For more information on the dragDropSpec attribute, refer to Using the dragDropSpec attribute.

The enabled attribute specifies whether or not the part is available for selection. If true, the part's contents are available for selection.

The helpFile attribute is the name of the help file associated with the part.

The helpKeysId attribute is the ID of the keys help associated with the part. The ID can be a string or an integer value.

The ID must exist in the help file associated with the part.

The helpTitle attribute is the title of the help window associated with the part.

The helpTopicId attribute is the ID of the help topic associated with the part. The ID can be a string or an integer value.

The ID must exist in the help file associated with the part.

The labelString attribute is the label of the part in string form.

For example, to dynamically display the string format of a number value, do the following:

The mappedWhenManaged attribute specifies whether the part should be shown. If the part is currently shown, setting this attribute to false will hide the part. If the part is currently hidden, setting this attribute to true will show the part, if the parent part is shown.

The menu attribute is the menu part to use as the part's menu bar or pop-up menu.

The recomputeSize attribute specifies whether the part always attempts to exactly fit in the space provided a new text string, icon, or bitmap. If the recomputeSize attribute is set to true, when the label changes, the part changes size to include the new label.

For more information on the self attribute, refer to Using the self attribute.

The shadowType attribute specifies the type of shadow that appears around the status panel. Valid values are:

The panel displays no shadow. Text in the panel looks like it is displayed directly on the status bar.

The status panel appears to be inset into the status bar.

The status panel appears to be raised above the status bar.

The constants above are defined in the CwConstants pool dictionary.

The width attribute specifies the amount of horizontal space occupied by the part.