Summary
In this chapter, we saw how to build the status bar framework module, which is based on a number of key elements.
The individual status bar elements are based on the StatusBar and StatusBarScroll classes, which are consolidated within a configurable container called StatusBarContainer. The StatusBarManager class helps control the appearance of a status bar within the concept of a service-oriented architecture. We discussed how Timer and TimerEvent can be used to create the visual representation of text scrolling, and how a dynamic popup menu can be used to start or stop this scrolling. Finally, we discovered the settings required within the AppParameters class for the AppFrame to display a status bar.
In the next chapter, we will review ...
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