Solid HRule/VRule in Flex « benclinkinbeard.com

Solid HRule/VRule in Flex

05.01.08Posted by Ben in FlexComments Off

This was completely non-obvious to me so figured I would blog it. To create a rule more than one pixel thick of a solid color use this format:

<mx:HRule width="500"
strokeWidth="4"
strokeColor="#1278A7"
shadowColor="#1278A7"
opaqueBackground="#1278A7" />

opaqueBackground is the key attribute since by default (and counter intuitively) rules are actually borders around a transparent rectangle.

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http://agileui.blogspot.com Rob McKeown

Where were you yesterday? I just came across this and ended up just using a 5 pixel tall canvas instead. I will have to go back and change it now. Thanks
http://frankieloscavio.blogspot.com Frankie Loscavio

Ben, thanks for this post. I actually just used your technique in a custom component container wrapper and it was perfect for what we needed. Just wanted to say thanks for this specific post and keep up the good work yo from ATL sucka.
Lawrence Kesteloot

Thanks very much for publishing this! I was about to launch into a more complex solution, like Rob.
http://thanksmister.com Mister

Thanks man, quick post, but exactly what I was looking for to make a solid VRule and HRule!