The pointer annotation object (AnnPointerObject) is defined by two points, with an arrow at the first point. With the automated functions, the user clicks and drags to specify the points in the current window.
Programmatically, the boundaries and location of the pointer object can be controlled using the following properties:
The AnnPointerObject class inherits a number of properties from the AnnDrawable class that provide support for font, pen and brush characteristics. These properties are listed below:
The name of the pointer object can be controlled using the following properties, inherited from the AnnObject class:
The following properties may be used in transforming a pointer annotation object:
An object can be part of a group annotation object or part of a container object. It cannot be part of both a group and a container at the same time. The Container property and the Group property, both inherited from the AnnObject class, contain information on the container or the group to which the object belongs.
The following properties can also be used to programmatically set characteristics of an AnnPointerObject class object:
For more information about the automated pointer annotation object, refer to Annotation Objects - Automated Features.