SetPlaceholder
Sets the specified placeholder to the current drawing object.
Syntax
expression.SetPlaceholder(oPlaceholder);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiDrawing class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oPlaceholder | Required | ApiPlaceholder | Placeholder object. |
Returns
boolean
Example
This example sets a placeholder for the shape.
- Code
- Result
// How to set a placeholder for a shape.
// Select a shape object from a slide and change its placeholder.
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("picture");
shape.SetPlaceholder(placeholder);
slide.AddObject(shape);