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I have programatically added pushpins to my map, and then I have an option to draw lines between the pushpins (map.shapes.AddPolyLine).

If I rightclick on the pushpin I get a menu where I can choose "Show information", and the balloon with the info appears.

After I've added the line I don't get the same menu when I rightclick, but another one with no "Show info"-option. Also, the pushpins get black squares on them (points of interest?).

I would like to be able to see the information even though there is a line between the pushpins,- is there a way?

Hi lovetann,

Your question is of the 'have to see it' variety, I think.
It sounds like you simply need to zoom in further,
but if that's not the answer then I offer to have a
look at your map.

Mike Mattys

Same problem nomatter how much I zoom...

lovetann,

Send your file to me, I have to see this.
http://www.mattysconsulting.com/contact.htm

Mike Mattys

You need to use the "ZOrder" property to bring the pushpin to the front (or the shape to the back).
ZOrder sets which shapes are above which shapes.
So if your line shape is oShp, the following VB6/VBA code will push it back (behind the pushpins):

oShp.ZOrder geoSendToBack


The black squares are vertices on your polyline. So a 1-segment straight line will have two vertices - one for each end.

Richard

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Doh!

Mike

Yes, I saw this very problem a few years back with a custom programming project. There's a definite trade-off in visibility (and 'selectability') of lines and pushpins when drawing connecting lines like this.


Richard

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I'm sorry, but it didn't help.

After I've added the pushpins and placed their locations in an array I do the following:

Shape line = map.Shapes.AddPolyline( locations );
line.Name = name;
int red = System.Drawing.ColorTranslator.ToOle( System.Drawing.Color.Red );
line.Line.ForeColor = red;
line.Line.Weight = 2;
line.ZOrder( GeoZOrderCmd.geoSendToBack );

I appreciate your help, and would be grateful for any other ideas.

Hi,

can you upload a screenshot so that we exactly can see what the problem is ?

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