Forms Color Utility -- Color.fmb download

Question

Just for kicks, I have created a form that lets you create any color available to the computer environment. On the canvas, I built a copy of the Forms Builder color palette, as well as a 9 x 9 matrix with variables so you can blend any color possible.
Although there are some differences between Client/Server and Web Forms, it works in Forms 6, 9 and 10. I have a web page with a picture of its screen and a short write-up. You are welcome to download the fmb and give it a try.
There is an on-line help canvas (click the "?" button) to help you use all its features.
The Web page is here: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~stevec/color
Have fun!
<font color="red">Update: </font>One warning, however -- It does not work with early versions of Forms 6i (6.0.8.8.0 - 6.0.8.11.3) You MUST apply the Forms 6i patches in order to run it. I use it regularly with my Forms 6i with patch 17 applied: (version is 6.0.8.26.0)

Answer 1

I have updated the COLOR.fmb color creator form. With more work, I found that Web Forms will generate about 48 custom colors before it quits and uses colors only in the palette. The new version reflects this, and gives a notice when you reach the limit.
Martin, I'll add the on-logon trigger in the next update -- but I'll also provide some logon logic, too, so you can use the GO button to call a new form. Otherwise the new form gets ORA-3114 (not connected).
I also added an odd/even choice to change the rgb color numbers created -- web forms uses even numbers, while client/server uses odd numbers.
The new COLOR.fmb can be downloaded at:
http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~stevec/color/