System.Gadget.SideShow object
[The Windows Gadget Platform/Sidebar is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. ]
Defines the properties, methods, and events that provide Windows Sidebar functionality on Windows Vista SideShow devices.
Members
The System.Gadget.SideShow object has these types of members:
Events
The System.Gadget.SideShow object has these events.
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| [applicationEvent](system-gadget-sideshow-applicationevent.md) | Event fired when a SideShow device event occurs. [!Note] |
Methods
The System.Gadget.SideShow object has these methods.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| addImage | Adds an image element to the SideShow device. |
| addText | Adds a text element to the SideShow device. |
| enabled | Retrieves whether SideShow is supported. |
| remove | Removes an element specified by a content ID. |
| removeAll | Removes all gadget content. |
| setFriendlyName | The display name for the SideShow gadget. |
Requirements
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
| End of client support |
Windows 7 |
| End of server support |
Windows Server 2008 |
| IDL |
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| DLL |
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