More complex geometry from code

[David]

Hi!

We need to make a complex custom shape (please see attached png). It is composed of many different geometries and brushes. Plus, we have to draw it dynamically from code because it should be drawn according to some properties (nb of floors, number of Windows, etc...), so we c'ant use a xaml to describe the shape.

In our current home made diagram control, shapes derive from visualdrawing and we use the drawingcontext in conjunction with GeometryDrawing object.

Now, we are evaluating Telerik diagram control. Would this be possible? How would you achieve this ?

Any infos appreciated, thanks !

David

[Zarko]

Hello David,
You could inherit our RadDiagramShapeBase and use the default template of the RadDiagramShape but instead of a geometry add an Image control like this:

<Image x:Name="NormalContent" Source="{TemplateBinding ImageSource}" />

This way in code behind you could create your DrawingVisual or DrawingGroup create an imageSource from them and directly set it to a custom ImageSource dependency property.
I've attached a sample project so could you please examine it and if you have further questions feel free to ask.

Regards,
Zarko
Telerik

[David]

Thanks a lot Zarko, great idea, i'll give it a try !!
David