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-===== Active Control Common Properties =====
-Active controls are MIStudio graphics that users can interact with at runtime.
-Common examples include buttons, push buttons, URL buttons, sliders, switches, text fields, and other input-style graphics.
-==== Overview ====
-Active controls are used when a MIStudio application needs user interaction. A control may allow a user to click a button, enter a value, change a setting, open a link, or trigger behavior in the application.
-Many active controls share common properties. Individual control pages should describe the properties that are specific to that control and link back to this page for shared behavior.
-==== Common Uses ====
-Active controls can be used to:
-  * Create operator controls
-  * Trigger actions
-  * Send values to logic or data connections
-  * Navigate between screens or pages
-  * Open a URL
-  * Allow users to enter or select values
-==== Common Properties ====
-=== Basic ===
-**Name** A unique name for the control. The name is used to identify the control in the project.
-**Visible** Controls whether the graphic is shown or hidden.
-**Enabled** Controls whether the user can interact with the control.
-**Text** The text displayed on the control, if the control supports text.
-=== Output and Interaction ===
-**PrimaryOutPort** The main output value sent by the control when it is activated or changed.
-**Click Action** Defines what happens when the control is clicked.
-**Click Count** The number of clicks required to trigger the click action.
-=== Appearance ===
-**Font** Controls the font used for control text.
-**Foreground Color** Controls the text or foreground color, if supported.
-**Background Color** Controls the background color, if supported.
-**Bezel** Adds a border or styled edge around the control, if supported.
-==== Runtime Behavior ====
-At runtime, active controls can send values, trigger actions, or change application behavior based on user interaction.
-For example, a button may send a value when clicked. A slider may send a changing numeric value. A URL button may open a configured link.
-==== Notes ====
-Not every active control supports every property listed on this page. Check the individual control page for details about that specific graphic.
-==== Related Pages ====
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:start|MIStudio Graphics]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:active_graphic|Active Graphic]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:button|Button]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:pushbutton|PushButton]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:urlbutton|URLButton]]