Ribbon Caption Bar

Fully implemented BCGControlBar Pro (MFC)

Not available BCGSuite (MFC)

Not available BCGControlBar for .NET

The ribbon caption bar is located on top of the ribbon, and it replaces the standard frame caption bar. The bar is fully customizable, and it contains the following parts:

  • The application name is displayed, along with the optional name of the active document.
  • Standard system buttons (such as "Minimize", "Maximize", and "Close").
  • Optional system icon (when the user clicks it, the system menu is displayed).
  • Optional ribbon quick access toolbar (QAT).
  • Optional search box.
  • Optional custom controls.
  • Active contextual category (tab) captions.
In addition, you can customize the caption bar appearance by specifying the watermark image, and your application will have a unique look!

The ribbon caption bar with the system icon, QAT, search box, custom control and watermark background:

The ribbon caption bar with the system icon, QAT, search box, custom control and watermark background:

The ribbon caption bar with the system icon, custom control and contextual tabs caption:

The ribbon caption bar with the system icon, custom control and contextual tabs caption: