Adds a Web site or image to the Microsoft® Active Desktop®.
Syntax
external.AddDesktopComponent(sURL, sType [, iLeft] [, iTop] [, iWidth] [, iHeight])
Parameters
| sURL |
Required.
String that specifies the location of the Web site or image to be added to the Active Desktop. |
| sType |
Required.
String containing one of the following values that specify the type of item to add.| image | Specifies the component is an image. | | website | Specifies the component is a Web site. |
|
| iLeft |
Optional.
Integer that specifies the position of the left edge, in screen coordinates. |
| iTop |
Optional.
Integer that specifies the position of the top edge, in screen coordinates. |
| iWidth |
Optional.
Integer that specifies the width, in screen units. |
| iHeight |
Optional.
Integer that specifies the height, in screen units. |
Return Value
No return value.
Remarks
The user must have Active Desktop installed for this method to work. If Active Desktop is not installed, this method is not invoked.
This method is not supported in HTML Applications (HTAs).
Example
This example uses the AddDesktopComponent method to add the Microsoft Web site as an Active Desktop component.
window.external.AddDesktopComponent(
"http://www.microsoft.com",
"website",
100,100,200,200
);
Standards Information
There is no public standard that applies to this method.
Applies To