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dbiExplorerBar
is a multifaceted presentation control designed for developers
wanting to add elegant end-user navigation features to their
software. Selecting from a variety of stock XP and Vista styles
and formats, creating custom branded presentations can be a
breeze. |
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Design-Time Support :
Integrated menu
designer lets developers visually build the menu in the design
surface (add/remove items, select images).
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XML Support : Read and
write XML files at design and run time that
 describes
the current presentation (write) or change the current
presentation (read). Additional XML support (Style Files) allows
the control to be placed onto a form and when the control goes
to run time, it will search for the style file. If found, the
control will change it's appearance as it is first drawn
allowing the developer to change the look and feel of the
control without having to re-compile the host application. |
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List Panels :
By default, each group header can have an assigned collection of
list items. Also, setting the group header as a panel will allow
hosting of other external objects. These settings can be
implemented at design time allowing the panels and their
contents to be designed right then.
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Image Support : An image can be assigned to a
group header or list item directly, or by pointing at an image
with an image list control. |
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Smooth Scrolling : The drop list can appear and disappear
through a smooth scrolling action. |
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Gradients : The control supports gradient backgrounds for
both the title bar and for the main body. |
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| Background Image :
Provides support for a
background image for the control. Allows the developer to assign
a transparency value so it will have a faded appearance behind
the menu items. |
 Customize
The Look :
dbiExplorerBar provides many features that
allow developers to customize this control for signature
navigation and UI presentations. Specify colors and fonts
foritems encapsulated in the control including color and font
for menu items and the title bar in a selected, unselected, and
mouse-over states. Modify the shape of the title bar to give the
control a different appearance. |
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