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ControlsAndProperties / Bitmap

Bitmap control

Bit map control is used insert a bit map image into the layout. This control can be used in several ways:

For example:

• To create image needles by setting its rotate angle property using an equation
• As backgrounds of other controls by setting those controls alpha values appropriately.
• To Display or hide an image based on a value of a variable. For an example you can display a warning when you exceed a given speed limit and hide it when you are below that limit.
• To include your company name or logo into the layout

Bitmap control properties

Image selection section

• Image File : Allows you to select an image file from the disk. Once loaded, preview of image will be displayed in the "Preview" area.
• Width and Height : These read only properties display the width and height of the loaded bitmap Image.

Position section

• Left and Top : These are the coordinates of the left and Top borders of the control
• Pivot left and Pivot top:
• Rotate angle : This property represents the angle in degrees to rotate control clockwise or counter-clockwise

General section

• Z-order : this property determines whether bitmap control should be displayed on top or bottom relative to the other controls placed on the overlay.
  • Bottom – Control will be placed at the bottom of all controls
  • Top - Control will be placed on top of all controls.
• Pixel format :
• Alpha : Allows you to set the transparency of the control. Values may range from 255 (opaque) to 0 (invisible)
• Button functions : You can make this control act as a push button by selecting one of the functions listed in the drop down.