Gadget Definition Commands
- Last UpdatedNov 12, 2025
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You can define gadgets only within the form definition sequence,
setup form... exit.
A gadget definition (except for menu bars) has the format:
|
type |
name |
{common properties} |
{specific properties} |
For example:
|
paragraph |
.mytext |
at X... Y... |
width 10 lines 3 |
Common properties can appear in any order. These include:
|
position |
All gadgets have this |
|
tag toolTip callback anchor docking |
Most but not all gadgets have these |
Specific properties: the order of these commands generally matters. See the syntax graphs in the Software customization Reference Manual for definitive information about order.
Most gadget properties can be changed using the members and methods supported by each gadget object.
Note: You cannot change a gadget’s geometry except for a VIEW gadget on a resizable form.
The Software Customization Reference Manual contains detailed information on the methods available for editing each type of gadget. This chapter describes some of the most frequently used editing operations.