Resizing a Gadget

There are two ways to resize a gadget -- proportionally and non-proportionally.

Proportional Resizing -- maintains the ratio of the height and width of the gadget shown in the control to maintain the proper perspective

Results of Proportional sizing

1. Select the instance of the gadget you wish to resize on the form
2. Use the handles on the gadget to resize the control like any other control in Visual Studio such as a text box, label, etc.
3. The gadget will maintain the proper proportions in the graphic regardless of your attempts to scale it in a non -proportional manner.

Non-Proportional Resizing -- allows you to resize the gadget without necessarily maintaining the height and width proportions

Results of Non-proportional resizing


1. With an instance of the Industrial Gadgets gadget, go into the "Gadget Properties", go to the Options tab, and check the "Stretch" checkbox
2. Click the OK button
3. You may now resize the gadget in any fashion you want without regards to proportions.

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