The CrossProduct annotation object (ANNOBJECT_CROSSPRODUCT) consists of two rulers intersecting at right angles. With the automated functions, the CrossProduct is started on a mouse-down event and completed on a mouse-up event.
The class for CrossProduct Annotation objects is LAnnCrossProduct.
For information on flipping, reversing or rotating annotation objects, refer to Flipping, Reversing and Rotating Annotation Objects.
With low-level functions, you must define the points by calling the LAnnRuler::SetPoints function. The points are ordered as follows:
Other applicable properties have the following defaults, which you can change:
Visible |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetVisible function. |
Selected |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetSelected function. |
Name |
Defaults to an empty string. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetNameOptions function. |
Line width |
Defaults to 0.75 points. It can be changed using the LAnnRuler::SetLineWidth function. (Note that when displayed, the line must have a minimum width of 1 pixel.) |
Line style |
Defaults to solid. It can be changed using the LAnnRuler::SetLineStyle function. |
ROP2 code |
Defaults to ANNROP2_COPY. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetROP2 function. |
Fill mode |
Defaults to transparent. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFillMode function. |
Foreground color |
Defaults to red. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetForeColor function. |
Background color |
Defaults to white. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetBackColor function. |
Font size |
Defaults to 10 point, translated with a scaling factor of 1. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontSize function. |
Font underline |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontUnderline function. |
Font strikethrough |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontStrikethrough function. |
Font italic |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontItalic function. |
Font bold |
Defaults to FALSE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontBold function. |
Font name |
Defaults to "Arial". It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetFontName function. |
Ruler show flags |
Defaults to Show Length and Show Tic Marks. These options can be changed using the LAnnRuler::SetShowFlags function and the LAnnRuler::SetTicMarkLength function. |
Fixed State |
Defaults to not fixed. It can be changed using the LAnnXXX::SetFixed function. |
Hyperlink |
Defaults to ANNLINK_NONE. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetHyperlink function. |
Tag (identifier) |
Defaults to 0. It can be changed using the LAnnotation::SetTag function. |
Window handle |
Defaults to NULL or the handle inherited from the container. It can be changed for all objects using LAnnContainer::SetWnd. |
User mode |
Defaults to design mode or the mode inherited from the container. It can be changed for all objects using LAnnContainer::SetUserMode. |
Related topics:
Low-Level Coordinate System for Annotations.