How to Set the Cursor to the Diagram Node in Javascript?

This article explains how to set the cursor to the diagram node in JavaScript. To improve user experience in the Syncfusion® JavaScript Diagram by dynamically changing the cursor style based on user interactions, specifically changing to a pointer when hovering over nodes and to a grabbing hand when hovering over empty spaces.

• onmousemove event changes the cursor style based on the mouse position.
• If the mouse is over a node, the cursor changes to a pointer.
• If the mouse is over the empty space of the diagram, the cursor changes to grabbing, indicating that the diagram can be panned.

document.getElementById("diagram").onmousemove = function onMouseMove(args) {
   var diagramCanvas = document.getElementById(diagram.element.id + 'content');
   if ((args.target).id != 'diagram_diagramLayer_svg') {
       diagramCanvas.style.cursor = 'pointer';
   }
   else {
       diagramCanvas.style.cursor = 'grabbing';
   }
} 

Refer to the working sample for additional details and implementation:Click here for the Sample

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed learning how to set the cursor to the Diagram node in Javascript.

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