Create A Project To Display Flags Of Four Countries

Create a Project To Display Flags of 4 Different Countries

Please create a project that displays flags of four different countries based on the selected radio button, displaying the flag image and country name. Utilize checkboxes to allow the user to toggle the visibility of the country name, form title, and programmer name; all three should be visible upon startup. Include keyboard access keys (HotKeys) for each radio button, add tooltips for guidance, and incorporate an exit button. Pay attention to TabIndex and TabStop settings and order, as well as default and ‘Visible' property settings to ensure user-friendly navigation and display.

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This project involves creating an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) application that enables users to select and display flags of four different countries. The core functionalities include radio buttons for selecting the country flag, checkboxes to toggle the visibility of additional information, and features such as hotkeys, tooltips, and proper tab order to enhance usability.

Design Overview:

The application should have a main window with a title, a display area for the flag (a picture box), a label below the picture box to display the country's name, and several controls for interaction. The four radio buttons will allow users to select one of the four countries, each with an assigned access key (hotkey) for quick selection. When a radio button is selected, the corresponding country's flag appears in the picture box, and the country's name is displayed in the label beneath it.

The checkboxes will provide options for the user to toggle the visibility of the country name label, the form's title, and a programmer name label that is displayed at startup. All three elements should be visible initially, and their visibility can be controlled dynamically. Tooltips should be assigned to radio buttons, checkboxes, and the exit button to offer guidance on their functions.

The application should also include an Exit button to allow the user to close the program safely. Proper TabIndex settings should be applied to all controls, ensuring an intuitive keyboard navigation order, with TabStop enabled for interactable elements.

Implementation Details:

  • Use four country flags stored as images within the project resources or local files. Ensure the images are set to stretch mode to fill the picture box entirely.
  • Configure radio buttons with text labels such as 'USA', 'Canada', 'UK', and 'Australia', assigning hotkeys (e.g., Alt+U, Alt+C, Alt+K, Alt=A).
  • Set the default selection to one of the radio buttons so that a flag displays upon startup.
  • Implement event handlers for radio button checked change events to update the flag image and country name accordingly.
  • Use checkboxes to toggle the visibility of the country name label, form title, and programmer name label, initializing all to visible at startup.
  • Add labels for the form title and programmer name, which will appear or hide based on checkbox states.
  • Include a tool tip component and assign helpful tooltips to each control.
  • Set the Exit button to close the application when clicked, with an accessible label and tooltip.
  • Organize controls logically on the form and set TabIndex in a logical order for accessibility.

Conclusion:

This project not only demonstrates basic GUI development skills but also emphasizes usability features such as hotkeys, tooltips, and effective navigation. Implementing these features ensures the application is user-friendly and accessible for diverse users. Proper image handling, control properties, and event-driven programming form the backbone of this application, providing a practical example of.Display and Interaction design in Windows Forms (or similar GUI frameworks).

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