Re: The "Line" control

[Karen <keatk@verizon.net>]

On Apr 28, 2009, at 2:32 PM, Jim Payne wrote:

> You can move the line easily by changing the X1, X2, Y1 and Y2  
> properties of the line.
Not the point... It should be doable by mouse alone ... It used to be  
in RB 5.5 and before
> While using a Canvas may sound appealing there is an inherent  
> difference that can bite you if you use Events like mousedown. A  
> Canvas will fire the event with any mousedown anywhere in the  
> bounding rectangle, not just on the line.  This can be a major  
> problem if you use a slanted line.
That can be solved with a little simple math in the mousedown event.  
The real issue in using a canvas is loss of WYSWIG layout.


> Jim Payne (also PHD)
- Karen (only a MS ;) )



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