Tuesday, November 18, 2008

New Sample: Form_ControlGroups_2K3

Form_ControlGroups_2K3

Author: A.D. Tejpal

This sample db demonstrates handling of form controls in distinct groups in such a way that actions meant for a given group get performed across all controls belonging to that group, without having to process any loop for tackling individual controls. This functionality is achieved via class module named C_ControlGrps. Grouped controls get assigned to a collection, as instances of this class.

Following styles of grouping are shown - covering two distinct groups in each case:
(a) Permanent grouping via control's tag value assigned at design stage.
(b) Dynamic grouping allowing the user to add / remove controls to any of the groups as desired, at run time.

For current illustration, following actions performed on the groups at run time, are demonstrated:
(a) Manipulation of default values group-wise.
(b) Locking / unlocking of controls group-wise.
(c) Restricting tabbing to a particular group as desired.
(d) Hiding / un-hiding of groups as desired.
(e) Manipulation of back colors group-wise, via slider bars for R/G/B color components.
(f) Special effects - This involves a continuous cycle of smooth transition of shades for the back color, interspersed with periodic swapping of back colors between the two groups.

You can find this sample here: http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=438


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