Shape Numbers=IDH_Hiding_Shape_Numbers
3 Fill, Border, and Shadow Colors=IDH_Fill_Border_and_Shadow_Colors
3 Fill Pattern=IDH_Fill_Pattern
3 Border Style and Width=IDH_Border_Style_and_Width
3 Shadow Style and Width=IDH_Shadow_Style_and_Width
3 Replacing Shapes=IDH_Replacing_Shapes
3 Selecting Shapes=IDH_Selecting_Shapes
3 Deselecting Shapes=IDH_Deselecting_Shapes
2 Using the Shape Palette
3 Using the Shape Palette Overview=IDH_Using_the_Shape_Palette
3 Displaying and Hiding the Shape Palette=IDH_Displaying_and_Hiding_the_Shape_Palette
3 Opening a Different Shape Palette=IDH_Opening_a_Different_Shape_Palette
3 Choosing a Shape in the Palette=IDH_Choosing_a_Shape_in_the_Palette
2 Working with Notes
3 Opening the Note Window=IDH_Opening_the_Note_Window
3 Attaching a Note to a Shape=IDH_Attaching_a_Note_to_a_Shape
3 Choosing Note Indicators=IDH_Choosing_Note_Indicators
3 Formatting Note Text=IDH_Formatting_Note_Text
3 Printing Notes=IDH_Printing_Notes
1 Working with Lines
2 Drawing Lines
3 Drawing Lines Overview=IDH_Drawing_Lines
3 Drawing Unconnected Lines=IDH_Drawing_Unconnected_Lines
3 Drawing Lines to One Shape=IDH_Drawing_Lines_to_One_Shape
3 Drawing Lines that Connect Shapes=IDH_Drawing_Lines_that_Connect_Shapes
3 Connecting Existing Lines to Shapes=IDH_Connecting_Existing_Lines_to_Shapes
3 Setting Line Routing=IDH_Setting_Line_Routing
3 Attaching Text to Lines=IDH_Attaching_Text_to_Lines
3 Deleting Lines=IDH_Deleting_Lines
2 Formatting Lines
3 Formatting Lines Overview=IDH_Formatting_Lines
3 Line Color=IDH_Line_Color
3 Line Width=IDH_Line_Width
3 Line Style=IDH_Line_Style
3 End Styles=IDH_End_Styles
3 Displaying Nodes on Connecting Lines=IDH_Displaying_Nodes_on_Connecting_Lines
3 Setting Line Crossovers=IDH_Setting_Line_Crossovers
1 Working with Text
2 Creating Text Blocks=IDH_Creating_Text_Blocks
2 Adding Text to a Shape=IDH_Adding_Text_to_a_Shape
2 Sizing Shapes to Text=IDH_Sizing_Shapes_to_Text
2 Adding Notes to a Shape=IDH_Adding_Notes_to_a_Shape
2 Attaching Text to a Line=IDH_Attaching_Text_to_a_Line
2 Unattaching Text from a Line=IDH_Unattaching_Text_from_a_Line
2 Formatting Text Overview=IDH_Formatting_Text
2 Text Typeface and Size=IDH_Text_Typeface_and_Size
2 Bold, Italic, Underline, and Strikethrough=IDH_Bold_Italic_Underline_and_Strikethrough
2 Text Color=IDH_Text_Color
2 Text Background=IDH_Text_Background
2 Text Alignment=IDH_Text_Alignment
2 Checking Spelling=IDH_Checking_Spelling
2 Finding and Replacing Text=IDH_Finding_Text
1 Working with Fields
2 Adding Data Fields to a Chart=IDH_Adding_Data_Fields_to_a_Chart
2 Changing Data Field Attributes=IDH_Changing_Data_Field_Attributes
2 Deleting Data Fields from a Chart=IDH_Deleting_Data_Fields_from_a_Chart
2 Setting Data Field Preferences=IDH_Setting_Data_Field_Preferences
2 Working with Data Field Values=IDH_Working_with_Data_Field_Values
2 Knowing When Data Fields Change=IDH_Knowing_When_Data_Fields_Change
2 Opening the Field Viewer=IDH_Opening_the_Field_Viewer
2 Viewing the Legend=IDH_Viewing_the_Legend
2 Using Linked Field Data=IDH_Using_Linked_Field_Data
1 Using Color
2 Setting shape colors=IDH_Setting_Shape_Colors
2 Setting line colors=IDH_Setting_Line_Colors
2 Setting text colors=IDH_Setting_Text_Colors
2 Color representation
3 Color Constants Description=IDH_Color_Constants_Description
3 BasicColor Method Description=IDH_BasicColor_Method_Description
3 RGB Values=IDH_RGB_Values
3 Color Double Values=IDH_Color_Double_Values
3 Color Equivalents=IDH_Color_Equivalents
1 Language Reference
2 Language Reference Overview=IDH_Reference_Chapter
2 Properties, alphabetical=IDH_Properties
2 Methods, alphabetical=IDH_Methods
2 Objects, alphabetical=IDH_Objects_Alphabetical
2 Objects, graphical=IDH_Objects_Graphical
2 Events, alphabetical=IDH_Events_List
2 All Properties, Methods, Objects, and Events, alphabetical=IDH_All_Properties_Methods_Objects
2 Properties and Methods by Task=IDH_Properties_and_Methods_by_Task
2 ABC Menu Command equivalents=IDH_ABC_Command_Equivalents
1 ABC Objects
2 ABC Object Hierarchy Chart=IDH_Objects_Graphical
2 Application Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Application_Object
2 Chart Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Chart_Object
2 Charts Collection Properties and Methods=IDH_Charts_Collection
2 FieldTemplate Object Properties and Methods=IDH_FieldTemplate_Object
2 FieldTemplates Collection Properties and Methods=IDH_FieldTemplates_Collection
2 FieldValue Object Properties and Methods=IDH_FieldValue_Object
2 FieldValues Collection Properties and Methods=IDH_FieldValues_Collection
2 Font Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Font_Object
2 Line_ Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Line_Object
2 MasterItems Object Properties and Methods=IDH_MasterItems_Object
2 Menu Collection Properties and Methods=IDH_Menu_Collection
2 MenuItem Object Properties and Methods=IDH_MenuItem_Object
2 Object Object Properties and Methods=IDH_ABC_Object
2 Objects Collection Properties and Methods=IDH_ABC_Objects_Collection
2 OLE Object Properties and Methods=IDH_OLE_Object
2 PageLayout Object Properties and Methods=IDH_PageLayout_Object
2 Preferences Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Preferences_Object
2 Shape Object Properties and Methods=IDH_Shape_Object
2 TextBlock Object Properties and Methods=IDH_TextBlock_Object
1 Menu Command Equivalents
2 Table of Equivalents=IDH_ABC_Command_Equivalents
1 Properties and Methods by Task
2 Tasks: Setting up the Application=IDH_Tasks_Setting_up_the_Application
2 Tasks: Working with Chart Files=IDH_Working_with_Chart_Files
2 Tasks: Working with Objects=IDH_Working_with_Objects
2 Tasks: Working with Shapes=IDH_Working_with_Shapes
2 Tasks: Working with Lines=IDH_Working_with_Lines
2 Tasks: Working with Text=IDH_Working_with_Text
2 Tasks: Working with Data Fields=IDH_Working_with_Data_Fields
2 Tasks: Using Color=IDH_Using_Color
2 Tasks: Customizing Menus=IDH_Customizing_Menus
2 Tasks: Special Programming Features=IDH_Special_Programming_Features
1 ABC Features Not Automated
2 Importing Files in Other Formats=IDH_Importing_Files_in_Other_Formats
2 Printing to a File=IDH_Printing_to_a_File
2 Saving a Workspace=IDH_Saving_a_Workspace
2 Special Shape Properties=IDH_Special_Shape_Properties
2 Editing Shapes in the Shape Palette=IDH_Editing_Shapes_in_the_Shape_Palette
2 Setting Preferences for the Shape Palette=IDH_Setting_Preferences_for_the_Shape_Palette
2 Moving Guidelines=IDH_Moving_Guidelines
2 Opening ABC 1.x Files=IDH_Opening_ABC_1_x_Files
2 Using Mixed Fonts=IDH_Using_Mixed_Fonts
2 Drawing Certain Lines=IDH_Drawing_Certain_Lines
1 Using C++ with ABC OLE Automation
2 C++ Sample=IDH_C_Sample
2 Using C++=IDH_Using_C
2 C++: Creating an Application Object=IDH_C_Creating_an_Application_Object
2 C++: Events=IDH_C_Events
2 C++: Notes=IDH_C_Notes