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Definition

Converts a SimpleFont object to a SharpDX compatible font which can be used for chart rendering.

Note: For more information please see the educational resource on Using SharpDX for Custom Chart Rendering

Warning: The returned DirectWrite.TextFormat object should be disposed of immediately when finished drawing text.

<SimpleFont>.ToDirectWriteTextFormat()


protected override void OnRender(ChartControl chartControl, ChartScale chartScale) { // Set text to chart label simple font object SharpDX.DirectWrite.TextFormat textFormat = chartControl.Properties.LabelFont.ToDirectWriteTextFormat(); // use the textFormat in a RenderTarget.DrawText() or DrawTextLayout() method // do not forget to dispose text format when finished textFormat.Dispose(); }