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ShapeNode Members
Constructors Fields Properties Methods
 


ShapeNode instances are diagram nodes that represent geometric shapes.

The following tables list the members exposed by the ShapeNode type.

 Public Constructors

  Name Description

ShapeNode

Overloaded. Initializes a new instance of the ShapeNode class.

 Protected Fields

  Name Description

disposed

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

 Public Properties

  Name Description

AllowFlip

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the node's shape flips when an edge is dragged over its opposite edge.

AllowIncomingLinks

Gets or sets a value indicating whether users are allowed to draw incoming links to this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

AllowOutgoingLinks

Gets or sets a value indicating whether users are allowed to draw outgoing links from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

AnchorPattern

Gets or sets the anchor points to which links are attached when connected to the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Bounds

Gets or sets the rectangle that defines the position of the diagram node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Brush

Gets or sets the brush used to fill the interior of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Constraints

Allows applying constraints to the location and size of the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Container

Gets the parent ContainerNode containing this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

CustomDraw

Gets or sets the type of custom drawing performed on this shape node.

EffectiveBrush

Gets the effective brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

EffectiveFont

Gets the currently effective font of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

EffectivePen

Gets the effective pen of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

EffectiveShadowBrush

Gets the effective shadow brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

EffectiveTextBrush

Gets the effective text brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Effects

Gets a collection with all effects applied to this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

EnabledHandles

Gets or sets the kinds of modifications that end-users are permitted to perform on the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

EnableStyledText

Gets or sets a value indicating whether styled text rendering is enabled.

Expandable

Gets or sets a value indicating whether users are allowed to expand or collapse the subtree that starts from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Expanded

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the subtree starting from this node is expanded. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

FlipX

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the node's shape is flipped horizontally.

FlipY

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the node's shape is flipped vertically.

Font

Gets or sets the font used to render the node's text.

HandlesStyle

Gets or sets a value indicating how the node adjustment handles behave and what do they look like. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

HyperLink

Gets or sets the hyperlink associated with this diagram item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Id

Gets or sets user-defined identifier associated with this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

IgnoreLayout

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the position of this item should not be changed by automatic layout methods. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Image

Gets or sets the image that is displayed in this shape node.

ImageAlign

Gets or sets the alignment of the image displayed in this shape node.

ImagePadding

Gets or sets the padding distance between node's borders and Image.

ImageUrl

Gets or sets a URL used to load an image into this node.

IncomingLinks

Gets a collection of links that point to the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Labels

Returns the list of supplementary labels displayed by this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

LayerIndex

Gets or sets the zero-based index of the layer this item is associated with, or -1, if the item is not associated with a layer. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

LayoutTraits

Contains layout properties of the node, used by some layout algorithms and by DiagramView3D. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Locked

Gets or sets a value indicating whether users are allowed to edit the diagram item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

MasterGroup

Gets a reference to the group to which this node is attached. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

MasterItem

Returns the node's Container or main item of MasterGroup. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Obstacle

Gets or sets a value indicating whether this node is considered an obstacle by the link-routing algorithm. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Opacity

Gets or sets the opacity of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OutgoingLinks

Gets a collection of links that start from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Parent

Gets the diagram that contains this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Pen

Gets or sets the pen used to paint the frame of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

PlainText

Gets the plain text of this shape node.

PolygonalTextLayout

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the node's Text is formatted inside non-rectangular outline.

Printable

Gets or sets a value indicating whether to print the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

RotateImage

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the Image should be rotated when the shape node is rotated.

RotateText

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the Text should be rotated when the shape node is rotated.

RotationAngle

Gets or sets the rotation angle of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

RuntimeIndex

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Selected

Gets or sets a value indicating whether a diagram item is selected. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ShadowBrush

Gets or sets the brush used to paint the item's shadow. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ShadowOffsetX

Gets or sets the horizontal offset of the shadow of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ShadowOffsetY

Gets or sets the vertical offset of the shadow of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Shape

Gets or sets a reference to the node's geometric shape definition.

ShapeOrientation

Gets or sets the angle specifying the orientation with which a shape template is applied to the node bounds.

Style

Gets or sets the style associated with the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

SubordinateGroup

Gets a reference to the group of items that are attached to this one. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Tag

Gets or sets user-defined data associated with this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Text

Gets or sets the text displayed inside the shape node.

TextBrush

Gets or sets the brush used to paint texts inside the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

TextFormat

Gets or sets the alignment of the text that is displayed inside shape nodes.

TextPadding

Gets or sets the spacing between the item boundaries and its text.

ToolTip

Gets or sets a short text message displayed when the mouse pointer rests over the diagram element. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

TopLevel

DiagramItem.TopLevel override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Transparent

Gets or sets a value indicating whether this shape node is transparent.

Visible

Gets or sets a value indicating whether this item is visible. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Weight

Gets or sets a weight value used in layout and path-finding algorithms. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ZIndex

Gets or sets the z-order position of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

 Protected Properties

  Name Description

HasItems

Determines whether the node supports connections to its constituent elements. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

MeasureUnit

Returns the diagram measure unit. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

 Public Methods

  Name Description

AcceptLinks

Determines whether the node can be connected with links of the specified type. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

AddLabel

Overloaded. Adds a new label to this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Animate

Animates the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

AttachManipulator

Adds the specified manipulator to this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

AttachTo

Overloaded. Attaches this node to another diagram item. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Clone

Creates a copy of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Collapse

Hides all nodes and links in the subtree starting from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

ContainsPoint

Overloaded.  

CreateConnectionPoint

DiagramNode.CreateConnectionPoint override.

Detach

Detaches this node from its master item. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DetachManipulator

Removes the specified manipulator from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DoModify

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Draw

DiagramItem.Draw override. Draws the item on the specified IGraphics surface. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DrawAnchors

Draws the anchor points of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DrawHandles

DiagramNode.DrawHandles override. Renders the adjustment handles of this item.

DrawInRect

  (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DrawLocal

Draws the node on the specified IGraphics surface.

DrawShadow

DiagramItem.DrawShadow override. Draws the shadow of this item on the specified IGraphics surface. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

DrawShadowLocal

Draws the shadow of this node on the specified IGraphics surface.

Expand

Shows all nodes and links in the subtree starting from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetAllIncomingLinks

Overloaded.   (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetAllLinks

Gets all links connected to this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetBounds

Gets the bounding rectangle of this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GetCenter

Gets the center of this node's bounding rectangle. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetClosestAnchorPoint

Returns the index of the anchor point that lies at the shortest distance from the specified point. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetEffectiveBrush

Creates a Brush object representing the currently effective brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GetEffectivePen

Returns a Pen object representing the currently effective pen of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GetEffectiveShadowBrush

Returns a Brush object representing the currently effective shadow brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GetEffectiveTextBrush

Returns a Brush object representing the currently effective text brush of the item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GetIntersection

Calculates the intersection point between the segment defined by the specified point pair and the node's outline.

GetNearestBorderPoint

Returns a point that lies on the outline of this node, at the shortest distance from the specified point. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetOutlinePoly

Node.GetOutlinePoly override.

GetRepaintRect

DiagramNode.GetRepaintRect override.

GetRotatedBounds

Overloaded. Gets the bounding rectangle of this node or the bounding rectangle of another rectangle rotated at a specified angle around a specified point. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetRotationAngle

Gets the rotation angle of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetToolTip

DiagramItem.GetToolTip override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

HitTest

Returns the diagram item that contains the specified point. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

HitTestHandle

DiagramNode.HitTestHandle override. Determines whether a selection handle of this item is located at the specified point.

HitTestManipulators

DiagramItem.HitTestManipulators override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Intersects

Determines whether the node intersects another one, taking into account the outlines of node shapes. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

LabelFromPoint

Returns the label whose layout rectangle contains the specified point. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Move

Moves the node to the specified location. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

NotInteractive

Gets whether the user is prevented from manipulating this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

NowModifying

Gets a flag indicating whether this object is being currently modified interactively by the user. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OnDragOut

Invoked when a diagram item is being dragged out of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

OnDragOver

Invoked when a diagram item is being dragged over this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

OnDropOver

Invoked when a diagram item is dropped over this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

OnLoad

DiagramItem.OnLoad override.

Query

Returns the items that can be reached from this item by following the path specified in the given query expression. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ReassignAnchorPoints

Reassigns links to anchor points so that they are evenly distributed. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

ReassignUnanchoredLinks

Reassigns unanchored links (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

RemoveLabel

Removes the specified label from this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

Resize

Resizes the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

ResizeToFitImage

Makes the shape node as big as the image it displays.

ResizeToFitText

Makes the shape node big enough to display its text without clipping.

RestoreItemProperties

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

SaveItemProperties

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

SetBounds

Sets the location and size of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetExpandedFlag

Sets the 'expanded' flag, repainting the node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetPos

Sets the bounding rectangle of this node without updating connected arrows. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetRect

This method is used internally by the Ruler control to align nodes. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

UpdateAnimation

Invoked by running animations to update an item according to current animation progress. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

ZBottom

Moves the item to the bottom of the z-order. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ZLevelDown

Moves the item one level down in the z-order. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ZLevelUp

Moves the item one level up in the z-order. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ZTop

Moves the item to the top of the z-order. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

 Protected Methods

  Name Description

AddManipulator

Adds the specified manipulator to this object. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

AllowCreate

DiagramItem.AllowCreate override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

AllowModify

DiagramNode.AllowModify override. Invoked during interactive modification of items to test whether the operation can be completed in the current context.

CancelModify

DiagramNode.CancelModify override. Invoked when the interactive modification of this object has been canceled.

CompleteCreate

DiagramItem.CompleteCreate override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

CompleteModify

DiagramNode.CompleteModify override. Invoked when the item modification has been completed.

ConstraintsInfringed

Checks whether the KeepInsideParent constrained is being violated. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

CreateProperties

DiagramItem.CreateProperties override.

CreateState

DiagramNode.CreateState override; creates a ShapeNodeState instance.

Dispose

Disposes any disposable resources managed by this shape.

DrawManipulators

Overloaded. Draws the associated manipulators on a specified graphics. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Finalize

DiagramItem finalizer. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

FreeResources

Called when the node is completely disassociated from a Diagram, that is, when it is no longer referenced from an item collection or the undo/redo history. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetAllOutgoingLinks

Overloaded.   (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetImageRect

Overloaded. Gets the destination rectangle of the node's image.

GetLocalBounds

Gets this node's bounding rectangle in local coordinates. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

GetRgnInRect

Creates and returns a GraphicsPath object for this node as though it is contained in the specified rectangle.

GetValue

Gets the effective value of the style property with the specified name. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

GroupContains

Determines whether this node is a predecessor of the specified node in the group hierarchy. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

LoadFromJson

Loads the node from a JSON object.

LoadFromXml

Loads the item content from an XML element.

LoadObsolete

For internal use. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OnAdd

Called when the item is added to a Diagram, either by users, programmatically or via undo / redo.

OnChildModified

Called when a group child node has been modified. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OnClick

Invoked when the user clicks this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OnDoubleClick

Invoked when the user double-clicks this item. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

OnMeasureUnitChanged

Called when the Diagram's MeasureUnit changes.

OnModify

Invoked when the user moves or resizes this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

OnRemove

DiagramItem.OnRemove override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

OnRotationAngleChanged

DiagramNode.OnRotationAngleChanged override.

OnStyleChanged

DiagramItem.OnStyleChanged override.

OnTextChanged

DiagramItem.OnTextChanged override.

OnTextFormatChanged

DiagramItem.OnTextFormatChanged override.

OnUpdateBounds

DiagramNode.OnUpdateBounds override.

OnZoomChanged

Called when the Diagram's ZoomFactor changes.

RemoveManipulator

Removes the specified manipulator from the object. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

Repaint

Overloaded.   (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

RestoreProperties

DiagramNode.RestoreProperties override.

RestoreState

DiagramNode.RestoreState override. Restores the state of this diagram item.

SaveProperties

DiagramNode.SaveProperties override.

SaveState

DiagramNode.SaveState override. Saves the state of this diagram item.

SaveToJson

Saves the node as a JSON object.

SaveToXml

Saves the item content into an XML element.

ScaleElements

Scales the node's elements by specified amount. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetDiagramDirty

Marks the diagram as changed. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

SetExpandable

Internally sets the expandable state of this object to the specified value, adding or removing an Expander manipulator object if necessary. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetExpanded

DiagramItem.SetExpanded override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetIncomingLinks

Sets the incoming links collection of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetOutgoingLinks

Sets the outgoing links collection of this node. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

SetReflexive

Invoked to let a node set the shape of a reflexive link connected to it. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

ShouldRender

Determines whether the item should be rendered in the current context. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

ShouldRenderAnchors

Determines whether the node should render its anchor points. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

StartCreate

DiagramItem.StartCreate override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

StartModify

DiagramNode.StartModify override. Invoked when the user starts modifying this item interactively.

UpdateCreate

DiagramItem.UpdateCreate override. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

UpdateGroup

Called to update the positions of subordinate nodes attached to this item when the attachment style is set to ControlledByMaster. (Inherited from DiagramItem.)

UpdateLinkIntersections

Updates the intersection points of links, connected to this node and its outline, usually in response to change in the node's shape. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

UpdateLinkPositions

Updates the end points of the links, connected to this node, usually in response to change in the node's size or shape. (Inherited from DiagramNode.)

UpdateModify

DiagramNode.UpdateModify override. Invoked during interactive modification of this item.

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