Where to take cursors

[Boni]

Dear all,
1.Is there a standard set of cursors in windows which can be used? If yes,
where. I need a "hand"- cursor for drag-drop operation.
2. What is a best practice to place cursors? In app directory or in
resource file?
Thanks,
Boni

 

[Cor Ligthert [MVP]]

Boni,

You would not believe it is this simple

Me.Cursor = Cursors.Hand 'and the rest will be showed when typing

I hope this helps,

Cor

 

[Boni]

Thanks, Cor. It is really soooo simple

But never the less are there more of standard cursors in windows? I need
cross (But cursors.cross is not ok and some others (which are not in
Cursors). I would like to browse collection of all "standard" cursors, which
I am allowed to use (without harming MS copyright).
Is there such collection available?
Thank you once more,
Boni

 

[Cor Ligthert [MVP]]

Boni,

I would try to use standard cursors. For that you don't than an extra help
screen in your application to explain what they mean. Most users are used to
that.

Just my opinion.

Cor

 

[Boni]

I do for standard tasks...
But..
1. I have tasks which are not standard (because of the app nature)
2. Cursors.hands, is not the hand I need. I need a catching hand not
pointing with a finger.
So is there no more cursors I could use?

 

[Chris Dunaway]

If the built in cursors don't work for you, you can create an instance
of the Cursor class and supply your own .cur file. See the help on the
Cursor class for an example.

Cursors can be stored in files in the app's folder, or embedded as
resources.