Drawing controls on user supplied Graphics value instead of default windows form

[dmyancich]

I would like to dynamically create an LED control, and draw it on another user control that I created.

I use the LED.Draw() method, using my Graphics value.

The LED draws, but does not respond to any further value changes.

I cannot use Controls.Add(), because the LED will appear at the wrong location.

Is there a way to change the "internal" Graphics value, and be able to use Controls.Add()?

Thanks.

[Abhishek Ghuwalewala]

When you use the Draw method, it is like taking a snapshot of the LED at that point in time. Any changes you make to the actual LED control after you have called Draw will not be reflected in the drawn LED. To allow me to suggest a suitable work around, I am curious to know what kind of application you are developing? I am eager to find out why using Controls.Add on the form is not suitable? If the location of the LED is a problem, then what problem does changing the Location property present that is unsuitable for your application? Basically, I am trying to find out the motivation for using an image of the control rather than the control itself.

[dmyancich]

Abhishek,

Obviously from your reply, this is a mistake that I am making.

I do wish to use the control, but it will not display on my custom user control.

The area of the form that I would like the LED gets "overdrawn" by my user control.

This causes the LED control to be hidden.

I would like to "place" the LED control on top of my user control.

Thanks for the information.

Dave Yancich

[bilalD]

I attached an example of a usercontrol that does some custom painting with LED on it. It seems to behave ok.

Give it a go. It's a VS2003 project i made with Mstudio 8.0.1

[dmyancich]

Bilal,

Thank you for the reply...Sorry I did not reply sooner...Have not had a chance to review the posts.

The sample code is EXACTLY what I was looking to do!

Thanks again,

Dave Yancich