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AddObject

Adds an object (image, shape or chart) to the current slide master.

Syntax

expression.AddObject(oDrawing);

expression - A variable that represents a ApiMaster class.

Parameters

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
oDrawingRequiredApiDrawingThe object which will be added to the current slide master.

Returns

boolean

Example

Add a shape to a slide master in a presentation.

// How do I place a shape on the master slide in a presentation?

// Create a shape and add it to the master so it appears on all slides in a presentation.

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

const fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(255, 111, 61));
const stroke = Api.CreateStroke(0, Api.CreateNoFill());
const shape = Api.CreateShape("flowChartMagneticTape", 300 * 36000, 130 * 36000, fill, stroke);
shape.SetPosition(608400, 1267200);
shape.SetSize(300 * 36000, 130 * 36000);
master.AddObject(shape);