EntrySet.Controls Namespace ContainerPanel Component

ContainerPanel controls are used to provide an identifiable grouping for other controls. Typically, you use panels to subdivide a form by function. Grouping all options in a panel gives the user a logical visual cue. At ContainerPanel you can set the color, background fill, frame color and its style.

PureComponents ContainerPanel controls are used to provide an identifiable grouping for other controls. Typically, you use panels to subdivide a form by function. For example, you may have an order form that specifies mailing options such as which overnight carrier to use. Grouping all options in a panel gives the user a logical visual cue. At design time all the controls can be moved easily - when you move the ContainerPanel control, all its contained controls move, too. The controls grouped in a panel can be accessed through its Controls property.

 Appearance

ContainerPanel has simple appearance. Besides the background color and background fill you can also set the color and the style of the border. In Border property you can turn off the displaying of left, right, and top and bottom part of the border. It can be useful especially when the panel dock is on the left side of the form and you want only the line on the right side of the border to be displayed as it is shown on the picture.

The appearance of the ControlPanel is influenced by the ContainerPanelStyle class setting.