Fill Property Syntax

 

Fill properties are specified using the syntax:

 

"ForeColor" "BackColor" "Pattern" Mode

 

Parameter

Description

ForeColor

The foreground color name. See Colors for details.

BackColor

The background color name. See Colors for details.

Pattern

The fill pattern name as it appears in the dialog fill pattern palette. The name must be enclosed in double quotes.

Mode

The background mode specifies whether vector fills should be opaque (1) or transparent (2). The background mode is specified as a value, and is not enclosed in quotes. Transparent backgrounds are only available for vector fills.

 

Example:

"Red" "Desert Blue" "Backward slash" 2

 

 

See Also

Default Settings

Formats for Attribute Values

Font Property Syntax

Line Property Syntax

Symbol Property Syntax

Numeric Label Property Syntax

Using Custom Setting Files