Using borders in a DataWindow object

You can place borders around text, columns, graphs, and crosstabs to enhance their appearance. PowerBuilder provides six types of borders: Underline, Box, ResizeBorder, ShadowBox, Raised, and Lowered:

The illustration shows six columns across. Each is outlined with a different style of border: Underline, Box, Resize Border, Shadow Box, Raised, and Lowered.

NoteBorder appearance varies Changing the border style may not have the same effect on all Windows operating systems and display settings.

StepsTo add a border to a control in a DataWindow object:

  1. Select one or more controls.

  2. Select the border you want from the Border drop-down toolbar in the PainterBar.

    PowerBuilder places the border around the selected controls.

You can also specify a border for one or more controls in the Properties view on the General page.