DirectSkin

DirectSkin is a super handy tool for software developers who want to make their applications look great with cool skins. Imagine transforming a regular app into something visually stunning in just a few minutes! All you need to do is integrate the DirectSkin OCX into your project, and you’re off to the races!

What is DirectSkin?

Basically, DirectSkin is a library that lets you add skinning features to your software easily. You don’t need any fancy controls to get started. Just pop the DirectSkin library into your project and with just a few lines of code, you can choose which WindowBlinds skin you want for your app. It’s an affordable way to jazz up your application without having to create a whole custom skinning system.

How to Add DirectSkin

The process of adding DirectSkin depends on the programming language you're using. Start by going to the projects menu and selecting components. This will open up a dialog where you can pick DirectSkin files for your app. Look for 'wbOCX ActiveX Control Module' in the list, check it, and click OK. A new icon should pop up in your toolbox window, ready for action!

Create Your Skin

You’ll want to add DirectSkin to your main form since closing this form will also shut down the skinning feature. The first step is pretty much the same whether you're building a dialog-based app or an MDI/SDI app.

Your Key Features

Here are some key features of "DirectSkin":

• Cool window borders and buttons with standard functions


• Custom tool window borders


• Edit window borders

This list goes on—think scrollbars, progress bars, radio buttons—you name it!

User Requirements

You can use DirectSkin with any programming language supporting ActiveX controls like C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Delphi, etc.! Just keep in mind not all features work on every platform.

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