Fill an irregular shape with color - DOTNET

Use a GraphicsPath to contain ther shape as a set of points and fill this
shape with the desired brush using Graphics.FillPath.

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"Sergio" <Sergio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2FDF5FD9-51A0-4D73-A51D-8B0779ABF92E@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> How do I fill an irregular shape with a given color in an image with
> System.Drawing?
>
> Let's say I have a map of North America and I want to paint the USA with a
> color given by my user. It's just like doing a fill with paint or
> photoshop
> right in the middle of the USA. Is there a way to do this with
> System.Drawing?
>
> I just want to know if it's possible and a possible explanation on how to
> do
> it. I don't necessarily need the exact code for it.

Ok, so how do I get the GraphicsPath for the shape? I ask because the shape
will always be different so I wouldn't be able to predefine the points.

"Bob Powell [MVP]" wrote:

> Use a GraphicsPath to contain ther shape as a set of points and fill this
> shape with the desired brush using Graphics.FillPath.
>
> --
> Bob Powell [MVP]
> Visual C#, System.Drawing
>
> Ramuseco Limited .NET consulting
> http://www.ramuseco.com
>
> Find great Windows Forms articles in Windows Forms Tips and Tricks
> http://www.bobpowell.net/tipstricks.htm
>
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> http://www.bobpowell.net/faqmain.htm
>
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>
>
> "Sergio" <Sergio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2FDF5FD9-51A0-4D73-A51D-8B0779ABF92E@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > How do I fill an irregular shape with a given color in an image with
> > System.Drawing?
> >
> > Let's say I have a map of North America and I want to paint the USA with a
> > color given by my user. It's just like doing a fill with paint or
> > photoshop
> > right in the middle of the USA. Is there a way to do this with
> > System.Drawing?
> >
> > I just want to know if it's possible and a possible explanation on how to
> > do
> > it. I don't necessarily need the exact code for it.
>
>
>

Create a new GraphicsPath object and add lines as you like. You can add a
collection of points and create a closed shape such as your map example
using the AddLines method. Similarly you can add rectangles, ellipses and
other shapes.

--
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Visual C#, System.Drawing

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"Sergio" <Sergio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:80C7F0DE-AD0F-45AB-A924-8F56C75D405E@microsoft.com...
> Ok, so how do I get the GraphicsPath for the shape? I ask because the
> shape
> will always be different so I wouldn't be able to predefine the points.
>
> "Bob Powell [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Use a GraphicsPath to contain ther shape as a set of points and fill this
>> shape with the desired brush using Graphics.FillPath.
>>
>> --
>> Bob Powell [MVP]
>> Visual C#, System.Drawing
>>
>> Ramuseco Limited .NET consulting
>> http://www.ramuseco.com
>>
>> Find great Windows Forms articles in Windows Forms Tips and Tricks
>> http://www.bobpowell.net/tipstricks.htm
>>
>> Answer those GDI+ questions with the GDI+ FAQ
>> http://www.bobpowell.net/faqmain.htm
>>
>> All new articles provide code in C# and VB.NET.
>> Subscribe to the RSS feeds provided and never miss a new article.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Sergio" <Sergio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2FDF5FD9-51A0-4D73-A51D-8B0779ABF92E@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello,
>> > How do I fill an irregular shape with a given color in an image with
>> > System.Drawing?
>> >
>> > Let's say I have a map of North America and I want to paint the USA
>> > with a
>> > color given by my user. It's just like doing a fill with paint or
>> > photoshop
>> > right in the middle of the USA. Is there a way to do this with
>> > System.Drawing?
>> >
>> > I just want to know if it's possible and a possible explanation on how
>> > to
>> > do
>> > it. I don't necessarily need the exact code for it.
>>
>>
>>