Add strings to RadDiagramShapes without transparency

[Fabian]

Hello!

I am experiencing some problems using custom RadDiagramShapes. What i am trying to achieve is a custom shape, that provides multiple TextAreas that show different information. Therefore, i implemented an ElementShape and a RadDiagram shape. The ElementShape uses the AddString Method of the graphicspath to add my TextAreas, and the RadDiagramShape uses this ElementShape and sets the InternalElementColor.

 

The problem with this is, that i can not click to select or drag my custom RadDiagramShape anywhere because the TextAreas cover the majority of the Shape, and when selecting any transparent spaces (generated from the AddString method) the underlying element will be selected. 

 

Can you give me an idea of how to add such TextAreas to my control without generating lots of transparent / unclickable spaces?

 

Thank you

[Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Principal]

Hello, Fabian,   

As every RadElement derivative, RadDiagramShape also allows inserting other elements in it. Thus, you can add a LightVisualElement to display the text you need. I have prepared a sample code snippet for your reference: 

            RadDiagramShape shape = new RadDiagramShape();
            shape.Shape = new RoundRectShape(1);
            shape.BackColor = Color.Red;
            this.radDiagram1.AddShape(shape);

            StackLayoutElement container = new StackLayoutElement();
            container.Orientation = Orientation.Vertical;
            container.StretchHorizontally = true;
            container.StretchVertically = true;

            LightVisualElement yellowPart = new LightVisualElement();
            yellowPart.ForeColor = Color.Yellow;
            yellowPart.Text = "First";
            yellowPart.StretchVertically = false;
            container.Children.Add(yellowPart);

            LightVisualElement limePart = new LightVisualElement();
            limePart.ForeColor = Color.Lime;
            limePart.Text = "Second";
            limePart.StretchVertically = false;
            container.Children.Add(limePart);

            shape.Children.Add(container);

I hope this information helps. If you need any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Regards,
Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Sr.
Progress Telerik

[Fabian]

Works like a charm

 

Thank you very much