Create custom shape or connector in powerpoint using code/script/definition

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Published on 2009-03-23T13:25:38Z Indexed on 2010/03/16 22:41 UTC
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The shapes in in PP2007 seem to be baked in - is there a way to create 'user'/'custom' shapes?

I wanted to create a custom connector, but knowing if you can create a custom shape, could be handy in the future.

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