Graphical Panel Controls: Bargraph

Bargraph controls display data using a using a simple horizontal or vertical indicator. The value of the associated signal is shown at the top of the control, while the bar graphically depicts the value by coloring in a portion of the bar between the set minimum and maximum values. A bargraph control can also be used as a slider control, which allows input by clicking and dragging the slider to a desired value. Examples of this type of control can be seen in Figure 1.

Table 1 lists the properties specific to a Bargraph control. A list of common properties for all controls can be found under Common Control Properties.

Table 1: Bargraph Control Properties

PropertyFunction and Options

BarColor

Double-click to launch the Windows color selector to set the color of the control.

Style

Sets the bargraph's orientation:

  • 0-Vertical

  • 1-Horizontal

IsSlider

Specifies whether the control is a bargraph or slider:

  • 0-Bargraph

  • 1-Slider

Set integer values

Sets the input type when used as a slider:

  • 0-No: Decimal values will be set.

  • 1-Yes: Only integer values will be set.