Arbortext Editor and ActiveX Controls

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ActiveX controls can be implemented with Arbortext Editor in two ways:

• In a separate XUI file specifying the operation of the control. Refer to the description of the activex element in the Working with XUI (XML-based User Interface) dialog boxes chapter of the Customizer's Guide.

• Defined and called directly from the .dcf file. The control is still launched in a generated XUI dialog box. Refer to Executing ActiveX Controls Using the .dcf File to Bind to an Element dDrectly.

Keep the following items in mind when working with ActiveX controls and Arbortext Editor.

• Using ActiveX controls with Arbortext Editor is supported on Windows XP and Vista platforms. Refer to the Installation Guide for Arbortext Editor, Arbortext Styler, and Arbortext Architect for a detailed list of requirements for working with ActiveX controls.

• Rhino JavaScript does not support ActiveX controls in Arbortext Editor.

• ActiveX controls are third-party tools. Many free controls are available to Windows users, as are many commercially licensed controls. Licensing and obtaining proper documentation for these third-party products is your responsibility. No claims are made as to the reliability or fitness of a third-party control or its compatibility with Arbortext Editor.