How Windows2K skin is created

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How Windows2K skin is created

This following table lists properties used by the built-in Windows2K skin.

Note: This article only lists all the properties used by this skin. It is recommended that you also read Designing a TabStrip using Images, which explains the various implementation techniques used in this skin in much greater detail.

Property	Value	Remarks
The following properties apply on the _Default look. The Default look is automatically applied to all tab items in this skin. To access the _Default look item in code, use TabStrip.ItemLooks.Default To modify the _Default look with TabStrip Builder, start TabStrip Builder, select the _Default look item, then edit its properties in the property grid;
LeftIcon.Url	00010301	The ID of the built-in image
Image.Url	00010302	The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.Url	00010303	The ID of the built-in image
LeftIcon.SelectedUrl	00010304	The ID of the built-in image
Image.SelectedUrl	00010305	The ID of the built-in image
RightIcon.SelectedUrl	00010306	The ID of the built-in image
Image.Mode	MenuItemBodyImages. ImageMode.TextBackground	The image is used for text background.
Image.BackgroundRepeat	BackgroundRepeat.RepeatX	The image is repeated horizontally.
SubGroup.Style.CssText	font-family: tahoma; font-size: 8pt; background-image: url(00010300); background-repeat: repeat-x; cursor: default;	Specifies the background image and font for the whole tab group. 00010300 is the ID of the built-in image that forms the bottom border.
NormalStyle.CssText	position: relative; top: 2px;	The item is 2 pixels below the original position in normal state.
SelectedStyle.CssText	position: relative; top: 0px;	The item is at its original position in selected state.
Text.Padding.Top	3	Text paddings.

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