ControlByAlias

concerns

 

The ControlByAlias function retrieves a reference to a control container searching the alias names of all controls of the form.

 

Syntax

ControlByAlias(AliasName)

Return value

Type

Description

Control

The Control achieved via the alias or NoValue

Parameter

Use

Name

Type

Passing

Description

Required

AliasName

String

ByVal

Alias name to archieve.

 

Example:

 

Dim c As TCEPanels.Splitter

c := Form.ControlByAlias("CartSplitter").Object

c.OpenPanel2(AnimationTypes.AnimationDrag)

 

The example searches for a control with the alias Name CartSplitter under the displayed controls of Form at runtime. The OpenPanel2 function is called for the object of the control that is found.