Hi,
A couple of months ago I was planning on doing exactly that - I never got
round to doing it, but it is something that I may have to do in the next
couple of months. I use GD to draw my charts, and plot them onto the DC with
Win32::GUI::DIBitmap. There are several different approaches, and I was
going to go for the lazy route:)
I was planning on doing something like this: On the mouse move, a copy of
the original chart would be created. The lines would then be drawn on the
copy, the new image would then be drawn on to the DC. The copying/painting
to the DC are handled by Win32::GUI::DIBitmap. This method isnt exactly
efficient, but would be fast enough for smooth crosshairs as the mouse
pointer moves around. There is a much more efficient approach, but would
involve a little more work:)
Feel free to email me off list if you have any questions.
From: Jonathan Southwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Win32-GUI <perl-win32-gui-users@lists.sourceforge.net>
Subject: [perl-win32-gui-users] need help with Graphic
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:37:15 -0500
I have a Graphic object that I am plotting data on. While the cursor is on
this object I have a cross-hairs cursor. What I would like to do is extend
lines from the cursor position to the edges of the graph (the perimeter)
but not have them overwrite what is plotted there and as I move the cursor
around the lines move accordingly.
It would be the same effect as using a selection tool in any common paint
program.
I know how to track the current mouse position and i know the values for
the boundaries of the graph; I just don't know how to produce the effect I
am wanting.
Has anyone ever accomplished this? Does anyone know HOW to do it? Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Jonathan
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Jonathan Southwick
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Technical & Network Services
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 332-2755
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