---
description: >-
  This feature allows developers to control the overall shape and dimensional
  appearance of the navigation button by adjusting properties that define the
  curvature and dimensions, etc.
---

# Button Dimensions & Shape

## Overview

The Button Dimensions & Shape feature focuses on the customization of the button’s geometric form. Primarily, it allows modification of the corner curvature through the `BorderRadius` property, enabling developers to create buttons with varying degrees of roundness—from sharp-cornered rectangles to fully rounded buttons. This flexibility is essential for aligning the control's appearance with the overall design language of your application.

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### Property Summary

| Property     | Type | Default Value | Category                  | Description                                                                        |
| ------------ | ---- | ------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| BorderRadius | int  | 8             | Forward Button Dimensions | Specifies the radius of the button’s rounded corners, affecting its overall shape. |

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### Key Points

| Key Point                 | Explanation                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Shape Customization       | Adjusting `BorderRadius` changes the curvature of the button, offering a range of styles from square to rounded.      |
| Immediate Visual Feedback | Updating the `BorderRadius` property and calling `Invalidate()` causes the control to redraw with the new dimensions. |
| Consistent Sizing         | The property ensures that the button's shape remains consistent even when resized, preserving the intended design.    |

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### Best Practices

| Best Practice                            | Explanation                                                                                                                  |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Choose an appropriate radius for context | For modern UIs, a higher `BorderRadius` (e.g., 10-20) may be preferred, while more traditional designs may use lower values. |
| Maintain design consistency              | Ensure the chosen border radius aligns with other UI elements to create a cohesive visual experience.                        |
| Test with various button sizes           | Verify that the rounded corners look proportionate and aesthetically pleasing across different dimensions and resolutions.   |

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### Common Pitfalls

| Pitfall                            | Explanation                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Over-rounding                      | Setting an excessively high `BorderRadius` can distort the button shape, especially on smaller buttons, leading to an unbalanced appearance.             |
| Inconsistent usage across controls | Varying `BorderRadius` values for similar controls in the same application may lead to a disjointed design.                                              |
| Neglecting redraw or invalidation  | Failing to call `Invalidate()` (or relying on automatic invalidation) after property changes may result in the new shape not being rendered immediately. |

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### Usage Scenarios

| Scenario                                     | How to Implement                                                                                                                   | Code Example                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Modern rounded button design                 | Increase `BorderRadius` to create a smooth, rounded button suitable for modern user interfaces.                                    | `csharp<br>// Modern rounded button design<br>siticoneNavForwardButton.BorderRadius = 16;<br>`                                                                                                          |
| Traditional sharp-cornered button            | Use a low `BorderRadius` value (e.g., 0 or 2) for a more traditional, rectangular button style.                                    | `csharp<br>// Traditional button design<br>siticoneNavForwardButton.BorderRadius = 2;<br>`                                                                                                              |
| Dynamic UI adjustment based on user settings | Allow users to choose their preferred level of roundness via application settings, dynamically updating `BorderRadius` at runtime. | `csharp<br>// Dynamic shape adjustment<br>public void UpdateButtonShape(int newRadius)<br>{<br> siticoneNavForwardButton.BorderRadius = newRadius;<br> siticoneNavForwardButton.Invalidate();<br>}<br>` |

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### Integration Example

Below is an extensive code example demonstrating how to integrate and customize the Button Dimensions & Shape feature in a .NET WinForms application:

```csharp
using System;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

namespace WinFormsShapeDemo
{
    public partial class MainForm : Form
    {
        // Declare the custom navigation forward button.
        private SiticoneNavForwardButton navForwardButton;

        public MainForm()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
            InitializeNavForwardButton();
        }

        private void InitializeNavForwardButton()
        {
            // Instantiate the navigation forward button.
            navForwardButton = new SiticoneNavForwardButton
            {
                Location = new Point(50, 50),
                Size = new Size(40, 40),
                // Configure Button Dimensions & Shape properties.
                BorderRadius = 12  // Set a moderately rounded corner.
            };

            // Add the button to the form.
            Controls.Add(navForwardButton);
        }

        // Optional: A method to dynamically change the button shape based on user preference.
        private void OnChangeShapeButtonClick(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            // Example: Toggle between rounded and sharp corners.
            if (navForwardButton.BorderRadius < 10)
            {
                navForwardButton.BorderRadius = 16;
            }
            else
            {
                navForwardButton.BorderRadius = 2;
            }
            navForwardButton.Invalidate(); // Force the control to redraw with the new shape.
        }

        [STAThread]
        static void Main()
        {
            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.Run(new MainForm());
        }
    }
}
```

In the above example, the navigation button's appearance is controlled by setting the `BorderRadius` property. A moderate value is chosen to provide a modern look, and a method is included to dynamically change the shape at runtime, demonstrating the flexibility of the feature.

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### Review

| Aspect                    | Comments                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Functionality             | Enables fine control over the button's shape through the `BorderRadius` property, offering a range of aesthetic options. |
| Integration               | Easily integrated by setting a single property during initialization or dynamically at runtime.                          |
| Customization Flexibility | Provides the ability to adapt the control’s appearance to suit modern, traditional, or user-preferred design schemes.    |

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### Summary

The Button Dimensions & Shape feature is vital for controlling the visual geometry of the navigation button. By adjusting the `BorderRadius` property, developers can tailor the control's appearance to meet the specific design requirements of their application, ensuring consistency and aesthetic appeal across the user interface.

| Summary Point           | Explanation                                                                                                              |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Geometric Customization | Allows the creation of buttons with varying degrees of roundness to match the desired UI style.                          |
| Simple Integration      | Changing the button’s shape is straightforward with a single property, enabling rapid design iterations.                 |
| Dynamic Adaptability    | The property can be modified at runtime, offering flexibility to adapt to different design contexts or user preferences. |

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### Additional Information

| Section                  | Details                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Documentation References | This documentation is based solely on the provided source code, focusing on the `BorderRadius` property and its impact on the button's shape. |
| Extensibility            | Developers may combine shape adjustments with other dimensional or animation properties to create advanced visual effects.                    |
| Testing Recommendations  | Verify the visual appearance of the button at various sizes and resolutions to ensure the chosen border radius looks proportionate.           |

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By following this comprehensive documentation and utilizing the provided code examples, developers can easily integrate and customize the Button Dimensions & Shape feature into their .NET WinForms applications, ensuring that the control's appearance aligns perfectly with their design requirements.





