GetCursor()

Definition

An event driven method which is called when a chart object is selected. This method can be used to change the cursor image used in various states.

Method Return Value

This method returns a Cursor used to paint the mouse pointer.

Syntax

You must override the method in your Drawing Tool with the following syntax:

public override Cursor GetCursor(ChartControl chartControl, ChartPanel chartPanel, ChartScale chartScale, Point point)

Method Parameters

Examples

public override Cursor GetCursor(ChartControl chartControl, ChartPanel chartPanel, ChartScale chartScale, Point point)
{
    switch (DrawingState)
    {
        //when drawing, display the cursor as a pen
        case DrawingState.Building:   return Cursors.Pen;
        // when moving, display a four-headed sizing cursor
        case DrawingState.Moving:   return Cursors.SizeAll;
        default: return Cursors.Pen;
    }
}