Text Label

A text label is a static text control on a Custom Panel. It is text only, cannot be linked to a device parameter, and is not interactive for the user.

 

Text Label controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, viewed (but not changed) by the end user.

Properties

 

OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES / EXAMPLES

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

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

 

Background Color

Background color of the control.

Brings up the Select Color window

 

Background Image

Background image of the control. Brings up the Select Image window.

 

Paint Style

Background paint style of the control

Solid Brush - solid background

Gradient Brush - gradient fill background

 

Gradient Color Start

Beginning gradient color if gradient is selected in Paint Style.

Brings up the Select Color window

 

Gradient Color End

Ending gradient color if gradient is selected in Paint Style.

Brings up the Select Color window

 

Gradient Mode

Type of gradient fill if gradient is selected in Paint Style

Click to select type of gradient:

 

Border Color

Border color of the control.

Brings up the Select Color window

Default color is transparent

Border Style

Click to select border style

Default style is flat

Text Attributes

Text

Enter the text for the Text Label

Default text is "TextDisplay1"

Text Font

Click on "..." to select desired font. Brings up a Font Select window

Selects from Windows fonts

Text Color

Text color of the control.

Brings up the Select Color window

Default color is black

Text Alignment

Alignment of the label text

Default alignment is middle center

Buttons

Fit to Text

Changes the size of the control to match the size of the text

 

Edit Text

Loads the Control Text Editor