Re: [Mono-winforms-list] User defined graphics in a combo box

2010-05-05 Thread Jonathan Pobst
If you want to custom paint the ComboBox chrome (not the item it shows), this is the way to go. If you want to custom paint the ComboBox items (including the one currently shown in a closed ComboBox), Robert's example using OwnerDraw is the way to go. Jonathan On 5/5/2010 10:06 AM, Stifu wrot

Re: [Mono-winforms-list] User defined graphics in a combo box

2010-05-05 Thread Stifu
Hi, What I think I would do is create my own CustomComboBox that inherits from ComboBox, and override the OnPaint method to use the Graphics DrawString and Transform methods (to add and rotate a bit of text). This should let you do what you want in a flexible way. Images could also be added this

Re: [Mono-winforms-list] User defined graphics in a combo box

2010-05-05 Thread Robert Jordan
On 05.05.2010 12:22, pfj wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm trying to put together a small organic chemistry application which will > allow my students to create molecules which it will then name (or that the > program generates for the student to name). What I'm trying to do is this > > Type in the name of th

[Mono-winforms-list] User defined graphics in a combo box

2010-05-05 Thread pfj
Hi, I'm trying to put together a small organic chemistry application which will allow my students to create molecules which it will then name (or that the program generates for the student to name). What I'm trying to do is this Type in the name of the atom (say C). To either side, above and bel