# CtrlAsInput Element

Determines which shape is the parent when using shapes by control handles. This element sets the behavior for all the shapes on the drawing page.

Value | Description
--- | ---
0 | The default. The parent is the shape that contains the control handle.
1 | The parent is the shape the control handle is connected to.

## Syntax

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

## Attributes

Unit

Optional string. Represents a unit of measure. The default is BOOL. For details about BOOL, 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 | CtrlAsInput
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

PageLayout

Child elements

None

## Remarks

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

## See also

CtrlAsInput cell (Page Layout section)

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