3-way slider control

[Paul Dupuis]

Yea, I know I can make my own custom controls and have on numerous 
occasions.

I *MUCH* prefer to use existing controls as I dislike UI coding. To me 
it is the most tedious part of app development.

This google search shows (at least the majority of initial images) a 
bunch of 2-position on/off switches that are often circular or squares 
"thumbs" in a oval or rectangular "switch". I was looking for something 
like that (or LC's switch widget) but with 3 positions.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sliding+switch+icons&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiR6vXFyuXwAhU517sIHfbeA-kQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=sliding+switch+icons&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCFMFijOWC_PWgAcAB4AIABnwGIAeEIkgEDMC44mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=BFKtYJHYH7mu7_UP9r2PyA4&bih=910&biw=1920

Regardless, I have decided to use a standard LC slider set to -1,0,+1 
with some labels grouped to it. It works like a charm and minimizes the 
number of graphics/objects and code.

Thanks,



On 5/25/2021 1:14 PM, Rick Harrison via use-livecode wrote:
> Hi Paul,
>
> You can make your own custom controls in LiveCode.
>
> Perhaps you just want something more like three radio buttons,
> or simulate a slider control with buttons and graphics.
>
> Give us an example image to help clarify what you want.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>
>> On May 25, 2021, at 11:38 AM, Paul Dupuis via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rick and Jacqueline,
>>
>> Thank you for the horizontal slider suggestions. This could suffice for what I need. I was imagining more of the common "circle inside an oval" "switch" control you see on the web and in apps these days. However, beggars can't always be choosers and I the slider works well for what I need.
>>
>> Roger,
>>
>> Thank you. ScrollbarOmatic looks like I could adjust setting to get something closer to a "circle inside an oval" 3-position switch. FYI as I was adjusting the controls to get the style I am seeking the following error popped up:
>>
>> *compiling at 11:34:54 AM*
>>
>> Type Expression: bad factor
>>
>> Object backBar
>>
>> Line if tx ≥ tIndEndPos then
>>
>> Hint ≥
>>
>> I did not seem to actually impact continue to refine the appearance.
>>
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