Setting gradients and background pictures in a DataWindow object

You can use the background effects to give the DataWindow object more visual interest. For example, you can set a vertical gradient on a header band to differentiate it from the other bands in the DataWindow object:

Picture showing part of a DataWindow with the title band highlighted in a background color.

StepsTo set a gradient background in a DataWindow object:

  1. Position the mouse on an empty spot in the DataWindow object, display the pop-up menu, and select Properties.

  2. On the Background page in the Properties view for the DataWindow object, select a type of gradient from the Brush Mode drop-down list.

  3. Select the primary (background) color from the Color drop-down list.

  4. Select the secondary (gradient) color from the Gradient group Color drop-down list.

Part of a DataWindow showing gradient background colors.

StepsTo set a picture as the background in a DataWindow object:

  1. Position the mouse on an empty spot in the DataWindow object, display the pop-up menu, and select Properties.

  2. On the Background page in the Properties view for the DataWindow object, select Picture from the Brush Mode drop-down list.

  3. Specify the image file in the File field in the Picture group.

  4. From the Tile Mode drop-down list, select the style you want to use.

    Selections from the drop-down list allow you to display the picture in its original size, stretch the picture in different directions, or tile multiple copies of the picture in a variety of possible patterns.