SegmentedControl

A segmented control is a linear set of two or more segments, each of which functions as a mutually exclusive button. Within the control, all segments are equal in width. Like buttons, segments can contain text or images. Segmented controls are often used to display different views. In Maps, for example, a segmented control lets you switch between Map, Transit, and Satellite views.

SegmentedControl

Best practices

Limit the number of segments to improve usability. Wider segments are easier to tap. On iPhone, a segmented control should have five or fewer segments.
Try to keep segment content size consistent. Because all segments have equal width, it doesn’t look great if content fills some segments but not others.
Avoid mixing text and images in a segmented control. Although individual segments can contain text or images, mixing the two in a single control can lead to a disconnected and confusing interface.
Position content appropriately in a custom segmented control. If you change the background appearance of a segmented control, make sure content still looks good and doesn’t appear misaligned.

How to use

Drop a SegmentedControl control from the object panel to a Window
Use the SegmentedControlItem Inspector to customize its properties like Title and Image

`SegmentedControl` inspector The inspector where the SegmentedControl can be configured.

`SegmentedControl` item inspector The inspector where the SegmentedControlItem can be configured.

How to customize

The SegmentdControl can be customized by tapping the subnode icons (+) in order to add one or more SegmentedControlItem objects.

`SegmentedControl` customizations The SegmentedControl customizations.

Example

Open the Code Editor
Select the SegmentedControl item named Item1
Select the Action item inside the Events area and write your custom code in the Code Editor
```
Console.write("SegmentedControl title: \(self.title)")
```
Select the SegmentedControl item named Item2
Select the Action item inside the Events area and write your custom code in the Code Editor
```
Console.write("SegmentedControl title: \(self.title)")
```

Most important properties

Several UI aspects can be configured in the SegmentedControl class but the Momentary is the most common to be configured.

Momentary: A Boolean value that determines whether segments in the receiver show selected state.

References

SegmentedControl class reference contains a complete list of properties and methods that can be used to customize a SegmentedControl object.