Ariad StatusBarX is an ActiveX control that provides customized status bar functionalities for Windows applications. It enables users to easily add text, progress bars, icons, and other indicators on the status bar to improve user experience.
I recently had the opportunity to test out Ariad's StatusBarX component, and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. Built on top of Microsoft's Common Controls StatusBar control, this component offers even more functionality while still incorporating everything that made the original so popular.
One of the standout features of StatusBarX is its impressive range of customization options. Users have complete control over color, as well as an array of new border styles. The component even boasts extra panel behavior styles such as a ProgressBar, allowing for even more flexibility in design.
On top of these new options, StatusBarX also adds in some helpful tools for runtime convenience. The CloneItem and SwapItem methods allow for easy panel repositioning on the fly, while the component ensures that pictures maintain their proportionality no matter the size of the StatusBar itself.
Finally, StatusBarX includes a range of handy panel-related events, making it an indispensable tool for developers who require real-time feedback on the status of their applications. All in all, I can confidently recommend StatusBarX to anyone in need of a power-packed, flexible, and reliable StatusBar control.
One of the standout features of StatusBarX is its impressive range of customization options. Users have complete control over color, as well as an array of new border styles. The component even boasts extra panel behavior styles such as a ProgressBar, allowing for even more flexibility in design.
On top of these new options, StatusBarX also adds in some helpful tools for runtime convenience. The CloneItem and SwapItem methods allow for easy panel repositioning on the fly, while the component ensures that pictures maintain their proportionality no matter the size of the StatusBar itself.
Finally, StatusBarX includes a range of handy panel-related events, making it an indispensable tool for developers who require real-time feedback on the status of their applications. All in all, I can confidently recommend StatusBarX to anyone in need of a power-packed, flexible, and reliable StatusBar control.
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