Tool-tip Settings

A feature that configures the tool-tip text and its appearance to provide users with additional context or guidance when interacting with the button.

Overview

The Tooltip Settings feature allows developers to customize the text and visual appearance of the tooltip that appears when the user hovers over the SiticoneTileButton. It provides control over the tooltip’s content, font, background and text colors, and timing properties such as initial delay, auto pop delay, and reshow delay. This feature enhances usability by offering helpful hints or descriptions about the button's function.

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Feature Properties Table

Property Name	Type	Default Value	Description
TooltipText	string	string.Empty	The text displayed in the tooltip when the user hovers over the button.
TooltipFont	Font	new Font("Segoe UI", 9f)	The font used for displaying the tooltip text.
TooltipBackColor	Color	Color.Black	The background color of the tooltip popup.
TooltipForeColor	Color	Color.White	The text color used in the tooltip.
TooltipInitialDelay	int	(Inherited from _tooltip.InitialDelay)	The delay (in milliseconds) before the tooltip appears on hover.
TooltipAutoPopDelay	int	(Inherited from _tooltip.AutoPopDelay)	The duration (in milliseconds) that the tooltip remains visible once displayed.
TooltipReshowDelay	int	(Inherited from _tooltip.ReshowDelay)	The delay (in milliseconds) before the tooltip is shown again after being hidden.
TooltipAlwaysShow	bool	(Based on _tooltip.Active)	Determines whether the tooltip should always be shown on hover.

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Key Points

Aspect	Details
Contextual Guidance	Tooltip text provides additional information about the button’s function, improving usability.
Customizable Appearance	Developers can tailor the font, background, and text colors to match the application’s design.
Timing Control	Adjustable delays ensure that the tooltip behaves responsively and predictably, enhancing user experience.

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Best Practices

Practice	Explanation
Keep tooltip text concise	Use brief, clear descriptions to help users understand the button's functionality without overwhelming them.
Match tooltip appearance to UI design	Customize the TooltipFont, TooltipBackColor, and TooltipForeColor so that tooltips blend well with your overall application theme.
Adjust delays to balance responsiveness and usability	Set TooltipInitialDelay, TooltipAutoPopDelay, and TooltipReshowDelay based on typical user interaction speeds to avoid tooltip annoyance.
Test tooltips on multiple devices and screen sizes	Ensure the tooltip remains legible and positioned correctly across various display resolutions.

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Common Pitfalls

Pitfall	Recommendation
Overly verbose tooltip text	Keep the tooltip text short to avoid clutter and distraction.
Inconsistent styling with the rest of the UI	Standardize tooltip styling across the application for a cohesive look.
Improper delay settings causing frustration	Test and fine-tune the delay properties to prevent tooltips from appearing too quickly or too late.
Neglecting accessibility requirements	Ensure tooltip text contrasts sufficiently with the background and is legible for all users.

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Usage Scenarios

Scenario	Description
Form Input Guidance	Provide tooltips on buttons that perform form submissions, reset actions, or data processing to inform users of the next steps.
Navigation Aids	Enhance navigational buttons by adding tooltips that explain their destination or function.
Feature Explanation	Use tooltips on complex or multi-functional buttons to provide brief descriptions of their purpose, thereby reducing user confusion.

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Code Examples

Example 1: Basic Tooltip Integration

This example demonstrates how to integrate the SiticoneTileButton with default tooltip settings. The tooltip text appears when the user hovers over the button.

using System;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

namespace TooltipSettingsDemo
{
    public class MainForm : Form
    {
        public MainForm()
        {
            // Initialize the SiticoneTileButton with tooltip text
            var tooltipButton = new SiticoneTileButton
            {
                Text = "Submit",
                Size = new Size(220, 150),
                Location = new Point(50, 50),
                
                // Tooltip settings
                TooltipText = "Click here to submit your data",
                
                // Basic color settings for the button
                BaseColor = Color.FromArgb(50, 150, 215),
                HoverColor = Color.FromArgb(70, 170, 235)
            };

            // Optionally adjust tooltip appearance via properties
            tooltipButton.TooltipFont = new Font("Segoe UI", 9f);
            tooltipButton.TooltipBackColor = Color.Black;
            tooltipButton.TooltipForeColor = Color.White;
            tooltipButton.TooltipInitialDelay = 500;
            tooltipButton.TooltipAutoPopDelay = 5000;
            tooltipButton.TooltipReshowDelay = 100;

            Controls.Add(tooltipButton);
        }

        [STAThread]
        static void Main()
        {
            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.Run(new MainForm());
        }
    }
}

Example 2: Customized Tooltip Appearance

This example shows how to customize tooltip settings to better fit a dark-themed application.

using System;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

namespace CustomizedTooltipSettingsDemo
{
    public class MainForm : Form
    {
        public MainForm()
        {
            // Initialize the SiticoneTileButton with customized tooltip settings
            var customTooltipButton = new SiticoneTileButton
            {
                Text = "Settings",
                Size = new Size(220, 150),
                Location = new Point(30, 30),
                
                // Tooltip settings for a dark theme
                TooltipText = "Adjust your preferences",
                TooltipFont = new Font("Arial", 10f),
                TooltipBackColor = Color.DarkGray,
                TooltipForeColor = Color.LightYellow,
                TooltipInitialDelay = 300,
                TooltipAutoPopDelay = 4000,
                TooltipReshowDelay = 150,
                
                // Button color settings
                BaseColor = Color.FromArgb(30, 30, 30),
                HoverColor = Color.FromArgb(50, 50, 50)
            };

            Controls.Add(customTooltipButton);
        }

        [STAThread]
        static void Main()
        {
            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.Run(new MainForm());
        }
    }
}

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Review

Aspect	Review Comments
Clarity of Information	The tooltip settings provide concise, contextual help that enhances user interaction without overwhelming the interface.
Customizability	Developers can easily adjust the appearance and timing of tooltips to match the application’s design and user needs.
Ease of Integration	With simple property assignments, integrating tooltip settings is straightforward, making it accessible for both novice and advanced developers.

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Summary

The Tooltip Settings feature of the SiticoneTileButton control enables developers to offer contextual assistance through customizable tooltips. By adjusting properties such as TooltipText, TooltipFont, TooltipBackColor, TooltipForeColor, and the various delay settings, you can create informative, aesthetically pleasing tooltips that enhance the overall user experience. This feature is particularly useful for guiding users through complex interfaces and ensuring that essential information is always within reach.

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Additional Resources

Resource Category	Description
Integration Tips	Use the provided code examples as a starting point for adding and customizing tooltips in your application.
Accessibility Considerations	Ensure that tooltip text is legible and that color contrasts meet accessibility standards.
UI Consistency	Standardize tooltip settings across your application to maintain a uniform user experience.

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By following these guidelines and examples, developers can seamlessly integrate and customize the Tooltip Settings feature of the SiticoneTileButton control, thereby enhancing the usability and accessibility of their .NET WinForms applications.