Adding an Object

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Adding an Object

AddObject(ClassName, [Activate], [ObjectName])

This method adds a new object to an application. This method's parameters are described on the next table.

Available parameters on the AddObject method

Name

Description

ClassName

Type of object to create

Activate

Indicates whether this object is activated after creation

ObjectName

Object's name

 

While an object is active, its Links and scripts remain enabled, according to the next example.

Set rectangle = Screen.AddObject("DrawRect", True)
rectangle.X = 200
rectangle.Y = 200
rectangle.ForegroundColor = vbRed

 

If an object is created with the Activate parameter in False, later it can be activated by using the Activate method. The type of an object can be viewed on the title bar of the Properties List.

Rectangle object (DrawRect)

Rectangle object (DrawRect)

Internal Tag object (InternalTag)

Internal Tag object (InternalTag)

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