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.
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General |
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Control Info |
Shows control type |
Read only |
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Locked |
Specifies if the control is locked out so that it cannot be moved or re-sized |
Checked = Locked Unchecked = Unlocked |
Appearance |
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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 |
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Size |
Control size (in pixels) Change width and height values You can also re-size the control manually |
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Background Color |
Background color of the control. Brings up the Select Color window |
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Background Image |
Background image of the control. Brings up the Select Image window. |
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Paint Style |
Background paint style of the control Solid Brush - solid background Gradient Brush - gradient fill background |
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Gradient Color Start |
Beginning gradient color if gradient is selected in Paint Style. Brings up the Select Color window |
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Gradient Color End |
Ending gradient color if gradient is selected in Paint Style. Brings up the Select Color window |
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Gradient Mode |
Type of gradient fill if gradient is selected in Paint Style Click to select type of gradient: |
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Border Color |
Border color of the control. Brings up the Select Color window |
Default color is transparent |
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Border Style |
Click to select border style |
Default style is flat |
Text Attributes |
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Text |
Enter the text for the Text Label |
Default text is "TextDisplay1" |
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Text Font |
Click on "..." to select desired font. Brings up a Font Select window |
Selects from Windows fonts |
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Text Color |
Text color of the control. Brings up the Select Color window |
Default color is black |
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Text Alignment |
Alignment of the label text |
Default alignment is middle center |
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Fit to Text |
Changes the size of the control to match the size of the text |
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Edit Text |
Loads the Control Text Editor |
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