Automate the process of creation of master shapes

Hi,
I would like to know whether it is possible to create stencils via scripting in Visio?
More clearly, I have an excel sheet with different columns for shape names, connection points etc ., pertaining to a shape.I would like to read this excel sheet and create a stencil which contains master elements for the shapes mentioned in the excel sheet.
The shapes may be of box-type by default.
I would like to give the created stencil to the user to draw his own stuff using it.
Thanks,
Rohit

"whether it is possible to create stencils via scripting "
Is it possible, yes. It will require significant skills. Obviously it will require excel skills (need to read worksheets)
' A really great reference by an Excel MVP
' http://www.siddharthrout.com/vb-dot-net-and-excel/
You will also require visio skills
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/office/aa245244(v=office.10).aspx
I'd also suggest you check out some of the books referenced over here
http://www.visguy.com/
al
Al Edlund Visio MVP

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