Drag Drop Outline?

[Kevin L]

I am dragging Panel controls on a form (run-time). I am looking for a way to
show an outline that is the size of the panel so the user can position the
panel accurately.

Is there a way to show an outline of the panel control as it is moved on the
form?

 

[Cor]

Hi Kevin,

If I understand your question right, than I think you need the Groupbox
instead of the Panel.

The borderline is the difference between those 2

I hope this helps,

Cor

 

[Kevin L]

Hello,
Actually, I think that you are misunderstanding my question.

I am using Panels in my application. I also allow the user to reposition
those panels during runtime. When the user repositions the Panel through
Drag/Drop, it is not easy to tell where the box will be repositioned on the
form. I am looking to see if there is a way to show the panel, while it is
being dragged, or show an outline of the panel so the user can see exactly
where it will be dropped when they release the mouse button.

 

[Kevin L]

I found my answer. I have taken the code that was in my DRAGDROP event and
copied it to my DRAGOVER event.
This basically drops the control multiple times, but appears smooth to the
user.