ButtonEx ActiveX Control Reference
Returns/sets a path to a graphic to be displayed when the button has focus. This graphic is loaded asynchronously.
Property type
A String value.
Syntax
object.SkinFocusPath [= string]
The SkinFocusPath property syntax has these parts:
| Part | Description |
| object | An expression evaluating to an object of type ButtonEx. |
| string | A String value. |
Remarks
The five (5) skinnable button states are as follows: SkinUp, SkinOver, SkinFocus, SkinDown, SkinDisabled, refered to as the skin properties. Each also has a helper property: SkinUpPath, SkinOverPath, SkinFocusPath, SkinDownPath, SkinDisabledPath, that accepts a file path or network path (internet included) to load the Picture Object.
Note The skin path properties are asyncronous, and completion of load will depend on the network speed or file system speed. Also any failure to load will not return any error when setting the skin path properties.
The SkinUp property is required to be set before the control will function as a skinnable button. The SkinUp graphic also becomes the default graphic for any of the skin properties that aren't set.
When initially setting any of the skin properties, the controls Appearance property will automatically change to Skin. This may be overridden to another style if needed. Also if all the skin properties are set back to nothing when at least one had a graphic set, then controls Appearance property will automatically change from Skin to 3D.
The graphics for the skin properties do not have to be the same size, shape, or transparent area, however, unintended effects can result.
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