Skin Programming Reference
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The Skin Programming Reference documents the following elements and their associated attributes, methods, and events.
The elements and attributes in this section require Windows Media Player 7.0 or later unless otherwise noted.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient Attributes | Attributes that apply to all skin elements with exceptions noted. |
| Ambient Event Handlers | Event handlers that can be implemented by most skin elements. |
| Ambient Event Attributes | Attributes detailing the state of Windows Media Player when an event is fired. |
| AUTOMENU | Provides a way to display the Quick Access Panel in a skin. |
| BUTTON | A standalone button. |
| BUTTONELEMENT | A button within a button group. |
| BUTTONGROUP | A group of button elements. |
| COLUMN | Represents a column within a playlist control. |
| CONTROLS | Provides access to the Controls object from within a skin. |
| CUSTOMSLIDER | A customizable slider control. |
| EDITBOX | Provides a way for users to enter text within a skin. |
| EFFECTS | An element that contains and controls a collection of effects. |
| EQUALIZERSETTINGS | An element allowing manipulation of the graphic equalizer. |
| ITEM | Represents an item in a list box or pop-up control. |
| LISTBOX | Provides a way for users to select items from a list. |
| PLAYER | Provides access to the Player object from within a skin. |
| PLAYLIST | An element for controlling the appearance of a playlist within a skin. |
| POPUP | Provides a way for users to select items from a list. |
| PROGRESSBAR | Provides a way to display progress information in a horizontal or vertical control. |
| SETTINGS | Provides access to the Settings object from within a skin. |
| SLIDER | A slider control. |
| SUBVIEW | Subsections within a view that can be moved or hidden. |
| TEXT | A control containing text. |
| THEME | The main element identifying a skin file. |
| VIDEO | An element for specifying the appearance of a video window. |
| VIDEOSETTINGS | An element allowing control of various video settings. |
| VIEW | Specifies what the user interface (UI) looks like for each category of media. |
| Miscellaneous | Specialized attributes and other miscellaneous topics for use in creating skins. |
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