Control Types

The TYPE field in the control definition specifies the basic behavior of the control.

Control TYPE

Control Behavior

icon (Default).

The control will run a specified action when the user clicks the control or drops a file on it.

blank

Placeholder used to adjust spacing of controls.

busy

Busy light. The control blinks (toggles images) when an action is invoked

client

A client window in the Front Panel.

clock

Clock.

date

Displays the current date.

file

Represents a file. Choosing the control runs the default action for the file.