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C# PictureBox Control

Hey everyone hopes you are good. In this tutorial, I'm going to share an amazing GUI tool which is mostly used in Point of Sale application which is C# PictureBox Control. As the name reflects it's feature, it's the box which allows you to preview the images. In short, we can say that this the PictureBox which is used to show images on the application, such as the logo or social media icon etc. In my previous tutorials, I have explained C# ListBox Control, C# Button Control, C# Label Control and C# TextBox Control which are similar to C# PictureBox. You will get to know about each and everything of C# PictureBox including Events. You can simply drag and drop the C# PictureBox from the toolbox in design tab and adjust that according to your needs. You can use C# PictureBox for many purposes according to your requirement of application development. In point of sale application developer used C# PictureBox to preview the image of a scanned item in the POS. If you are looking to add images in your desktop application then you have to use the C# PictureBox.

C# PictureBox Control

It's simple image box which allows you to add images in your desktop application. You can simply add PictureBox by drag the PictureBox object from the toolbox of design tab. PictureBox can't be received the inputs because it's not the selectable control tool like C# ListBox Control, C# Button Control, C# Label Control and C# TextBox Control etc. You can only add the images and perform any specific action with there event handlers. Suppose that you are wanted to add the PictureBox in your application, then simply drag and drop. Then in the main code call by the object name which is by default pictureBox1. To show the image within PictureBox we have used the image property which will set the path of the image to be previewed in C# PictureBox. In the following code, you can be observed how we have set the path of the image for PictureBox.

using System;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEP
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            pictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile("c:\\testImage.jpg");          
        }

    }
}

First, you have to declare the PictureBox image property then you have to define the path from the constructor of Image.FromFile as mention in above code. In the following image, you can preview that how we have set the TestImage inside PictureBox. By default name of C# PictureBox is pictureBox1, if you are wanted to change the default name then you have to go to properties and search for the name. In the name, you can override the name easily. In the following image, you can see that how we have changed the name of C# PictureBox instance. It will be helpful if you are working on the mega projects, to get remember which object is used for which specific purposes.

C# PictureBox Events

C# PictureBox Events will allow you to perform the specific task or functionality according to the requirements on specific actions done by the end-user. There are many Events which you can use with the PictureBox to make your desktop application more interactive. Here is the list of those events which we will discuss further in this tutorial.

• C# PictureBox Click Events
• C# PictureBox DoubleClick Events
• C# PictureBox MouseEnter Events
• C# PictureBox MouseHover Events
• C# PictureBox MouseLeave Events

There are many other events handler which you can be used, we have selected these events because these are frequently used during the development of desktop applications.

C# PictureBox Click Events

Click event is used to handle the click of the user on the PictureBox. Supposed you are wanted to perform any specific functionality when user will click on the PictureBox then you have to use the Click Event handler of PictureBox. You just need to declare the functionality within the click event. Whenever the user will click the picture box, click event capture the click and get executed. In the following code, you can observe that we have used simple message box within the Click event handler. So that when user will click on the PictureBox it will show the message prompt.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEPArticle
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void TEPpictureBox1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MessageBox.Show("You Just Click On the TEP PictureBox");
        }
    }
}

You can declare any kind of functionality within the click event handler according to your desire, we just used the message box to minimize the code and save our time. The main purpose is to share the basic logic of click event handler. In the following image, you can observe that when we have to click the PictureBox it's prompt the message.

C# PictureBox DoubleClick Events

This event occurs when user will click twice on the PictureBox. Sometimes we have required performing any functionality when user will DoubleClick on the PictureBox. You just have to activate the DoubleClick event handler and declare the functionality which you want to perform. So that when user will click twice on the picture box that functionality get executed. In the following code, you can observe that how we have declared the message box in the double click event handler. When user will click twice on the picture box a prompt message appears.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEPArticle
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void TEPpictureBox1_DoubleClick(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MessageBox.Show("You Just DoubleClick On the TEP PictureBox");
        }
    }
}

We have declared the message box in DoubleClick event handler. You can declare any other functionality within double click event handler. In the following image, you can be observed that how message prompt when user will click twice on the C# PictureBox.

C# PictureBox MouseEnter Events

This event handler is used to perform any action when the mouse cursor enters the boundaries of C# PictureBox. Supposed you are required to perform any functionality when even user will enter the mouse cursor in the boundaries of PictureBox. For this case, we will use the MouseEnter Event handler. We will declare a message box within the MouseEnter Event handler. Whenever you will enter the mouse to the visible part of PictureBox it will prompt the message box. In the following code, you can observe the whole scenario.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEPArticle
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void TEPpictureBox1_MouseEnter(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MessageBox.Show("You Just Enter in visible part of TEP PictureBox");
        }
    }
}

We have declared the message box within the MouseEnter event handler. Now when user will enter the mouse cursor to visible part message prompt. In the following image, you can observe the output of the above code.

C# PictureBox MouseHover Events

This event handler will occur whenever user will hover the mouse cursor for a while on PictureBox. There is a very little difference between MouseEnter and MouseHover Event handler. Until user will hover the mouse cursor this event will not be executed. Supposed that you are required to change the image of picture box whenever user will hover the mouse. For this scenario, we have created the code which you can get from the following.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEPArticle
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }
        private void TEPpictureBox1_MouseHover(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            TEPpictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile("C: \\Users\\Public\\Pictures\\test.jpg");
        }
    }
}

In the above code, you can observe that we have used the test.jpg as the image when the MouseHover event will be executed. You can declare any kind of functionality as you are required. You can replace the path of the image and set MouseHover event to your C# PictureBox. When you will execute the code and hover the mouse cursor on the PictureBox it will change the image.

C# PictureBox MouseLeave Events

This event is executed whenever the mouse cursor leaves the boundaries of PictureBox or the visible area. If you are wanted to perform any action when user will leave the PictureBox then you can use the MouseLeave event handler with C# PictureBox. In the following code, we have used MouseHover Event handler too along with the MouseLeave Event handler. We have declared pic1 for MouseHover and pic2 for MouseLeave event. When user will hover the mouse PictureBox set to pic1 and when leaving the PictureBox it will set to pic2. You can get the code from the following.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TEPArticle
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

      

        private void TEPpictureBox1_MouseHover(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            TEPpictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile("C: \\Users\\Public\\Pictures\\pic1.jpg");
        }

        private void TEPpictureBox1_MouseLeave(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            TEPpictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile("C: \\Users\\Public\\Pictures\\pic2.jpg");

        }
    }
}

When you will execute above code, and hover the PictureBox the image get changed and when left the PictureBox image get change again. By this, you can create animated effects in your desktop application. Remember if you will copy the above code you have to add these event handlers to the C# PictureBox. We have tried to give you basic to advance information about C# PictureBox. In this tutorials, you have learned many different techniques which are used in the professional development of desktop application along with the usage of Event handlers. After this, you can go for C# ListBox Control, C# Button Control, C# Label Control and C# ComboBox Control. In all of this, don't forget to subscribe our YouTube Channel "TheEngineeringProjects" and C# Video Tutorial PlayList.

How to Select Best Enterprise eCommerce Platform

Hello everyone, I hope you all are doing great. In today's tutorial, I am gonna show you How to Select Best Enterprise eCommerce Platform. Customer experience has been evolved in an amazing way in last decade. Nowadays, customers pay evident attention to the merchants that provide them feel of security and impeccable customer experience. Running an online business is now tricky though, you need to maintain high traffic, customer satisfaction and provide them a flawless experience that allows them to come again and again on your site. Poor customization and site design that comes with glitches can scare the hell out of your customers. This would make a negative impact on the customer experience and your overall credibility may get affected. It is good for you to keep the focus on increasing your sales but what’s more important is how your sale has been made, what channels your customers have used and what experience they have got after purchasing from your site? Customers may forget what they have bought from your site, but they can never forget how you made them feel. It is observed when someone has good experience with your business he will tell to one person and if he has the negative experience he will to seven. You will only get one chance to make a first impression on your customers through your site, so make it count. Choose an enterprise eCommerce platform that is easy to use, includes flawless design, and must be highly informative and precise that will leave your customers delightful and fascinating.

1. eCommerce Platform Needs and Requirements:

There are many factors in choosing the best enterprise eCommerce platform. You need to divide your requirements step by step and what is the status of your business right now and where you want it to go? Do you really want your business to grow and excel in a fast pace that can put you one step ahead of your competitors?

Customers’ Needs

[dt_gap height="5" /] Another important factor is to figure out what your customers need and how they want their orders to get fulfilled? How do they approach your site? Are they comfortable using your site on mobile only? Although it matters a lot how many customers are piling up on your site but what is more important, how they come over to your site? The more the hurdles your customers encounter, the more is the chance of bouncing them back. Pay more attention to your future plans and how do they align and incorporate with your present condition of your business.

Security

[dt_gap height="5" /] Next important factor is customers’ security. Customers are highly concerned what you are going to do with their information. Make sure the Enterprise eCommerce platform you choose have a tight security that makes customers feel safe giving out their information. You should assure them the information you get will not be used except getting back to them. This will give them relief and they feel delighted and safe in giving out their information.

Mode of Communication

[dt_gap height="5" /] How you are going to build your communication with your customers does matter. If you are choosing email platform to get connected with your customers, then you definitely demand a solution that can easily incorporate into your email marketing strategy and comes with built-in marketing features.

Marketing Packages

[dt_gap height="5" /] Building a website is of no use if you don’t have anyone to see it. So, it is important you choose a platform that takes care of your content, SEO and other marketing features that make you stand out of the party. You have a half job done if have optimized content on your site, other half part lies in the promotion of that content. In order to grow your business skyrocket, you should be readily available on the top of the Google search engine.

2. Set a budget

After setting your requirements, you need to set a budget. Most of the merchants fall a prey of just expecting the cost of licensing and design of the enterprise eCommerce solution, they forget to consider the post cost that requires maintaining your solution with high quality. Always prefer to choose both pre and post cost of the entire eCommerce platform. Make sure to pick the solution that comes with lots of developers and experts, so you face no difficulty in expanding the features of the solution. Cost of the Enterprise eCommerce platform depends on many factors i.e. a number of sales, size of business, and the features available in that solution. You should have a design and development cost in place. You can outsource the further development of your solution or you can build an in-house team of professionals. Outsourcing is the best options as it will cost less and you can avoid the hassle of allocating full department to in-house professionals. Hosting fee depends on the enterprise eCommerce solution you use. You can choose either a hosted solution and allow your solution provider to handle the maintenance or you can use a self-hosted solution that can be handled by your team of experts.

3. Choosing the Best Solution

You have got a clear idea what do you want with your eCommerce solution and your total budget. Now is the time to choose a perfect solution. There is a number of enterprise eCommerce solutions available depending on their cost and requirements. Following is the list of most famous enterprise eCommerce solution.

Shopify

[dt_gap height="5" /] If you want to handle a load of customers then you should have a look at this Best Enterprise eCommerce Platform. Shopify is the best solution for your business. It comes with an extensive capability of incorporating with your existing IT platforms, providing you an easy pathway to link CRM, ERP and accounting system.

Magento

[dt_gap height="5" /] Magento comes with advanced features and is considered as the most improvised and robust solution for the enterprise market. If you are running Magento on your own server, you don’t need to get help from the solution provider, as you will have a complete freedom to make changes in the platform and you can control the functionality of the store. For this purpose, you need a full team of skilled professionals.

Demandware

[dt_gap height="5" /] Demandware is a cloud-based platform that comes with omnichannel. The predictive analytics technology used in this solution makes it stand out from others. Although Demandware has a list of technology providers, and integrators but experts in this platform are not as readily available as in other platforms.

Hybris

[dt_gap height="5" /] If you want to incorporate a digital and physical touch of consumers into one solution, then Hybris is the best solution for your business. Hybris is used to run eCommerce, POS, call center, mobile, print and social media on a single platform. Now you have a massive information about each and every enterprise eCommerce solution provider. You can select and evaluate the best solution and make a decision on your requirements and capabilities of the solution. You can also discuss your needs and expectations with other merchants and eCommerce consultant. This is a matter of progress of your business on the whole, so experts of every department of your business should get involved in the decision making process.