Shape

Shape Class Overview

The Shape class, an essential component of the OpenXMLOffice.Presentation library, plays a pivotal role in template-based operations within PowerPoint presentations. This class serves as a fundamental object that enables developers to locate and manipulate shapes within a slide. When a shape is retrieved from a slide, the Shape object provides a powerful mechanism to precisely position and customize its properties based on the layout defined in the template.

Key Features

1. Template-Based Operation: The Shape class facilitates template-driven operations by allowing developers to locate and work with shapes in accordance with the predefined layout. This ensures consistency and adherence to the specified design.

2. Positioning and Customization: Developers can leverage the Shape object to precisely position and customize properties of shapes. This includes attributes such as size, color, and text content, providing granular control over the visual elements.

Example Usage

C#

using OpenXMLOffice.Presentation;

public static ShapeManipulation(Shape shape,Chart chart,Table table, TextBox textbox,Picture picture){
    // This will replace the shape object with passed picture object
    shape.ReplacePicture(picture);
    // This will replace the shape object with passed table object
    shape.ReplaceTable(table);
    // This will replace the shape object with passed chart object
    shape.ReplaceChart(chart);
    // This will replace the shape object with passed textbox object
    shape.ReplaceTextBox(textbox);
    // Just to Remove the Shape
    share.RemoveShape();
}