SelectionMiniToolBar - How to

[Curtis]

Hello :)

 

Currently the SelectionMiniToolBar appears very transparent with its opacity increasing as the user moves the mouse over it - my problem is the RTF control has a white background and this menu has a white background with no border so visually it looks like it bleeds onto the page - its not of course, it's floating above it but i'd like to add a BORDER to the Mini Tool Bar so it's more recognizable.

 

So now i'm looking for where the SelectionMiniToolBar is referenced and that has me stumped.   rtfControl.SelectionMiniToolBar isn't correct (I sort of knew that going in but it's where i started) so my question is this:  How do I add a border to the existing SelectionMiniToolBar or do i have to build my own completely separate menu in order to do this?

 

Kindest regards, 

Curtis

 

[Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Principal]

Hello, Curtis,   

SelectionMiniToolBar is a derivative of ShapedForm. You can use the following code snippet in order to enable its border:

        public RadForm1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();

            this.radRichTextEditor1.IsSelectionMiniToolBarEnabled = true;
            ShapedForm form = this.radRichTextEditor1.RichTextBoxElement.SelectionMiniToolBar as ShapedForm;
            form.BorderWidth = 2;
            form.BorderColor = Color.Red;
        }

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

Regards,
Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Sr.
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[Curtis]

This was perfect, Dess!  Thank you very much :)

Is there any way to change the shape into a rectangle instead of a window with rounded corners?  I've never used the Shape Editor but i dont think i can get at it for this popup so if i'm wrong there, your advice would be terrific

Kindest regards, 

Curtis

[Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Principal]

Hello, Curtis, 

Changing the shape of the SelectionMiniToolBar is as simple as changing the shape of a form: 

            this.radRichTextEditor1.IsSelectionMiniToolBarEnabled = true;
            ShapedForm form = this.radRichTextEditor1.RichTextBoxElement.SelectionMiniToolBar as ShapedForm;
            form.BorderWidth = 1;
            form.BorderColor = Color.Red;
            form.Shape = new RoundRectShape(0); 

Should you have further questions please let me know.

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

[Curtis]

That is so perfect i have nothing more to say on the subject except "Thank you again for a great help, Dess!" :)