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Clearing DrawRectangle in Windows Forms

I am drawing a rectangle, sleeping for a few milliseconds--then I want to clear the rectangle, but I can't figure out how. (The rectangle is sitting over a graphic so I can't simply cover it up with another rectangle)

                graphics.DrawRectangle(p, innerRectangle)
                System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(75)
                Next I want to clear the rectange...
Solution

  • You need to redraw the graphic (or at least the part of it under the rectangle). If this is a picture box or something similar, use Invaldiate() to force a repaint.