ExplorerBarXP™ is an ActiveX control that mimics Microsoft Windows XP's ExplorerBar control. It enables the display of various commands and pieces of information in logical categories.
ExplorerBarXP 2.0 has been built from scratch to be the most capable and customizable ExplorerBar component on the market. The demo is available for download to show users the amazing progress made in achieving this task.
This control is compatible with Windows XP Visual Styles, including third-party styles. Additionally, it is compatible with emulated Visual Styles and 'Classic' styles that work on all versions of Windows, including older ones like Windows 98 and NT 4.0. The control also fully supports Unicode, allowing developers worldwide to use international characters (Japanese, Russian, Arabic, etc.) in their applications.
The ExplorerBarXP ActiveX control offers users the following features:
- XP style interface
- The only ExplorerBar control for VB that supports 3rd party Visual Styles
- 32-bit icons and PNG images (on all versions of Windows)
- Supports multiple image sizes (up to 48x48)
- All colors and fonts are customizable
- Background pictures and variable opacity
- Supports embedded controls
- Expandable/collapsible/closeable groupings
- Multiline captions
- Sortable
- Indentations for treeview style
- Balloon style tooltips
- Unicode support
- Adjustable margins
- Link, text, control, and picture TaskItems
- Animations and special effects
- Ideal for your VB applications.
In conclusion, the ExplorerBarXP ActiveX control is a fantastic tool for developers to present complex information and commands to users in a visually appealing, modern-looking way. Its comprehensive customization options and compatibility with multiple Windows versions make it an essential component for any VB application.
Version 2.0: N/A