Common Controls Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables (Compact 7)
3/12/2014
In Windows Embedded Compact, you can add common UI elements, such as dialog boxes or tool tips, by adding the Common Controls catalog items to your OS design.
For more information, see Common Controls Reference.
For more information about how to add or remove catalog items, see Design Your First OS.
Hardware and Software Requirements
- A device that has a display screen.
- Requires the Minimal Graphics, Windowing, and Events Subsystem (GWES) Configuration catalog item. For more information, see GWES Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables.
Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables
The following table describes the catalog items and associated SYSGEN variables that you can use to add features to the shell and UI for your OS.
| Catalog item | SYSGEN variable | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Common Control |
SYSGEN_COMMCTRL |
Win32 common controls for the UI, such as tree views, property sheets, and toolbars. For more information, see Common Controls Reference. |
None. |
Animation Control |
SYSGEN_COMMCTRL_ANIMATE |
Win32 animation controls that can play a video clip. For more information, see Animation Controls Reference. |
Requires support for playing video. For more information, see Encoded Media Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables. |
Common Dialog Support |
SYSGEN_COMMDLG |
Common dialog box functionality that you can use to develop dialog boxes for the UI. |
None. |