DisperseLabels Method [AutoShapes]
The DisperseLabels method disperses plot labels when the labels overlap each other.
Syntax
object.DisperseLabels ( method, selPlotOnly, resetFirst, distLimit )
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| method | grfDisperse | required, defines the direction of movement of labels |
| selPlotOnly | Boolean | required, if True only processes the selected plots in the graph; and if False processes all plots in the graph |
| resetFirst | Boolean | required, if True, resets the labels to their original position before dispersing them, and if False, does not reset the labels' positions |
| distLimit | Double | required, maximum allowed distance in inches that the labels will be repositioned |
Example 1
This example shows how to disperse plot labels in a clockwise direction, on only selected plots, resetting the labels to their original position, with a maximum of five inches from the labels' original positions.
Graph1.Plots.DisperseLabels(grfDispAroundClock, True, True, 5)
Example 2
This example shows how to disperse plot labels below their current position, on all plots in the graph, without resetting the labels to their original position, with a maximum of 2 inches from the labels' original positions.
Graph2.Plots.DisperseLabels(grfDispDownOnly, False, False, 2)
Used by: AutoShapes