gtkmm: Gtk::DragSource Class Reference

Event controller to initiate DND operations. More...

#include <gtkmm/dragsource.h>

Inheritance diagram for Gtk::DragSource:

Public Member Functions

 DragSource (DragSource&& src) noexcept
 
DragSourceoperator= (DragSource&& src) noexcept
 
 ~DragSource () noexcept override
 
GtkDragSource* gobj ()
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
const GtkDragSource* gobj () const
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
GtkDragSource* gobj_copy ()
 Provides access to the underlying C instance. The caller is responsible for unrefing it. Use when directly setting fields in structs. More...

 
void set_content (const Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProvider >& content)
 Sets a content provider on a Gtk::DragSource. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProviderget_content ()
 Gets the current content provider of a Gtk::DragSource. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::ContentProviderget_content () const
 Gets the current content provider of a Gtk::DragSource. More...

 
void set_actions (Gdk::DragAction actions)
 Sets the actions on the Gtk::DragSource. More...

 
Gdk::DragAction get_actions () const
 Gets the actions that are currently set on the Gtk::DragSource. More...

 
void set_icon (const Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Paintable >& paintable, int hot_x, int hot_y)
 Sets a paintable to use as icon during DND operations. More...

 
void drag_cancel ()
 Cancels a currently ongoing drag operation. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Dragget_drag ()
 Returns the underlying Gdk::Drag object for an ongoing drag. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Dragget_drag () const
 Returns the underlying Gdk::Drag object for an ongoing drag. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProvider > > property_content ()
 The data that is offered by drag operations from this source, in the form of a Gdk::ContentProvider. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProvider > > property_content () const
 The data that is offered by drag operations from this source, in the form of a Gdk::ContentProvider. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< Gdk::DragActionproperty_actions ()
 The actions that are supported by drag operations from the source. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Gdk::DragActionproperty_actions () const
 The actions that are supported by drag operations from the source. More...

 
Glib::SignalProxy< Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProvider >double, double)> signal_prepare ()
 Only one signal handler is called. More...

 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(const Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Drag >&)> signal_drag_begin ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(const Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Drag >&, bool)> signal_drag_end ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< bool(const Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Drag >&, Gdk::DragCancelReason)> signal_drag_cancel ()
 
- Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::GestureSingle
 GestureSingle (GestureSingle&& src) noexcept
 
GestureSingleoperator= (GestureSingle&& src) noexcept
 
 ~GestureSingle () noexcept override
 
GtkGestureSingle* gobj ()
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
const GtkGestureSingle* gobj () const
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
GtkGestureSingle* gobj_copy ()
 Provides access to the underlying C instance. The caller is responsible for unrefing it. Use when directly setting fields in structs. More...

 
bool get_touch_only () const
 Returns true if the gesture is only triggered by touch events. More...

 
void set_touch_only (bool touch_only=true)
 If touch_only is true, gesture will only handle events of type Gdk::EventType::TOUCH_BEGIN, Gdk::EventType::TOUCH_UPDATE or Gdk::EventType::TOUCH_END. More...

 
bool get_exclusive () const
 Gets whether a gesture is exclusive. More...

 
void set_exclusive (bool exclusive=true) const
 Sets whether gesture is exclusive. More...

 
unsigned int get_button () const
 Returns the button number gesture listens for, or 0 if gesture reacts to any button press. More...

 
void set_button (unsigned int button=0)
 Sets the button number gesture listens to. More...

 
unsigned int get_current_button () const
 Returns the button number currently interacting with gesture, or 0 if there is none. More...

 
Gdk::EventSequence* get_current_sequence ()
 Returns the event sequence currently interacting with gesture. More...

 
const Gdk::EventSequence* get_current_sequence () const
 Returns the event sequence currently interacting with gesture. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< bool > property_touch_only ()
 Whether the gesture handles only touch events. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< bool > property_touch_only () const
 Whether the gesture handles only touch events. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< bool > property_exclusive ()
 Whether the gesture is exclusive. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< bool > property_exclusive () const
 Whether the gesture is exclusive. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< unsigned int > property_button ()
 Mouse button number to listen to, or 0 to listen for any button. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< unsigned int > property_button () const
 Mouse button number to listen to, or 0 to listen for any button. More...

 
- Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::Gesture
 Gesture (Gesture&& src) noexcept
 
Gestureoperator= (Gesture&& src) noexcept
 
 ~Gesture () noexcept override
 
GtkGesture* gobj ()
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
const GtkGesture* gobj () const
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
GtkGesture* gobj_copy ()
 Provides access to the underlying C instance. The caller is responsible for unrefing it. Use when directly setting fields in structs. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Deviceget_device ()
 Returns the logical Gdk::Device that is currently operating on gesture, or nullptr if the gesture is not being interacted. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Deviceget_device () const
 Returns the logical Gdk::Device that is currently operating on gesture, or nullptr if the gesture is not being interacted. More...

 
bool set_state (EventSequenceState state)
 Sets the state of all sequences that gesture is currently interacting with. More...

 
EventSequenceState get_sequence_state (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence) const
 Returns the sequence state, as seen by gesture. More...

 
bool set_sequence_state (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence, EventSequenceState state)
 Sets the state of sequence in gesture. More...

 
std::vector< const Gdk::EventSequence* > get_sequences () const
 Returns the list of Gdk::EventSequences currently being interpreted. More...

 
Gdk::EventSequence* get_last_updated_sequence ()
 Returns the Gdk::EventSequence that was last updated on gesture. More...

 
const Gdk::EventSequence* get_last_updated_sequence () const
 Returns the Gdk::EventSequence that was last updated on gesture. More...

 
bool handles_sequence (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence) const
 Returns true if gesture is currently handling events corresponding to sequence. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Eventget_last_event (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence)
 Returns the last event that was processed for sequence. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Eventget_last_event (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence) const
 Returns the last event that was processed for sequence. More...

 
bool get_point (Gdk::EventSequence* sequence, double& x, double& y) const
 If sequence is currently being interpreted by gesture, this function returns true and fills in x and y with the last coordinates stored for that event sequence. More...

 
bool get_bounding_box (Gdk::Rectangle& rect) const
 If there are touch sequences being currently handled by gesture, this function returns true and fills in rect with the bounding box containing all active touches. More...

 
bool get_bounding_box_center (double& x, double& y) const
 If there are touch sequences being currently handled by gesture, this function returns true and fills in x and y with the center of the bounding box containing all active touches. More...

 
bool is_active () const
 Returns true if the gesture is currently active. More...

 
bool is_recognized () const
 Returns true if the gesture is currently recognized. More...

 
void group (const Glib::RefPtr< Gesture >& group_gesture)
 Adds gesture to the same group than group_gesture. More...

 
void ungroup ()
 Separates gesture into an isolated group. More...

 
std::vector< Glib::RefPtr< Gesture > > get_group ()
 Returns all gestures in the group of gesture. More...

 
std::vector< Glib::RefPtr< const Gesture > > get_group () const
 Returns all gestures in the group of gesture. More...

 
bool is_grouped_with (const Glib::RefPtr< Gesture >& other) const
 Returns true if both gestures pertain to the same group. More...

 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(Gdk::EventSequence*)> signal_begin ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(Gdk::EventSequence*)> signal_end ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(Gdk::EventSequence*)> signal_update ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(Gdk::EventSequence*)> signal_cancel ()
 
Glib::SignalProxy< void(Gdk::EventSequence*, EventSequenceState)> signal_sequence_state_changed ()
 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< unsigned int > property_n_points () const
 The number of touch points that trigger recognition on this gesture,. More...

 
- Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::EventController
 EventController (EventController&& src) noexcept
 
EventControlleroperator= (EventController&& src) noexcept
 
 ~EventController () noexcept override
 
GtkEventController* gobj ()
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
const GtkEventController* gobj () const
 Provides access to the underlying C GObject. More...

 
GtkEventController* gobj_copy ()
 Provides access to the underlying C instance. The caller is responsible for unrefing it. Use when directly setting fields in structs. More...

 
Widgetget_widget ()
 Returns the Gtk::Widget this controller relates to. More...

 
const Widgetget_widget () const
 Returns the Gtk::Widget this controller relates to. More...

 
void reset ()
 Resets the controller to a clean state. More...

 
PropagationPhase get_propagation_phase () const
 Gets the propagation phase at which controller handles events. More...

 
void set_propagation_phase (PropagationPhase phase)
 Sets the propagation phase at which a controller handles events. More...

 
PropagationLimit get_propagation_limit () const
 Gets the propagation limit of the event controller. More...

 
void set_propagation_limit (PropagationLimit limit)
 Sets the event propagation limit on the event controller. More...

 
Glib::ustring get_name () const
 Gets the name of controller. More...

 
void set_name (const Glib::ustring& name)
 Sets a name on the controller that can be used for debugging. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Eventget_current_event () const
 Returns the event that is currently being handled by the controller, and nullptr at other times. More...

 
guint32 get_current_event_time () const
 Returns the timestamp of the event that is currently being handled by the controller, and 0 otherwise. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::Deviceget_current_event_device ()
 Returns the device of the event that is currently being handled by the controller, and nullptr otherwise. More...

 
Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Deviceget_current_event_device () const
 Returns the event that is currently being handled by the controller, and nullptr at other times. More...

 
Gdk::ModifierType get_current_event_state () const
 Returns the modifier state of the event that is currently being handled by the controller, and 0 otherwise. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Widget* > property_widget () const
 The widget receiving the Gdk::Events that the controller will handle. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< PropagationPhaseproperty_propagation_phase ()
 The propagation phase at which this controller will handle events. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< PropagationPhaseproperty_propagation_phase () const
 The propagation phase at which this controller will handle events. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< PropagationLimitproperty_propagation_limit ()
 The limit for which events this controller will handle. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< PropagationLimitproperty_propagation_limit () const
 The limit for which events this controller will handle. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy< Glib::ustringproperty_name ()
 The name for this controller, typically used for debugging purposes. More...

 
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Glib::ustringproperty_name () const
 The name for this controller, typically used for debugging purposes. More...

 
- Public Member Functions inherited from Glib::Object
 Object (const Object &)=delete
 
Objectoperator= (const Object &)=delete
 
 Object (Object &&src) noexcept
 
Objectoperator= (Object &&src) noexcept
 
void * get_data (const QueryQuark &key)
 
void set_data (const Quark &key, void *data)
 
void set_data (const Quark &key, void *data, DestroyNotify notify)
 
void remove_data (const QueryQuark &quark)
 
void * steal_data (const QueryQuark &quark)
 
Glib::RefPtr< Glib::Objectwrap (GObject *object, bool take_copy=false)
 
- Public Member Functions inherited from Glib::ObjectBase
 ObjectBase (const ObjectBase &)=delete
 
ObjectBaseoperator= (const ObjectBase &)=delete
 
void set_property_value (const Glib::ustring &property_name, const Glib::ValueBase &value)
 
void get_property_value (const Glib::ustring &property_name, Glib::ValueBase &value) const
 
void set_property (const Glib::ustring &property_name, const PropertyType &value)
 
void get_property (const Glib::ustring &property_name, PropertyType &value) const
 
PropertyType get_property (const Glib::ustring &property_name) const
 
sigc::connection connect_property_changed (const Glib::ustring &property_name, const sigc::slot< void()> &slot)
 
sigc::connection connect_property_changed (const Glib::ustring &property_name, sigc::slot< void()> &&slot)
 
void freeze_notify ()
 
void thaw_notify ()
 
virtual void reference () const
 
virtual void unreference () const
 
GObject * gobj ()
 
const GObject * gobj () const
 
GObject * gobj_copy () const
 
- Public Member Functions inherited from sigc::trackable
 trackable () noexcept
 
 trackable (const trackable &src) noexcept
 
 trackable (trackable &&src) noexcept
 
 ~trackable ()
 
void add_destroy_notify_callback (notifiable *data, func_destroy_notify func) const
 
void notify_callbacks ()
 
trackableoperator= (const trackable &src)
 
trackableoperator= (trackable &&src) noexcept
 
void remove_destroy_notify_callback (notifiable *data) const
 

Static Public Member Functions

static GType get_type ()
 Get the GType for this class, for use with the underlying GObject type system. More...

 
static Glib::RefPtr< DragSourcecreate ()
 
- Static Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::GestureSingle
static GType get_type ()
 Get the GType for this class, for use with the underlying GObject type system. More...

 
- Static Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::Gesture
static GType get_type ()
 Get the GType for this class, for use with the underlying GObject type system. More...

 
- Static Public Member Functions inherited from Gtk::EventController
static GType get_type ()
 Get the GType for this class, for use with the underlying GObject type system. More...

 

Protected Member Functions

 DragSource ()
 
- Protected Member Functions inherited from Gtk::GestureSingle
 GestureSingle ()
 There is no create() method that corresponds to this constructor, because only derived classes shall be created. More...

 
- Protected Member Functions inherited from Gtk::Gesture
 Gesture ()
 There is no create() method that corresponds to this constructor, because only derived classes shall be created. More...

 
- Protected Member Functions inherited from Gtk::EventController
 EventController ()
 There is no create() method that corresponds to this constructor, because only derived classes shall be created. More...

 
- Protected Member Functions inherited from Glib::Object
 Object ()
 
 Object (const Glib::ConstructParams &construct_params)
 
 Object (GObject *castitem)
 
 ~Object () noexcept override
 
- Protected Member Functions inherited from Glib::ObjectBase
 ObjectBase ()
 
 ObjectBase (const char *custom_type_name)
 
 ObjectBase (const std::type_info &custom_type_info)
 
 ObjectBase (ObjectBase &&src) noexcept
 
ObjectBaseoperator= (ObjectBase &&src) noexcept
 
virtual ~ObjectBase () noexcept=0
 
void initialize (GObject *castitem)
 
void initialize_move (GObject *castitem, Glib::ObjectBase *previous_wrapper)
 

Related Functions

(Note that these are not member functions.)

Glib::RefPtr< Gtk::DragSourcewrap (GtkDragSource* object, bool take_copy=false)
 A Glib::wrap() method for this object. More...

 

Additional Inherited Members

- Public Types inherited from Glib::Object
typedef void(*)(gpointer data DestroyNotify)
 
- Public Types inherited from sigc::trackable
typedef internal::func_destroy_notify func_destroy_notify
 
- Public Types inherited from sigc::notifiable
typedef internal::func_destroy_notify func_destroy_notify
 

Detailed Description

Event controller to initiate DND operations.

Gtk::DragSource is an auxiliary object that is used to initiate Drag-And-Drop operations. It can be set up with the necessary ingredients for a DND operation ahead of time. This includes the source for the data that is being transferred, in the form of a Gdk::ContentProvider, the desired action, and the icon to use during the drag operation. After setting it up, the drag source must be added to a widget as an event controller, using Gtk::Widget::add_controller().

Setting up the content provider and icon ahead of time only makes sense when the data does not change. More commonly, you will want to set them up just in time. To do so, Gtk::DragSource has signal_prepare() and signal_drag_begin(). The prepare signal is emitted before a drag is started, and can be used to set the content provider and actions that the drag should be started with. The drag-begin signal is emitted after the Gdk::Drag object has been created, and can be used to set up the drag icon.

During the DND operation, Gtk::DragSource emits signals that can be used to obtain updates about the status of the operation, but it is not normally necessary to connect to any signals, except for one case: when the supported actions include Gdk::DragAction::MOVE, you need to listen for signal_drag_end() and delete the data after it has been transferred.

Since gtkmm 3.96:

Constructor & Destructor Documentation

Gtk::DragSource::DragSource ( DragSource&&  src)
noexcept
Gtk::DragSource::~DragSource ( )
overridenoexcept
Gtk::DragSource::DragSource ( )
protected

Member Function Documentation

static Glib::RefPtr<DragSource> Gtk::DragSource::create ( )
static
void Gtk::DragSource::drag_cancel ( )

Cancels a currently ongoing drag operation.

Gdk::DragAction Gtk::DragSource::get_actions ( ) const

Gets the actions that are currently set on the Gtk::DragSource.

Returns
The actions set on source.
Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::ContentProvider> Gtk::DragSource::get_content ( )

Gets the current content provider of a Gtk::DragSource.

Returns
The Gdk::ContentProvider of source.
Glib::RefPtr<const Gdk::ContentProvider> Gtk::DragSource::get_content ( ) const

Gets the current content provider of a Gtk::DragSource.

Returns
The Gdk::ContentProvider of source.
Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag> Gtk::DragSource::get_drag ( )

Returns the underlying Gdk::Drag object for an ongoing drag.

Returns
The Gdk::Drag of the current drag operation, or nullptr.
Glib::RefPtr<const Gdk::Drag> Gtk::DragSource::get_drag ( ) const

Returns the underlying Gdk::Drag object for an ongoing drag.

Returns
The Gdk::Drag of the current drag operation, or nullptr.
static GType Gtk::DragSource::get_type ( )
static

Get the GType for this class, for use with the underlying GObject type system.

GtkDragSource* Gtk::DragSource::gobj ( )
inline

Provides access to the underlying C GObject.

const GtkDragSource* Gtk::DragSource::gobj ( ) const
inline

Provides access to the underlying C GObject.

GtkDragSource* Gtk::DragSource::gobj_copy ( )

Provides access to the underlying C instance. The caller is responsible for unrefing it. Use when directly setting fields in structs.

DragSource& Gtk::DragSource::operator= ( DragSource&&  src)
noexcept
Glib::PropertyProxy< Gdk::DragAction > Gtk::DragSource::property_actions ( )

The actions that are supported by drag operations from the source.

Note that you must handle the Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_end() signal if the actions include Gdk::DragAction::MOVE.

Default value: Gdk::DragAction::COPY

Returns
A PropertyProxy that allows you to get or set the value of the property, or receive notification when the value of the property changes.
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Gdk::DragAction > Gtk::DragSource::property_actions ( ) const

The actions that are supported by drag operations from the source.

Note that you must handle the Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_end() signal if the actions include Gdk::DragAction::MOVE.

Default value: Gdk::DragAction::COPY

Returns
A PropertyProxy_ReadOnly that allows you to get the value of the property, or receive notification when the value of the property changes.
Glib::PropertyProxy< Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::ContentProvider> > Gtk::DragSource::property_content ( )

The data that is offered by drag operations from this source, in the form of a Gdk::ContentProvider.

Returns
A PropertyProxy that allows you to get or set the value of the property, or receive notification when the value of the property changes.
Glib::PropertyProxy_ReadOnly< Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::ContentProvider> > Gtk::DragSource::property_content ( ) const

The data that is offered by drag operations from this source, in the form of a Gdk::ContentProvider.

Returns
A PropertyProxy_ReadOnly that allows you to get the value of the property, or receive notification when the value of the property changes.
void Gtk::DragSource::set_actions ( Gdk::DragAction  actions)

Sets the actions on the Gtk::DragSource.

During a DND operation, the actions are offered to potential drop targets. If actions include Gdk::DragAction::MOVE, you need to listen to the Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_end() signal and handle delete_data being true.

This function can be called before a drag is started, or in a handler for the Gtk::DragSource::signal_prepare() signal.

Parameters
actionsThe actions to offer.
void Gtk::DragSource::set_content ( const Glib::RefPtr< Gdk::ContentProvider >&  content)

Sets a content provider on a Gtk::DragSource.

When the data is requested in the cause of a DND operation, it will be obtained from the content provider.

This function can be called before a drag is started, or in a handler for the Gtk::DragSource::signal_prepare() signal.

You may consider setting the content provider back to nullptr in a Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_end() signal handler.

Parameters
contentA Gdk::ContentProvider, or nullptr.
void Gtk::DragSource::set_icon ( const Glib::RefPtr< const Gdk::Paintable >&  paintable,
int  hot_x,
int  hot_y 
)

Sets a paintable to use as icon during DND operations.

The hotspot coordinates determine the point on the icon that gets aligned with the hotspot of the cursor.

If paintable is nullptr, a default icon is used.

This function can be called before a drag is started, or in a Gtk::DragSource::signal_prepare() or Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_begin() signal handler.

Parameters
paintableThe Gdk::Paintable to use as icon, or nullptr.
hot_xThe hotspot X coordinate on the icon.
hot_yThe hotspot Y coordinate on the icon.
Glib::SignalProxy<void(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>&)> Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_begin ( )
Slot Prototype:
void on_my_drag_begin(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>& drag)

Flags: Run Last

The signal_drag_begin() signal is emitted on the drag source when a drag is started. It can be used to e.g. set a custom drag icon with Gtk::DragSource::set_icon().

Parameters
dragThe Gdk::Drag object.
Glib::SignalProxy<bool(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>&, Gdk::DragCancelReason)> Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_cancel ( )
Slot Prototype:
bool on_my_drag_cancel(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>& drag, Gdk::DragCancelReason reason)

Flags: Run Last

The signal_drag_cancel() signal is emitted on the drag source when a drag has failed. The signal handler may handle a failed drag operation based on the type of error. It should return true if the failure has been handled and the default "drag operation failed" animation should not be shown.

Parameters
dragThe Gdk::Drag object.
reasonInformation on why the drag failed.
Returns
true if the failed drag operation has been already handled.
Glib::SignalProxy<void(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>&, bool)> Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_end ( )
Slot Prototype:
void on_my_drag_end(const Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::Drag>& drag, bool delete_data)

Flags: Run Last

The signal_drag_end() signal is emitted on the drag source when a drag is finished. A typical reason to connect to this signal is to undo things done in Gtk::DragSource::signal_prepare() or Gtk::DragSource::signal_drag_begin().

Parameters
dragThe Gdk::Drag object.
delete_datatrue if the drag was performing Gdk::DragAction::MOVE, and the data should be deleted.
Glib::SignalProxy<Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::ContentProvider>double, double)> Gtk::DragSource::signal_prepare ( )

Only one signal handler is called.

If you connect a handler, it must be called before (instead of) the default handler, otherwise it won't be called. Set the after parameter in connect() to false.

Slot Prototype:
Glib::RefPtr<Gdk::ContentProvider> on_my_prepare(double x, double y)

Flags: Run Last

The signal_prepare() signal is emitted when a drag is about to be initiated. It returns the* Gdk::ContentProvider to use for the drag that is about to start. The default handler for this signal returns the value of the Gtk::DragSource::property_content() property, so if you set up that property ahead of time, you don't need to connect to this signal.

Parameters
xThe X coordinate of the drag starting point.
yThe Y coordinate fo the drag starting point.
Returns
A Gdk::ContentProvider, or nullptr.

Friends And Related Function Documentation

Glib::RefPtr< Gtk::DragSource > wrap ( GtkDragSource *  object,
bool  take_copy = false 
)
related

A Glib::wrap() method for this object.

Parameters
objectThe C instance.
take_copyFalse if the result should take ownership of the C instance. True if it should take a new copy or ref.
Returns
A C++ instance that wraps this C instance.