PRB: The Mouse Pointer Cannot Be Changed in a SnapIn Project (242231)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Management Console 1.1
  • Microsoft Management Console 1.2
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0

This article was previously published under Q242231

SYMPTOMS

When developing a SnapIn project using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-In Designer for Visual Basic, the ability to change the mouse pointer (cursor) is not provided.

CAUSE

The MMC specification does not allow a snap-in to change the mouse cursor because no single snap-in can control the MMC container.

RESOLUTION

An OCX View does allow a mouse pointer to be changed from within the MMC container. A UserControl container object exposes a MousePointer property that will allow the mouse pointer to be changed when the pointer is positioned over the OCX View. The following sample code shows how to use the property:
   UserControl.MousePointer = vbHourglass
				

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

REFERENCES

242229 Create an OCX View with the MMC Snap-In Designer for Visual Basic


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/20/2004
Keywords:kbDSWManage2003Swept kbprb kbSnapIn KB242231