AnnRulerObject

Note: This topic is for Document/Medical only. The ruler annotation object (AnnRulerObject) is a simple line with gauges on both ends for measuring distance. With the automated functions, the ruler is started on a mouse-down event and completed on a mouse-up event. In the automation mode, it is possible to calibrate a ruler so it displays a specific length. For more information, refer to Calibrating Ruler Annotation Objects. Programmatically, the boundaries and location of the ruler object can be controlled using the following properties:

The AnnRulerObject 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 ruler object can be controlled using the following properties, inherited from the AnnObject class:

The following properties may be used in transforming a ruler annotation object:

The AnnRulerObject class implements the IAnnRulerObject interface. This interface provides a number of ruler properties that control certain aspects of the rulers themselves and indicate which characteristics will be displayed on the ruler. These properties are listed below:

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 AnnRulerObject class object:

For more information about the automated ruler annotation object, refer to Annotation Objects - Automated Features and Automated Annotations - Ruler Tab.