Hi Mike, Well, this has been an issue for me a while ago; but unfortunately i could not get started on the project. However, I have collected some usefull links about the subject, and among the recommendation of Geoff, I can give you the following links for an introduction to subject http://www.divil.co.uk/net/articles/designers/hosting.asp http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/12/CustomFormsDesigner/default.aspx http://geekswithblogs.net/mtreadwell/archive/2005/01/06/19342.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dndotnet/html/designsurface.asp http://support.microsoft.com/?id=813808 http://windowsforms.net/articles/shapedesigner.aspx
And on the subject; you basicly have two options, to use the designer framework provided by ms, or to build it all from scratch; however, if you choose the second option, there are many more points to consider; for a lot of issues for which ms has provided some method. So, I suggest you to use the existing framework; that was my decision; but as I have written, I could not find the time to get started Regards Seref Mike Andrews wrote:
Guys, I have an idea for a new type of form designer. Essentially the same form designer with an added ability. I can't seem to find anything useful on creating a designer either from scratch, or inheriting an existing designer and making use of it. Do any of you any any suggestions for where to look or how to do it? Thanks, Mike =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
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