SetType
Sets the placeholder type.
Syntax
expression.SetType(sType);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiPlaceholder class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sType | Required | PlaceholderType | Placeholder type |
Returns
boolean
Example
This example sets the placeholder type.
- Code
- Result
// How to set a placeholder type (chart, table, etc.).
// Create a shape and set its placeholder type to "chart".
const presentation = Api.GetPresentation();
const slide = presentation.GetSlideByIndex(0);
slide.RemoveAllObjects();
const fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.CreateRGBColor(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);
const placeholder = Api.CreatePlaceholder("chart");
shape.SetPlaceholder(placeholder);
placeholder.SetType("picture");
slide.AddObject(shape);