using Shift key to draw Orthogonal Connector?

[동섭]

Hey, Guys.

While using Raddiagram, I wonder how can if user draws his connector with shift key pressed, then drawed connector would be orthogonal. Without setting RouteConnection property true.

(while ActiveTool = MouseTool.ConnectorTool)

 

Is any approaching to get this feature?

 

Thanks. 

[Petar Mladenov]

Hello,

In Diagram every connection can be separately routed or not - you can use their Route property. On the other hand you can add your own logic in default ConnectionTool like so:

InitializeComponent();
           ToolService toolService = this.diagram.ServiceLocator.GetService<IToolService>() as ToolService;
           toolService.ToolList[5] = new CustomConnectionTool();

public class CustomConnectionTool : ConnectionTool
  {
      public override bool MouseDown(PointerArgs e)
      {
          bool result = base.MouseDown(e);

          if (KeyboardModifiers.IsShiftDown)
          {
              this.ActiveConnection.Route = true;
          }
          return result;
      }
  }

Please also find the following resources for tools and services customizations:

Tools Customization
Custom Conenctor Tools SDK
Custom Tools SDK




Regards,
Petar Mladenov
Telerik by Progress

[동섭]

Thanks for your reply Petar.

But feature what I need is Like Powerpoint Line Feature.

When user moves his mouse with shift key down, the straight line only drawed in 8 way (0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 335 degrees).

[Petar Mladenov]

Hi 동섭,

Can you send us a captured video of the behavior you describe ? We are not sure how you accomplish the 45, 90, 135 degrees rotation. However, keep in mind that since this is not a default diagram behavior, we can primarily advice on the tools, methods you can use in our framework to achieve such customization.

Regards,
Petar Mladenov
Progress Telerik