The user can also add additional libraries to the list by selecting ‘Add.’ from the list Only the object in a single library are displayed at any one time. When the class library is changed by selecting a different library from the list, the tool bar is updated to reflect the objects in the new library. Restores the default tool for selecting and arranging objectsĭisplays a list of all standard Visual FoxPro controls, registered class libraries and OLE controls. The ToolBar contains a variety of icons representing various control related functions. The Controls ToolBar can be docked by dragging the ToolBar window onto the Visual FoxPro ToolBar or the Status Bar or to the left or right sides of the screen. To reactivate the Controls ToolBar select Form Controls ToolBar from the View menu pad. However since the Controls Toolbar is a free standing window and is no longer attached to the form designer it is possible to close the Controls ToolBar window. The Controls Toolbar is normally available whenever the form designer is activated. Like the screen builder, controls are placed on a form by selecting a control from a palette or toolbar and then selecting the location on the form where the control should be located. Not only are more different type of controls supported, the developers ability to alter the appearance and behavior of the controls has been greatly improved making it much easier to create good user interfaces. The new Visual FoxPro form designer allows the developer a great deal more flexibility than the 2.x screen builder. This material will not be covered in any depth during the session and it is recommended that the introductory session be attended or the following material be reviewed before attending the session. Major topics to be covered are:īefore the Visual FoxPro control set can be covered in any depth a fundamental understanding of the nature of the control set and the means by which controls are implemented in a Visual FoxPro application is required. The goal of this session is to describe in detail the Visual FoxPro control set and demonstrate how to implement good solid user interfaces using Visual FoxPro controls.

No matter how well a data model is implemented, the application cannot be considered a success if the user-interface is clumsy or inefficient. Therefore the quality and capabilities of an application, as measured by the end-user, are directly related to how well the user is able to manipulate the application through the application’s controls. Some features discussed may have changed in Visual FoxPro 5.0.Ĭontrols are the means by which the user interacts with a Visual FoxPro Application. This document is reprinted from the Microsoft DevCon 95 Speaker materials and is provided 'as-is.' This document and any associated demo files were created using Visual FoxPro 3.0.

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