ClipControls Property

Determines whether graphics methods in Paint events repaint the entire object or only newly exposed areas. Also determines whether the graphical operating environment creates a clipping region that excludes nongraphical controls contained by the object. Available at design time and run time.

Object.ClipControls[ = lExpr]

Property Values

• lExpr
  The settings for the ClipControls property are:

  Setting	Description
  True (.T.)	(Default) Graphics methods in Paint events repaint the entire object. A clipping region is created around nongraphical controls on a form before a Paint event.
  False (.F.)	Graphics methods in Paint events repaint only newly exposed areas. A clipping region is not created around nongraphical controls.

See Also

Paint Event | DataToClip Method | _CLIPTEXT System Variable

Applies To: Form Object | _SCREEN