Section author: Jonathon Love

ParentControl (abstract)

Inherits from BaseControl

This control type is abstract and can not be used directly.

Properties

A control that inherits from a ParentControl supports the embedding of child controls through the children property.

Property

Description

Form

children

An array of control definitions that are to be embedded into the parent control.

Array of valid Controls

If the control is also a DisplayControl (i.e., CheckBox or RadioButton) another property is available.

Property

Description

Form

style

Sets the layout position of child controls relative the parent.

enum: list, inline, list-inline, inline-list

Further Details

style

  • list: Children are placed below the parent in a vertical list.

  • inline: Children are placed to the right of the parent in a horizontal list.

  • list-inline: Children are placed below the parent in a horizontal list.

  • inline-list: Children are placed to the right of the parent in a vertical list.

Controls

Below is a list of controls that inherit from ParentControl.