Introduction to ActiveX Properties, Methods, and Events
Properties, methods, and events are the three types of functions you can apply to an ActiveX control.
The distinction between a property and a method is not always obvious but can be clarified by the following statements:
Let
variable =
method
is generally legal syntax.
Let
method =
variable
is not.
Both
Let
property
= variable
and
Let
variable =
property
, however, are legal constructs.
An event is a function triggered within your application by an ActiveX control to which you can respond.
Note:
The properties, methods, and events listed in this chapter include those designed for the ActiveX access method. In addition, you may see other properties, methods, and events associated with a control which are provided by the development tool (for example, Visual Basic). Consult the documentation of your specific development tool for information.