ReadShape

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ReadShape
The ReadShape method reads shape data from the specified storage unit into this shape.
ODShape ReadShape (in ODStorageUnit storageUnit);
storageUnit
A reference to the storage unit from which data is to be read.
return value
A reference to this shape.

DISCUSSION
Before calling this method, you must focus the storage unit to the property that contains the shape data.
If the focused property contains a value of type kODPolygon, this method reads the shape data from that value. Otherwise, if the focused property contains a value of a platform-specific shape value type, this method reads the shape data from that value.

EXCEPTIONS

kODErrUnfocusedStorageUnit
This storage unit is not focused on a property or a value.

SEE ALSO
The ODShape::WriteShape method (page 655).