Resizing a Symbol

There are two ways to resize the Symbol Factory graphics -- proportionally and non-proportionally.

Proportional Resizing -- maintains the ratio of the height and width of the graphic shown in the control to maintain the proper perspective

Results of Proportional sizing

1. Select the instance of the control you wish to resize on the form
2. Use the handles on the control to resize the control like any other control in Visual Studio such as a text box, label, etc.
3. The control will maintain the proper proportions in the graphic regardless of your attempts to scale it in a non -proportional manner.

Non-Proportional Resizing -- allows you to resize the control without necessarily maintaining the height and width proportions

Results of Non-proportional resizing


1. With an instance of the Symbol Factory Standard control, bring up the Symbol Factory Standard Control property sheet, click on the Style Tab and check the "Stretch" checkbox
2. Click the OK button
3. You may now resize the control in any fashion you want without regards to proportions.
4. You are now ready to move onto the next step.

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