ReferencesDrawingTools

GetCursor()

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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

ParameterDescription
chartControlA ChartControl representing the x-axis
chartPanelA ChartPanel representing the panel for the chart
chartScaleA ChartScale representing the y-axis
pointA Point in device pixels representing the current mouse cursor position

Examples

1public override Cursor GetCursor(ChartControl chartControl, ChartPanel chartPanel, ChartScale chartScale, Point point)
2{
3    switch (DrawingState)
4    {
5        //when drawing, display the cursor as a pen
6        case DrawingState.Building:   return Cursors.Pen;
7
8        // when moving, display a four-headed sizing cursor
9        case DrawingState.Moving:   return Cursors.SizeAll;
10
11        default: return Cursors.Pen;
12    }
13}