Hi,

1. We can add a cancelDrag() method to the event object that will immediately stop the modification.

2. Maybe the Box.HandlesStyle is set to DashedFrame?

Stoyan

hi

right, your same problem is coming with me ...
when node is rendered first time ...it contains dash border...even i didnt set any value.

kirtesh

Hi Stoyan,

I don't think this problem I have has anything to do with the border of the box.

I have posted my entire code below and to see the problem I am facing

1. Put it inside a class
2. Create a box
3. Click on an empty area of the flowchart
4. Select the box
5. Drag the Box.

You will see that the box will move and the selection of the box is left at its erstwhile location.



private FlowChart flowChart;
private Box currentBox = null;

private void testBehavior() {
flowChart = new FlowChart();
this.getContentPane().add(flowChart);

flowChart.addMouseListener(new MouseAdapter() {
@Override
public void mousePressed(MouseEvent me) {
Point2D.Float point = flowChart.deviceToDoc(me.getPoint());

Item test = flowChart.getItemAt(point, true);
if (test != null) {
flowChart.setBehavior(BehaviorType.DoNothing);
test.setSelected(true);
if (test instanceof Box) {
currentBox = (Box)test;
}
} else {
flowChart.setBehavior(BehaviorType.Modify);
}
}
});

flowChart.addMouseMotionListener(new MouseMotionAdapter() {
@Override
public void mouseDragged(MouseEvent e) {
if (currentBox != null) {
Point2D.Float position = flowChart.deviceToDoc(e.getPoint().x, e.getPoint().y);
currentBox.setBounds(position.x, position.y, currentBox.getBounds().width, currentBox.getBounds().height);
}
}
});
}

Doing a repaint on the flowchart also did not clear up the dashed trace left behind.

Praveen

Hi Stoyan,

That the object not move was just one example I gave. I have many other requirements because of which I cannot manipulate the box with the canvas in modify behavior. I need to use the DoNothing and then programatically update the box.

This is why I have given the example.

The example (just a sample of the whole thing I want) works as I want it to. The only problem is that it leaves behind a dashed selection area. I was wondering if this can be avoided somehow.

And, as in the example, I need to switch between Modify and DoNothing behaviors.

Thanks,
Praveen

Hi Stoyan,

I would like to continue using Box class, but I would like to minimize the amount of change I do to your code.

If I need the behavior I have explained in the example, would there be a way I can do this without changing your code?

Can this behavior - Selection rectangle being drawn on a click - be taken as a bug?

Thanks,
Praveen

Hi Stoyan,

The interaction setting stuff is giving me some more problems.

First, I need the switching between BehaviorTypes when I handle the events.

When I do this, none of my other events get fired  as you can see from this example of itemDeleting event.

[code]
private void testBehavior() {
flowChart = new FlowChart();
this.getContentPane().add(flowChart);

flowChart.addMouseListener(new MouseAdapter() {
@Override
public void mousePressed(MouseEvent me) {
Point2D.Float point = flowChart.deviceToDoc(me.getPoint());

Item test = flowChart.getItemAt(point, true);
if (test != null) {
flowChart.setBehavior(BehaviorType.DoNothing);
test.setSelected(true);
if (test instanceof Box) {
currentBox = (Box)test;
}
} else {
flowChart.setBehavior(BehaviorType.FlowChart);
}
}
});

flowChart.addFlowChartListener(new FlowChartAdapter() {
@Override
public void itemDeleting(ValidationEvent e) {
int x = 0;
super.itemDeleting(e);
}
});
}

[/code]

1. Drag and create a Box on the canvas.
2. Click outside the Box.
3. Click inside the Box (At this point you will notice that a small point has appeared at the place where the box was clicked. This looks like the start of an interaction).
4. Press the delete key.

The item doesn't get deleted.

Also, mousePress anywhere outside the box and an arrow gets drawn to that point.

I would really think this is a bug. I also hope this can be fixed soon.
My deadline is soon approaching. I can override the processKeyEvent to work around this, but that will make my code so much harder to work with future releases of your product.

So, can I expect a change in this behavior anytime soon?

Thanks,
Praveen

Hi Stoyan,

I cannot see a cancelDrag in my version of the code. I have searched through all the files. Do I have an older version again?

Thanks,
Praveen