Container Annotation Object

Note:

This topic is for Document/Medical only.

The container annotation object (ANNOBJECT_CONTAINER) is a rectangle that is normally transparent, with a NULL line style. With the automated functions, its only purpose is to group other objects, including other container objects.

With low-level functions, you can insert and remove objects from a container, and you must specify the coordinates of an object relative to the container that it is in. The outermost (root) container establishes the frame of reference for all other objects, as explained in Low-Level Coordinate System for Annotations.

With low-level functions, you must specify the defining rectangle. Other applicable properties for the container have the following defaults, which you can change:

 

Visible

Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the AnnSetVisible method .

Selected

Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the AnnSetSelected method .

Foreground color

Defaults to black. It can be changed using the AnnSetForeColor method.

Background color

Defaults to white. It can be changed using the AnnSetBackColor method.

Name

Defaults to empty string. It can be changed using AnnSetNameOptions.

Line width

Defaults to 1. It can be changed using the AnnSetLineWidth method. (Values equate to a minimum of 1 pixel when displayed.)

Line style

Defaults to NULL. It can be changed using the AnnSetLineStyle method .

Fill pattern

Defaults to solid. It can be changed using the AnnSetFillPattern method .

Fill mode

Defaults to transparent. It can be changed using the AnnSetFillMode method.

Tag (identifier)

Defaults to 0. It can be changed using the AnnSetTag method.

Window handle

Defaults to NULL or the handle inherited from the container. It can be changed for all objects using the AnnSetWnd method. To retrieve its value, use the AnnGetWnd method.

User mode

Defaults to design mode or the mode inherited from the container. It can be changed for all objects using the AnnUserMode property .

Fixed State

Defaults to not fixed. It can be changed using the AnnFixed property

Use the AnnOptions property to control the following features:

image\sqrblit.gif Rubber Stamp Display Style

image\sqrblit.gif XP Style Annotation Toolbar

image\sqrblit.gif Alpha Background Fill Option

image\sqrblit.gif Annotation Rotate Option

image\sqrblit.gif Annotation Side Handles

image\sqrblit.gif Annotation Multiselect

image\sqrblit.gif Annotation Cursors

image\sqrblit.gif ESC to Cancel

image\sqrblit.gif Calibrate Ruler Feature

image\sqrblit.gif Dot Dash Lines

image\sqrblit.gif XML Format

image\sqrblit.gif Text Annotation Options

For more information about these features, refer to New Annotation Features of Version 14.5.

Related topics:

Implementing Annotations

Types of Annotations

Low-Level Coordinate System for Annotations