changing background color with a command 1

[lvadmin]

Is there a way to change the background color with a command? I can't seem to find any information on this.

Thanks,

Ross

 

[jimstarr]

Hi Ross,

From the Help on BackColor:

Object.BackColor[ = nColor]

Jim

 

[rgbean]

Ross,
Not all controls (in all versions of VFP) have a BackColor property. What are you trying to change and in what version of VFP?

Rick

 

[lvadmin]

Sorry about that I am using vfp 8 and I simply would just like to alter the backcolor, but without having to go in and select it each time.

I have tried that command above:

Object.BackColor[ = nColor]

but simply says object object is not found.

Unsure of what could be the cause of it...

 

[jimstarr]

Object.BackColor[ = nColor]

This is a generic statement to show the syntax. You need to fill it in with the name of your object and the color. Example:

form1.backcolor = RGB(192,192,192)

Jim

 

[lvadmin]

form1.backcolor = RGB(192,192,192)
"object form1 is not found"

?

Thanks,

Ross

 

[jimstarr]

Hi Ross,

"Form1" is just my example of the name of an object. You need to replace it with the name of your actual object, the one you wish to change the color of.

Maybe you just want to change the BackColor of the screen? Try:

_screen.backcolor = rgb(192,192,192)

Jim

 

[rgbean]

Ross,
You must use the "real" object's name - not just "form1". The easiest way to do this inside your Form Load() (for example) is to use the generic - self-referential:

ThisForm.BackColor = RGB(192,192,192)

Note: IN VFP 8.0, this can be effected by the VFP Theme settings when running under XP / 2003.

Rick

 

[Mike Gagnon]

Is there a way to change the background color with a command? I can't seem to find any information on this.

Faq184-3534



Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.

 

[lvadmin]

Thanks, Jim

The following command:
_screen.backcolor = rgb(192,192,192)


worked great!! Thanks everyone...

 

[lvadmin]

And what would I use for changing the font color?

 

[jimstarr]

Something like

_screen.forecolor = rgb(0, 0, 255)

Jim

 

[lvadmin]

Thanks for your help everyone!!'

Ross