Hi Steve

On Tue 06 Jan, Steve Turnbull wrote:

> I'm working on an application where a user can define an RGB colour which is
> used elsewhere. I'd like to be able to display the defined colour but I just
> can't see how to do it.
>
> Ideally I'd like to be able to change the colour of a format rectangle
> element but either I've missed something or it can't be done...
>
> Any ideas would be gratefully received.
>
> (I am also on 2.4i Developer, is anything later stable?)

As you are probably aware we use S-Base for the development of commercial
products used by customers all around the world. I will be the first to admit
that the later versions of S-Base are not the most stable environment in the
world to work in but they do offer the level features that we need for real
world applications.

You really need to consider ditching 2.4i and take the plunge! I suggest you
contact Simon to get access to a recent version and I will be happy to supply
you with some code to set format element parameters eg rectangle colours. Be
aware that these versions of S-Base offer a great deal more power to the
programmer and with that the ability to do a lot more damage. ;-)

Best regards,
---
Steve Simatos
Technical Director

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
NetInfoCast Ltd

Phone: +64 3 377 9127 NetInfoCast Ltd
Fax: +64 3 377 9135 Level 17, 119 Armagh St
Mobile: +64 21 638 691 PO Box 13889
Email: ssimatos@... Christchurch
New Zealand