# ShapeSplit Element

Determines whether this shape can split shapes that are splittable.

Value | Description
--- | ---
0 | Do not allow this shape to split other shapes.
1 | Allow this shape to split other shapes.

## Syntax

    <ShapeSplit>
        [Unit]
        [F]
        [Err]>
    </ShapeSplit>

## Attributes

Unit

Optional string. Represents a unit of measure. The default is NUM. For details about NUM, see Units of measure.

F

Optional string. Represents the element's formula. This attribute can contain one of the following strings: "someFormula" if the formula exists locally, "No Formula" if the formula is locally deleted or blocked, or "Inh" if the formula is inherited.

If the attribute is not present, the element's formula is a simple constant. For example, <element>5</element>.

Err

Optional string. Indicates that the formula evaluates to an error. The value of Err is the current value (an error message string); the value of the element is the last valid value.

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | ShapeSplit
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

Layout

Child elements

None

## Remarks

A shape that can split other shapes must be either a 2-D shape or a 1-D placeable shape.

Automatic splitting of shapes is enabled and disabled at three different levels: application, page, and shape. By default, splitting is enabled at the application and page level; for shapes, it varies by drawing type.

To enable or disable splitting at the application level, use the Enable connector splitting setting on the General tab of the Options dialog box (Tools menu).

To enable or disable splitting on a page, see the PageShapeSplit element.

To cause a 1-D shape to be splittable, see the ShapeSplittable element.

The ShapeSplit element is relevant only when contained in a Shape or StyleSheet element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet or PageSheet element.

## See also

ShapeSplit cell (Shape Layout section)

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