.NET Framework Class Library
ToolStripItem.Invalidate Method
Invalidates the entire surface of the ToolStripItem and causes it to be redrawn.
Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (in System.Windows.Forms.dll)
Syntax
Visual Basic
Public Sub Invalidate
C#
public void Invalidate()
Visual C++
public: void Invalidate()
F#
member Invalidate : unit -> unit
Examples
The following code example demonstrates how to use the Invalidate method for custom rendering. This code example is part of a larger example provided for the ToolStripItem class.
Visual Basic
' This method defines the behavior of the MouseEnter event. ' It sets the state of the rolloverValue field to true and ' tells the control to repaint. Protected Overrides Sub OnMouseEnter(e As EventArgs) MyBase.OnMouseEnter(e) Me.rolloverValue = True Me.Invalidate() End Sub
C#
// This method defines the behavior of the MouseEnter event. // It sets the state of the rolloverValue field to true and // tells the control to repaint. protected override void OnMouseEnter(EventArgs e) { base.OnMouseEnter(e); this.rolloverValue = true; this.Invalidate(); }
Version Information
.NET Framework
Supported in: 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0.NET Framework Client Profile
Supported in: 4, 3.5 SP1Platforms
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.
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