DRKV333 / Ruler.Wpf

Simple ruler for wpf (.net core and .net framework)

Ruler.Wpf

In the WPF world, many controls exist, but it difficult to find a ruler. This project proposes a simple ruler usable in all Net Core 3.1 and Net Framework 4.7.2.

Focused objectifs

• Performance
• Simplicity
• Customization
• Maintainability

Features

Features available in control are:

• Definition of custom main step for scale
• Dynamic scale on resize
• Horizontal and vertical support (top and left position)
• Mark linked to mouse position
• Multi ruler synchronization
• Multi cultures
• Multiscale units
• Styling sample
• MVVM pattern

Getting started

Add the resource dictionary inside application resources:

<ResourceDictionary>
  <ResourceDictionary.MergedDictionaries>
    <ResourceDictionary Source="pack://application:,,,/Ruler.Wpf;component/RulerStyle.xaml"/>
  </ResourceDictionary.MergedDictionaries>
</ResourceDictionary>

Use control as you need

<ruler:Ruler MarkerControlReference="{Binding ElementName=mainView}"
             MaxValue="400"
             MajorStepValues="{Binding MajorStep}"
             ValueStepTransform="{Binding ValueStepTransform}">
    <ruler:Ruler.Resources>
        <Style TargetType="TextBlock" BasedOn="{StaticResource {x:Type TextBlock}}">
            <Setter Property="Margin" Value="5 0"/>
        </Style>
    </ruler:Ruler.Resources>
</ruler:Ruler

Testabilty

A WPF Net Core application shows how to use the ruler.