c# - How can I convert a Control's appearance to an image?

Question

I want a user to be able to drag a Control while showing it. I can't seem to find a way to convert its appearance to an image (in order to convert that image into an icon in order to have that as the dragging icon).

Answer 1

If I understand correctly, you want to draw the control to an image? Use Control.DrawToBitmap:

Bitmap b = new Bitmap(myControl.Width, myControl.Height);
myControl.DrawToBitmap(b, new Rectangle(0, 0, b.Width, b.Height));