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Chapter 10 - Creating Frames in XML

Understanding UI Objects - 133
- Naming Objects - 134
- Parenting Objects - 134
  - Using Attributes - 134
  - Using XML Hierarchy - 135
  - Using the :SetParent() Method - 135
- Giving Objects Sizes - 135
  - Absolute Dimensions - 136
  - Relative Dimensions - 136
- Anchoring Objects - 136
  - Sticky Anchors - 138
  - Anchor Examples - 138
- Layering Frames and Graphical Elements - 138
  - Frame Strata - 139
  - Frame Levels - 140
  - Graphical Layers - 140
- Common Attributes - 141
Creating Textures - 142
- Adding Colors - 142
- Adding a Gradient - 143
- Adding a Graphic - 144
Creating Text using FontStrings - 145
- Using Templates - 146
- Example Use - 146
- Further Customization - 147
Exploring Frame Types - 148
- Buttons - 148
- Check Buttons - 149
- ColorSelect - 149
- EditBox - 150
- GameTooltip - 150
- MessageFrame - 150
- Minimap - 151
- Model - 151
- ScrollingMessageFrame - 152
- ScrollFrame - 152
- SimpleHTML - 152
- Slider - 152
- StatusBar - 153
- TaxiRouteFrame - 153
Summary - 154 "Example code for Chapter 10"