TParamLabel is a specialized UI component created by TMS Software, primarily used in Delphi and C++Builder development environments. It is featured in the TMS VCL UI Pack (formerly known as the TMS Component Pack). Core Purpose
The control functions like a standard label but features HTML formatting and hyperlinked “parameters” that users can click to modify values in-place. Its design directly mimics the interactive text style found in the Microsoft Outlook Rules Wizard, where text sentences have clickable variables (e.g., “Apply this rule after the message arrives from people or public group”). Key Features
In-place Editing: Clicking on a defined parameter within the text opens an editor immediately at the text location.
Built-in Editors: The component automatically supports multiple parameter input types, including: Dropdown Listboxes and Popup Menus Spin Editors (for numbers) Custom interfaces or standard text entry
Advanced visual types like Color, Brush style, and Pen style selectors
Mini HTML Support: You can format parts of the text using standard HTML-like tags (such as , , or ) to blend static label text seamlessly with your parameters. Common Use Cases
Developers use TParamLabel to create highly intuitive configuration screens or query builders. Instead of forcing users to navigate complex forms filled with traditional text boxes and checkboxes, you can present an easy-to-read, natural-language sentence where they only click the variables they need to change. TMS VCL UI Pack
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