Can't color a rectangle

adyble

Hello
using RB v21 / Delphi 10.3
I'm trying to add a line color and fill color to a shape/rectangle. I used to just click it then click fill and select the color. On this version it doesn't do anything. Do I have to do it a different way ?
Thanks
Andy

nardmoseley

Hi Andy,

This feature has not changed.

Select a Rectangle, use the FillColor, LineColor buttons on the Draw Toolbar to specify the color. Alternatively can use the Object Inspector Brush and Pen properties (make sure Brush.Style is bsSolid, Pen.Style is psSolid)

adyble

Hi Nard
It works ok with the Object inspector but no where near as convenient. Is there something missing on my install or a setting/uses for the ppDesigner ?

nardmoseley

Hi Andy,

The FillColor/LineColor buttons work two ways.

1. Right side of button - displays color palette

The right side of the button has a down arrow. Press mouse button when over the down arrow and a drop down color palette appears. Use the mouse to select a color from the palette. There is also a choice of 'No Fill' for fill color, which will remove any color.

Note: The color you select form the palette becomes the current color for the button.

2. Main part of button - applies current color

Mouse click the main part of the button and the current color is applied to the selected component. The current color could be 'No Fill' in which case no color is applied.

adyble

Maybe I need to update the version. It worked fine until I installed the version I have now.
Andy