How do I use variables to set properties in VBA (Excel)

Question

Take this code:

With ActiveSheet.Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeRectangle, x, y, w, h).TextFrame
  .Parent.Line.Visible = False
  .Parent.Fill.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(r         


        

Answer 1

You could try looking at CallByName, but I don't think it's going to do what you want (at least, not easily if you're going to want to evaluate multi-dot object/property references).