Button - System Functions

A System Functions button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. This button is specifically linked to a system function.

Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.

 

Properties

 

OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES / EXAMPLE

General

 

 

Control Info

Shows control type

Read only

Locked

Specifies if the control is locked out so that it cannot be moved or re-sized

Checked = Locked

Unchecked = Unlocked

System Functions

 

 

System Functions

Brings up the System Function editor

 

Appearance

Location

Control location (in pixels) of the control on the Custom Panel

Change X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) values in relation to upper left corner

You can also drag the control to a different location

 

Size

Control size (in pixels)

Change width and height values

You can also re-size the control manually

 

Tool Tip Text

Text that appears when mouse pointer hovers over control.

 

Tab Index

Indicates the sequence of an element within the tabbing order of all focusable elements in the document.

 

Tab Stop

Whether the control appears in the tab order

Checked = Appears

Unchecked = Won't appear

 

Button

 

 

Button Action

Determines which event occurs when the button is clicked. OnClick is recommended

OnClick, OnDown or OnUp

Font

Font style for the text on the control

Click on "..." to select desired font

Selects from Windows fonts

Text Color

Color of the text on the control

Brings up the Select Color window

 

Button Image

The image displayed as the button

Brings up the Select Image File window

 

On Color The color of the button in the On state
Brings up the Select Color window

 

Off Color

The color of the button in the Off state

Brings up the Select Color window
 

On Text

The text displayed on the button in the On state

 

Off Text

The text displayed on the button in the Off state

 

Mixed Text

The text displayed on the button when in a mixed state

 

Command Button

Remove Image

Removes the image from the button

 

Reset Images

Resets images for on and off indications