SmartArt

This article demonstrates how to add SmartArt graphics, access them, remove them, and change layouts using Aspose.Slides for .NET.

Add SmartArt

Insert a SmartArt graphic using one of the built-in layouts.

static void AddSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);
}

Access SmartArt

Retrieve the first SmartArt object on a slide.

static void AccessSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);

    var firstSmartArt = slide.Shapes.OfType<ISmartArt>().First();
}

Remove SmartArt

Delete a SmartArt shape from the slide.

static void RemoveSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);

    slide.Shapes.Remove(smartArt);
}

Change SmartArt Layout

Update the layout type of an existing SmartArt graphic.

static void ChangeSmartArtLayout()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicBlockList);

    smartArt.Layout = SmartArtLayoutType.VerticalPictureList;
}