Can't see anything in form.load

[vujjeni]

I draw a fixed circle using the graphics method...drawEllipse() in the form load form. However, When the form loads, it is not visible. What am I missing ?
I do not want to use form.
Here is what I have in my form.load ::
'getCenter(230, 230)
'getRadius(80)
Dim myBrush As New SolidBrush(Color.CadetBlue)
Me.CreateGraphics.FillEllipse(myBrush, 150, 150, 180, 180)
myBrush.Dispose()

Thanks

[Pirate]

Have you tried that in the Paint_Form event !

[vujjeni]

I don't want to use form_paint.
I tried it and it works.
I just want this to be shown in form_load as I can use the graphic method and draw what ever I want without having to deal with the messy arguments of form_paint.
I still don't know why nothing is visible in form_load

[vujjeni]

I don want to call form_paint in the middle of some procedure.
I don't always get the parameters right for paint from a local procedure. Thats why I want to use the form_load to show the circle and then, manipulate the shape of the circle by refresh() based on the user interaction.

[Edneeis]

I believe the form gets redrawn at activation and so whatever you draw on it will get overwritten after the Form_Load event and that is why you don't see anything.

[vujjeni]

I see..well if I use form_paint the graphic just sticks to it always when i refresh..is there a way to get rid of what was drawn on form_paint ?
Thanks

[Edneeis]

Repaint or paint over it or even call the form's base on paint event.