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# Canvas

The `Canvas` is a control which can be used to draw graphics via scripting. This can, for instance, be used to draw graphs, combine photos, or create simple (and not so simple) animations.

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For a full list of properties, methods and events see the [API documentation.](http://docs.wisej.com/api)
{% endhint %}

## Features

### Drawing

The Wisej.NET `Canvas` control implements all the same properties and methods as the JavaScript [Canvas](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Canvas_API/Tutorial) control. You can use methods like `LineTo()`, `FillRect()`, and `FillText()` to draw directly on the control in the browser.

![Interactive drawing demonstration using Canvas control](/files/-MelEB9O9XU7Zw_XuFD0)

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You must still call `BeginPath()` and `Stroke()` to draw lines. See <https://www.w3schools.com/tags/canvas_lineto.asp>.
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## How To

### Draw a Line

You can draw a line with the `Wisej.Web.Canvas` control the same way you would a JavaScript Canvas element:

Note that all drawing must be done inside of the Canvas's Redraw event.

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{% tab title="C#" %}

<pre class="language-csharp"><code class="lang-csharp">private void canvas1_Redraw(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
<strong>    canvas1.BeginPath();
</strong>    canvas1.MoveTo(0, 0);
    canvas1.LineTo(100, 100);
    canvas1.StrokeStyle = Color.Red;
    canvas1.Stroke();
}
</code></pre>

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{% endtabs %}

## Advanced

### JavaScript Widget

| Item             | Description                                                                                                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Class name       | wisej.web.Canvas                                                                                                    |
| Theme appearance | "canvas", see [Themes](https://docs.wisej.com/theme-builder/theme-elements/elements).                               |
| Child components | "canvas" is the HTML5 canvas element. See [JavaScript](/docs/concepts/javascript-object-model.md).                  |
| Source code      | [https://github.com/iceteagroup/wisej-js](https://github.com/iceteagroup/wisej-js/blob/master/wisej.web.TextBox.js) |


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