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How Windows2K skin is created

This following table lists properties used by the built-in Windows2K skin.

Note: This article only lists all the properties used by this skin. It is recommended that you also read Designing a TabStrip using Images, which explains the various implementation techniques used in 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 00010301 The ID of the built-in image
Image.Url 00010302 The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.Url 00010303 The ID of the built-in image
LeftIcon.SelectedUrl 00010304 The ID of the built-in image
Image.SelectedUrl 00010305 The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.SelectedUrl 00010306 The ID of the built-in image
Image.Mode MenuItemBodyImages. ImageMode.TextBackground The image is used for text background.
Image.BackgroundRepeat BackgroundRepeat.RepeatX The image is repeated horizontally.
SubGroup.Style.CssText font-family: tahoma;
font-size: 8pt;
background-image: url(00010300);
background-repeat: repeat-x;
cursor: default;
 Specifies the background image and font for the whole tab group. 00010300 is the ID of the built-in image that forms the bottom border.
NormalStyle.CssText position: relative;
top: 2px; 		The item is 2 pixels below the original position in normal state.
SelectedStyle.CssText position: relative;
top: 0px; 		The item is at its original position in selected state.
Text.Padding.Top 3 Text paddings.