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Version: 8.1

system.gui.color

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Creates a new color object, either by parsing a string or by having the RGB[A] channels specified explicitly. See toColor to see a list of available color names.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax (String)​

system.gui.color(color)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringcolorA string that will be coerced into a color. Can accept many formats, such as "red" or "#FF0000" or "255,0,0".

Returns​

Color - The newly created color.

Scope​

Vision Client

Syntax (int)​

system.gui.color(red, green, blue, [alpha])

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
IntegerredThe red component of the color, an integer 0-255.
IntegergreenThe green component of the color, an integer 0-255.
IntegerblueThe blue component of the color, an integer 0-255.
IntegeralphaThe alpha component of the color, an integer 0-255. [optional]

Returns​

Color - The newly created color.

Scope​

Vision Client

Code Examples​

Example #1
# This example changes the background color of a component to red.

myComponent = event.source
myComponent.background = system.gui.color(255,0,0) # turn the component red