Reading and Writing the Selected Value at Run Time
- Last UpdatedJul 13, 2023
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You can use the Value property that is common to all Windows common controls. It is not visible in the Properties Editor. You can use the value property in a script or other animation links.
The following table shows you the data type, a description on how the value property is used, and an example for each Windows common control.
|
Control |
Data Type |
Description |
Example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Radio Button Group |
Boolean, Integer, Real or String |
Reads the value of the selected item, or selects the item with that value if it exists. |
RadioButtonGroup1.Value = "Mixing"; |
|
Check Box |
Boolean |
Sets or reads the checked status. |
CheckBox1.Value = 1; |
|
Edit Box |
String |
Sets or reads the text contents. |
EditBox1.Value = "Hello World"; |
|
Combo Box |
Integer |
Reads the value of the selected item, or selects the item with that value if it exists. |
ComboBox1.Value = 5; |
|
Calendar |
Time |
Sets or reads the selected date. |
Calendar1.Value = "11/15/2006 11:12:34 AM"; |
|
DateTime Picker |
Time |
Sets or reads the selected date and time. |
DateTimePicker1.Value = "11/15/2006 2:55:12 PM"; |
|
List Box |
Integer |
Reads the value of the selected item, or selects the item with that value if it exists. |
ListBox1.Value = "John Smith"; |