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SetTransparent

Sets the transparency of the fill.

Syntax​

expression.SetTransparent(transparent);

expression - A variable that represents an ApiFill class.

Parameters​

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
transparentRequirednumberThe transparency value, from 0 (fully opaque) to 1 (fully transparent).

Returns​

boolean

Example​

Make a shape's fill semi-transparent on a slide in a presentation.

// Adjust how see-through a shape's fill is in a presentation.

// Fade a shape's solid fill on a slide so the background shows through in a presentation.

const presentation = Api.GetPresentation();
const slide = presentation.GetSlideByIndex(0);
slide.RemoveAllObjects();

const fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(255, 200, 100));
fill.SetTransparent(0.4);
const stroke = Api.CreateStroke(0, Api.CreateNoFill());
const shape = Api.CreateShape("flowChartMagneticTape", 300 * 36000, 130 * 36000, fill, stroke);
shape.SetPosition(608400, 1267200);
slide.AddObject(shape);