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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.