Ok working on some code for a panel manager and have a question. The panels will form a non-rectangular user interface and as such need mouse interaction. Would it be better to have 9+ panels in a structure where each panel has as one of the skills a pointer back to the structure or create a panel using bit_blit that has the required shape by using render_target (i think that what it is called) in the panels. I can see advantages and disadvantages both ways. Not looking for how to do it just input on what is the best way.

Thanks
Gordon