Frame

 
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The Frame is a graphical object used to create different colored backdrops within the main view, configuration window or custom control panels. These can be joined together to create more complex shapes and are often used in conjunction with a border.

 

Properties

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General Properties

Lock Object

With this set to Yes, the frame cannot be moved.

Show Object Name

When set to Yes displays the object name.

Object Name

Sets the name of the object.

Type

Sets the border style.

Frame Size

Sets the frame size for Raised, Sunken and Etched frame types.

Frame Position

Sets the position with a Tab frame type.

Colour

Sets the colour of the frame background.

Fill Type

Sets the way in which the frame background is filled. This can either be a solid colour or can graduate between the Colour and Second Colour.

Second Colour

The second colour used with gradient Fill Types.