PolyMon Controls

Developing applications by writing lines of codes means different classes and functions need to be defined. Luckily, presets are available over the web to save some effort, and these cover quite a diversity of resources. To help display progress in custom programs, PolyMon Controls provides the necessary .NET libraries, and even several samples for a kickstart.

This isn’t a stand-alone product, so the appropriate development tools need to be found on the target PC, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, as well as .NET Framework. Before integration, a visual preview can be initiated so that all components can be analyzed and tweaked, but with no actual effects, or feedback other than visuals.

Components include different types of gauges one can integrate inside forms. Picking the right libraries enables elements like gradient panel, radial gauge, bar, multi-bar, LED, status light, cylinder, and 8-segment LED gauge.

Customization plays an important role here, with every type of gauge fitted with its own type of controls, and personalization options. Some of them can be resized, or moved to different sections of the projects, while others are found in fixed size specifications.

However, all of them can be fitted with different colors, most of which with gradient fillings on up to four directions. Other parameters can include minor adjustments like border controls, font position and styles, or number of elements to to include, such as amount of LED, or digits.