WinControlContainer.DrawMethod Property
Gets or sets the type of the method that is used to draw a Windows Forms control in a report.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraReports.UI
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraReports.v18.2.dll
Declaration
[SRCategory(ReportStringId.CatBehavior)]
[DefaultValue(WinControlDrawMethod.UseWMPaint)]
public virtual WinControlDrawMethod DrawMethod { get; set; }Property Value
| Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WinControlDrawMethod | **UseWMPaint** | A WinControlDrawMethod enumeration value. |
Available values:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| UseWMPaint | Use the WM_PAINT message to draw the Windows Forms control. |
| UseWMPrint | Use the WM_PRINT message to draw the Windows Forms control. |
| UseWMPaintRecursive | Use the WM_PAINT message to recursively draw the Windows Forms control and all its child controls. |
| UseWMPrintRecursive | Use the WM_PRINT message to recursively draw the Windows Forms control and all its child controls. |
Remarks
How a Windows Forms control (represented by a WinControlContainer object) is drawn in a report depends on its type. This enumeration allows the method that will be used to draw the control to be matched with its type, ensuring that the control is correctly represented in a report.
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