Hello,

In using the FlowChart I am creating my own Property screens for the different objects. I've noticed that when I make a copy of an object anything I do to that copy translates automatically to the object on the FlowChart.

What I would like to do is to make a copy of the object which is independent of the object found on the FlowCtrl. This way if changes have been applied to the object being edited (Prop Screen) and have a quick way to restore it back to its original state.

Right now I've been creating a new object and copying each of the properties in order to accomplish the same thing.

Any thought?

Thanks for any help.

Rolando

Hi,

You are correct, I am using MFC and C++ to develop the application. Your answer confirms what I figured was the best way to work with the objects.

In my case I am doing exactly what you are stating, I create a separate object on a FlowChart control which is displayed as a kind of "Try-Before-Committing" view of the object and copy the affected value changes if the user wants to. Makes the program function even better this way.

NEW ITEM: The only thing I am having trouble with now is how to work with Table objects. I have created a properties dialog box for the table object but, because of the way the Table object works I will also need to create a properties dialog box to work directly with the cells within the table object. Any suggestions?

One of the features I would love to see implemented is the one where the user can choose a cell and decide to span to another row or column. I would be nice if the cell(s) can be highlighted when the user select them for editing. If this can be done or is already done then it is not very obvious to me and I would like for you to point me in the proper direction.

Thanks for your accustomed help.

Rolando

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion. At this moment I am trying to decide which would be the best way to display the cell properties and have the user choose to span rows or columns.

If you (or anyone else) have any ideas or sample screenshots I could see I would appreciate it.

Thanks for your help.

Rolando