ActiveX control properties; differences between design time and run time

[Cloust]

I understand that there is 2 lists of control properties. The ones at design time (static) can be changed manually through the VBA Property Window, and the ones that can be changed at run time (dynamic). Is it possible to programmatically change the static ones so I can see the changes in the Property Window?

 

[Domenic]

To make design time/permanent changes to an ActiveX control on a userform via VBA, try the following...

1) Allow access to the VBA Project Object Model...

File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Macro Settings > Developer Macro Settings

...and check/select "Trust access to the VBA project object model".

2) Then, to change the properties of an ActiveX control, let's say a listbox, try the following code that needs to be placed in a regular model...

Sub test()

    With ThisWorkbook.VBProject.VBComponents("UserForm1").Designer.Controls("ListBox1")
        .Left = 15
        .Top = 15
        .Width = 85
        .Height = 85
    End With
    
    UserForm1.Show
    
    'etc
    '
    '
    
End Sub

Change the name of the userform and listbox, accordingly.

Hope this helps!