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GetGeometry

Returns the geometry object from the current shape.

Syntax​

expression.GetGeometry();

expression - A variable that represents a ApiShape class.

Parameters​

This method doesn't have any parameters.

Returns​

ApiGeometry

Example​

Read the geometric outline and preset type of a shape in a document.

// How do I find out the exact outline definition used by a shape in a document?

// Inspect whether a shape uses a built-in or custom outline path in a document.

let doc = Api.GetDocument();
let paragraph = doc.GetElement(0);
let fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(255, 200, 100));
let stroke = Api.CreateStroke(36000, Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(200, 100, 0)));
let shape = Api.CreateShape("star5", 100 * 36000, 100 * 36000, fill, stroke);
let geometry = shape.GetGeometry();
paragraph.AddText("Preset: " + geometry.GetPreset() + ", IsCustom: " + geometry.IsCustom());
paragraph.AddDrawing(shape);