Subject Re: Can't change color of Check Box From Ken Mayer <dbase@nospam.goldenstag.net> Date Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:45:02 -0700 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started On 3/23/2017 9:30 PM, Akshat Kapoor wrote: >> >> It looks like Akshat has given you a pretty thorough answer to this. >> Custom controls/components are the way to go for a variety of reasons, >> the biggest includes, as he notes, uniformity of appearance of your >> controls. Colors, fonts, etc. This can also be useful for controls that >> require specific code, something you use all the time. >> >> There is a freeware library of code for dBASE, the dUFLP, that includes >> a ton of custom controls as well (see the addresses in my signature >> block below). >> >> Ken > > We get tonnes of custom controls in duflp but for efficient utilisation > one must be able to develop that particular code and if not developed > then atleast understand how that code works > This is what I believe. > formcntl.cc offers a variety of controls but to edit them one has to > edit the .cc. So for simple controls why not develop them. > > I use passwordmaskef.cc & stringex (for encryption) from DUflp > Databuttons.cc is also a very helpful file. > > Except for the how encryption takes place I first went through the code > till I understood how it functions and then used them. Much depends on your needs. Certainly for simple controls developing your own can make a lot of sense. These controls can also be used as learning tools, take a look at how they work, etc. Ken -- *Ken Mayer* Ken's dBASE Page: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase The dUFLP: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/index.htm#duflp dBASE Books: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/Books/dBASEBooks.htm