Gradient on the background of a slide bar

[labuda]

Hi,

I would like to have a gradient [example: red to blue] on my slide bar background. I don't want it to change depending on the slider position, it should remain fixed.

However, I would like to be able to change it to another gradient [example: green to orange] at some point in the run time.

Can this be done?

Thanks

Aleks.

[nyc_(is_out_of_here)]

Yes, you can.

Here's an example I was given for a dial but the principle should be the same for a slide bar.

I've changed the colors around experimenting with it.

[labuda]

Thanks!

But I forgot to mention, I have labview 7.1

Is there a way I could view your VI somehow?

Thanks again

Aleks.

[Jarrod_S.]

I'll post a screenshot of the code. That should help you reproduce it. Good luck!

Message Edited by Jarrod S. on 05-11-2006 12:54 PM

[labuda]

Hi,

I tried implementing your VI in labview 7.1. I can't seem to find the scale.interpcolor[] property in the property node. Is it possible that it's a LabView 8 exclusive property? If so, is there a LabView 7 equivalent?

Thanks
Aleks.

[GerdW]

Hi Aleks,

a 'Meter' control has these properties (MarkerValues[], InterpColor), but a normal 'slide' doesn't have them!
So those properties are only available, when the scale already has a "colorful" background 🙂

But: you can put a second object behind your control to simulate the color ramp. Or you try your luck with customizing the control.

Message Edited by GerdW on 05-15-2006 01:34 PM