ExplorerBar object
Tip The /COM object can be placed on a HTML page (with usage of the HTML object tag:  <object classid="clsid:...">)  using the class identifier: {3B1C55AF-6DC2-4146-811D-60DA6199DC72}. The object's program identifier is: "Exontrol.ExplorerBar". The /COM object module is: "ExplorerBar.dll"
The Exontrol's ExplorerBar ActiveX control, an accurate reproduction of the Microsoft Windows XP Explorer Bar, provides an intuitive user-interface when large amounts of information need to be presented.The object model is rich and intuitive. The ExplorerBar component lets the user changes its visual appearance using skins, each one providing an additional visual experience that enhances viewing pleasure. Skins are relatively easy to build and put on any part of the control. The ExplorerBar component supports the following properties:

NameDescription
AllowResizeShortcutBarSpecifies whether the user can resize the shortcutbar, to allow multiple shortcuts to be visible.
AllowTooltipSpecifies whether the control displays a tooltip when the item's caption is too long.
AnchorFromPointRetrieves the identifier of the anchor from point.
AppearanceSpecifies the control's appearance.
AttachTemplateAttaches a script to the current object, including the events, from a string, file, a safe array of bytes.
BackColorRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the control's background color.
BackColorGroupRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the group's background color.
BackColorGroup2Specifies the color at the ending boundary line of the gradient group's caption.
BackgroundReturns or sets a value that indicates the background color for parts in the control.
BeginUpdateMaintains performance when items are added to the control one at a time.
BorderGroupHeightSpecifies the height of the border between groups.
BorderHeightSpecifies the border's height.
BorderWidthSpecifies the border's width.
DelayScrollSpecifies the delay used when user selects a group.
DisplayExpandIconSpecifies whether the control displays the expand icon on the group's caption.
EnabledEnables or disables the control.
EndUpdateResumes painting the control after painting is suspended by the BeginUpdate method.
EnsureVisibleScrolls the control's content so the specified group/item fits the control's client area.
EventParamRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the current's event parameter.
ExecuteTemplateExecutes a template and returns the result.
ExpandIconRetrieves or sets the index of the icon used to paint the expand button.
ExpandOnClickExpands the group when its caption is clicked.
ExpandShortcutCountRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the number of shortcuts being expanded.
ExpandShortcutImageRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the index of the image being displayed to expand the shortcuts.
FontRetrieves or sets the control's font.
ForeColorRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the control's foreground color.
ForeColorGroupRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the group's foreground color.
FormatAnchorSpecifies the visual effect for anchor elements in HTML captions.
GroupAppearanceSpecifies the group's appearance.
GroupFromPointGets the group from point.
GroupHeightSpecifies the group's height.
GroupsRetrieves the control's groups collection.
HandCursorSpecifies whether the control uses the hand cursor when the mouse is over the item.
HighlightItemTypeSpecifies the way how the control highlights the item.
HTMLPictureAdds or replaces a picture in HTML captions.
hWndRetrieves the handle of the control's window.
HyperLinkColorSpecifies the hyperlink color.
ImagesSets the control's handle image list.
ItemFromPointRetrieves the item from point.
PictureRetrieves or sets a graphic to be displayed in the control's background.
PictureDisplayRetrieves or sets a value that indicates the way how the graphic is displayed on the control's background.
RefreshRefreshes the control.
ReplaceIconAdds a new icon, replaces an icon or clears the control's image list.
ScrollButtonHeightSpecifies the height of the button in the vertical scrollbar.
ScrollFontRetrieves or sets the scrollbar's font.
ScrollOrderPartsSpecifies the order of the buttons in the scroll bar.
ScrollPartCaptionSpecifies the caption being displayed on the specified scroll part.
ScrollPartCaptionAlignmentSpecifies the alignment of the caption in the part of the scroll bar.
ScrollPartEnableIndicates whether the specified scroll part is enabled or disabled.
ScrollPartVisibleIndicates whether the specified scroll part is visible or hidden.
ScrollThumbSizeSpecifies the size of the thumb in the scrollbar.
ScrollToolTipSpecifies the tooltip being shown when the user moves the scroll box.
ScrollWidthSpecifies the width of the vertical scrollbar.
SelectShortcutSelects and displays the specified shortcut.
ShortcutBarBackColorRetrieves or sets the shortcut bar's background color.
ShortcutBarHeightSelects and displays the specified shortcut.
ShortcutBarSelBackColorRetrieves or sets the background color for the selected icon in the shortcut bar.
ShortcutBarSelCaptionBackColorRetrieves or sets the background color for selected shortcut when its entire caption is displayed.
ShortcutPictureSpecifies a custom-size picture assigned to a shortcut.
ShortcutPictureHeightSpecifies the height in pixels of the custom size picture being displayed in the shortcut bar.
ShortcutPictureWidthSpecifies the width in pixels of the custom size picture being displayed in the shortcut bar.
ShortcutResizeBackColorRetrieves or sets the background color for the shortcut's resize bar.
ShowFocusRectSpecifies a value that indicates whether the control draws the focused item.
ShowImageListRetrieves or sets a value that indicates whether the image list window is visible or hidden.
ShowShortcutBarRetrieves or sets a value that indicates whether the image shortcut bar is visible or hidden.
ShowToolTipShows the specified tooltip at given position.
SmallIconsRetrieves or sets a value that indicates whether the control uses small icons or large icons.
TemplateSpecifies the control's template.
TemplateDefDefines inside variables for the next Template/ExecuteTemplate call.
TemplatePutDefines inside variables for the next Template/ExecuteTemplate call.
ToolTipDelaySpecifies the time in ms that passes before the ToolTip appears.
ToolTipFontRetrieves or sets the tooltip's font.
ToolTipPopDelaySpecifies the period in ms of time the ToolTip remains visible if the mouse pointer is stationary within a control.
ToolTipWidthSpecifies a value that indicates the width of the tooltip window, in pixels.
UseVisualThemeSpecifies whether the control uses the current visual theme to display certain UI parts.
VersionRetrieves the control's version.
VisualAppearanceRetrieves the control's appearance.