How WindowsXP skin is created

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How WindowsXP skin is created

This following table lists the properties used by the built-in WindowsXP skin.

Note: It is recommended that you also read Designing a TabStrip using Images which explains the various implementation techniques used in designing this skin in much greater detail.

Property	Value	Remarks
The following properties apply on the _Default look. The Default look is automatically applied to all tab items in this skin. To access the _Default look item in code, use TabStrip.ItemLooks.Default To modify the _Default look with TabStrip Builder, start TabStrip Builder, select the _Default look item, then edit its properties in the property grid;
LeftIcon.Url	00010004	The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.Url	00010005	The ID of the built-in image
LeftIcon.HoverUrl	00010006	The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.HoverUrl	00010007	The ID of the built-in image
LeftIcon.SelectedUrl	00010008	The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.SelectedUrl	00010009	The ID of the built-in image
NormalStyle.CssText	position: relative; top: 2px; background-image: url(00010001); background-repeat: repeat-x	Specifies the background image and position for normal state. 00010001 is the ID of the built-in image .
HoverStyle.CssText	position: relative; top: 2px; background-image: url(00010002); background-repeat: repeat-x	Specifies the background image and position for hover state. 00010002 is the ID of the built-in image .
SelectedStyle.CssText	background-image: url(00010003); background-repeat: repeat-x	Specifies the background image for selected state. 00010003 is the ID of the built-in image .
SubGroup.Style.CssText	background-image:url(00010000); background-position-y:bottom; background-repeat:repeat-x; color:black; cursor:default; font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif', Verdana;font-size:8.25pt;	Specifies the background image and font for the whole tab group. 00010000 is the ID of the built-in image that forms the bottom border.
SubGroup.ItemSpacing	1	1 pixel between tab items.
Text.Padding.Top	3	Text paddings.
Height	21	Item height.

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