Properties for the SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle enum

[cdsmart]

Hello,

I'm using on Render to draw lines and would like to have the StrokeStyle parameter DashStyle user configurable. I have tried to use the built in SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle enum, but i have a feeling it doesnt like this to be set publicly (in the properties section, not csl compliant warning in VisualStudio) and also when it comes to e.g. SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle.Dash, trying to substitute .Dash for my enumerated variable is a no go too. Fairly new to all this so i may be missing something simple and obvious. Is there an simple way to use this enum? Did try using my own enum but seems very long winded way when one is already built in.

Thanks!

Col.

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello cdsmart,

Thank you for the post.

You can use DashStyleHelper to create a dash input, the only option which is missing is Custom so if you use that making your own selection is better.

public DashStyleHelper Helper {get;set;}

To convert that to a sharpDX DashStyle you could do something like the following:

SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle style = (SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle)Enum.Parse(typeof(SharpDX.Direct2D1.DashStyle), Helper.ToString());

The two enum's don't have exact int values for the different styles meaning they are ordered differently. You could parse the string name of the style from the helper and then cast that to the correct enum.

I look forward to being of further assistance.

[cdsmart]

Hey Jesse!

Awesome! That works a treat and is more like what i thought it should be rather than my cumbersome enum solution.

Thanks legend and have great day!

Colin.

[Mindset]

As a learning curve it would be nice to post the whole code :-)