Extend Visio File menu with Save all pages as PNG

I've seen some posts about exporting all pages as images using the built-in
macro engine/vb scripts. I would like similar functionality, but with a
different starting point.

Is it possible to extend the file menu with i.e. 'Save all pages as PNG'
which then
saves the pages as 'filename+page.name.png' (same folder as drawing). If
drawing is unsaved, this opition would be disabled. Would this require
additional development tools?

Thanks for any hints.

Hello Fredrio,

Visio has two methods for adding or adapting the user interface - the
UIObject and CommandBars. The CommandBars is the prefered route these days.

In terms of tools, you can certainly use the VBE (see
http://visualsignals.typepad.co.uk/v...or-starte.html) and
of course Visual Studio if you're getting very serious.

For a good overview of CommandBars take a look at this link:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...ffice.10).aspx

Hope that helps.

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk

"Fredrio" wrote in message
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I've seen some posts about exporting all pages as images using the
built-in
macro engine/vb scripts. I would like similar functionality, but with a
different starting point.

Is it possible to extend the file menu with i.e. 'Save all pages as PNG'
which then
saves the pages as 'filename+page.name.png' (same folder as drawing). If
drawing is unsaved, this opition would be disabled. Would this require
additional development tools?

Thanks for any hints.