Measure a string

[pnp]

Hi all,

Is there a way to get a strings' width without using the
Graphics.MeasureString() Method?

Thanks in advance,
Peter.

 

[Christopher Kimbell]

Hi,

Why do you want another way? The size of a string is only applicable when
drawing.

Chris

 

[pnp]

Because pending on the string size a label will be resized to fit it inside
and then a form will be resized to fit the label (and reorder other
controls). The problem is that call the MeasureString() only when the form
is Painted (OnPaint) so the form and it's contents can be seen while
resizing....

Is there a way to reorder and resize the form before it is shown?

Peter.

 

[Christopher Kimbell]

From what I understand you are experiencing flicker when drawing.
Have a look at the SetStyle() method of the Control class, it allows you to
enable double buffering and specify drawing options.

Chris