How to design graphical component using GDI+

[cdeveloper]

Hi,

I want to know that how create graphical components using GDI+ like i have a box which will have input port/outport and those components can be connected to other components.

Each components will have their own different properties.

Could someone suggest a way or provide any link or document available on this?

Thanks
cdeveloper

[andywestken]

This might be a good starting point?

Starting with GDI+
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/1112/Starting-with-GDI

(if you search codeproject.com for GDI+, you'll find assorted other article or various degrees of usefulness...)

And then

Using GDI+
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms533802%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

But I don't think Gdi+ has boxes with input and outport ports (though I don;t really know what you mean by that). Might be something you have to implement yourself.

Andy

PS This FAQ might be of use, too?

GDI+ FAQ
http://bobpowell.net/faqmain.aspx

[andywestken]

This might be a good starting point?

Starting with GDI+
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/1112/Starting-with-GDI

(if you search codeproject.com for GDI+, you'll find assorted other article or various degrees of usefulness...)

And then

Using GDI+
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms533802%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

But I don't think Gdi+ has boxes with input and outport ports (though I don;t really know what you mean by that). Might be something you have to implement yourself.

And this FAQ might be of use, too?

GDI+ FAQ
http://bobpowell.net/faqmain.aspx

Andy

PS Out of interest, why have you chosen to go with GDI++ ?

[cdeveloper]

Thanks andywestken.

Boxes i mean like rectangles.

No specific reason for choosing GDI++ but this is what i read in different articles when i was searching Windows graphics programming.

i am actually working on data flow application which uses custom data flow diagrams and i thought to use GDI+.

If you have any good starting point on data flow application plz share the details.

Deependra

[andywestken]

No specific reason for choosing GDI++

Ah, ok.

If you have any good starting point

Not really. It should be relatively routine to code: write down key requirements, produce an initial design, etc.

When it comes to implementation, you can code a simple app which just draws the boxes and then test it. Then add feature by feature.

The obvious stuff?

Andy

[cdeveloper]

Thanks Andy for hint.