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Inserting block without specifying the MathPoint. Attach to mouse instead

I am programmatically inserting a block into a drawing using the MakeSketchBlockFromFile function. This function requires a MathPoint for the position of the block, but I would like to have the user place the block on the drawing instead. I basically want to mimic the functionality of the Tools-Block-Insert menu item.

Is there another API function that I have missed that will allow me to insert a block, but have the block attached to the mouse instead of specifying a specific location?

Solution

  • I subclassed the DataObject class and used DoDragDrop to allow the user to drag the block to the drawing. Works like a champ.