silverlight mouse position c#

Question

Hi,

Is there a way to get mouse position without attaching a event handler?

I'm trying to get a box to appear where the mouse is.

Thanks Sp

Answer 1

Unfortunately, I think you'll have no other way than using the MouseMove event. You can attach it to the Application.Current.RootVisual (or any other layout root) though, so you should be able to implement your scenario.

Answer 2

You could create custom Cursor. But, you at-least would need to have mouse move event.

Answer 3

Wouldn't you rather want it on a mouse-up or mouse-down event? Here are a few drag-and-drop tutorials that might help with ideas for capturing mouse positions:

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc189066%28vs.95%29.aspx
• (SL 1, but still good) http://blogs.msdn.com/b/nickkramer/archive/2007/06/27/drag-drop-with-feedback.aspx