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It is likely that when you first access the interface the Toolbox will be minimised. If the toolbox is minimised, it can be seen on the left-hand side of the interface (indicated by the red circle in Figure 1.10).
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When designing, a good idea is to pin the toolbox menu so that it remains open on the interface. If you do not do this, each time you move onto another element of the interface, the toolbox will minimise. This can be achieved by selecting the pin icon (indicated by the red circle in Figure 1.11).
Figure 1.11: The Toolbox pin icon
The toolbox contains nine different folders of available tools. If you open the All Windows Forms folder you will see all the available options.
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It is unlikely that you will need to use any GUI elements beyond those held in the Common Controls folder. For our first form we will be using the Button and Textbox elements (indicated by red ovals, Figure 1.12).
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Figure 1.12: Toolbox folders
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Design and programming
Provides an area in which you design the interface for your system and write the program code required to accept inputs, process data and produce the required outputs.
Toolbox
Provides a set of tools that will allow you to use a predefined visual GUI and control objects for the application you wish to develop. You can use your mouse to drag and drop any of the GUI options in the toolbox onto the form. (continued)
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