GroupBox - Interface Object

Description

The Groupbox object allows the user to draw a rectangle with a caption.  It is usually used to group similar information to organize the screen’s appearance.  The user can configure the background, border and foreground color, change its thickness, configure a tag in the caption, etc.

Properties and Functions

Info

  • Name
  • Size
  • Location
  • ZIndex
  • Draggable

Configuration

  • Text
  • Text Font
  • Thickness
  • Corner Radius
  • Number of Decimals
  • HotKey
  • Is Enabled
  • Is Visible
  • ToolTip

Functions

  • .FontColor
  • .Text

Inserting a GroupBox

To create a new GroupBox in the Graphics Document:

  1. Click the “GroupBox” option in the Ribbon.
  2. Place the mouse pointer where you want to create the GroupBox.
  3. Click to create the new GroupBox.
 

Script Events

The GroupBox Object provides several Script Events for the user.

  • Mouse Up
  • Mouse Down
  • Mouse While
  • Mouse Right Up
  • Mouse Right Down
  • Mouse Double Click

Security

It is possible to configure different permissions per profile for this object.  For further information, please check the Security white paper.