Form Properties

 

The Form is the top-most control in every custom form. It contains the default form panel that displays when you open a new workspace.

Appearance

 

BackColor

The color of the form background. Choose from web, system, or custom colors.

Font

Refers to a type family. Controls the appearance of the text including size, bold, italic, underline. Every control on the form adopts this font property unless otherwise specified.

ForeColor

The color of the text. Choose from web, system, or custom colors. Every control on the form adopts this color property unless otherwise specified.

Border

 

BorderColor

The color of the border that displays around the form background. Choose from web, system, or custom colors.

BorderStyle

Controls the style of the border. The default property is None meaning no border is displayed.

BorderWidth

Controls the width of the border (in pixels).

Control

 

ControlID

Used to identify the form background. By default, the control ID is Form1. You can change the control ID as needed. The ID can contain numerals or letters, but it must begin with a letter.

Implementation

 

CodeBase

Designates the .NET assembly and form class from which the form will inherit functionality.

EventLanguage

The programming language, Visual Basic or C#, used to write form event code.