What Is an ActiveX Class?

ActiveX provides a framework for applications to share information. An ActiveX class is a part of the script that facilitates sharing. Like a class in a programming language, it organizes a program.

Definitions

An ActiveX class may be associated with properties, methods and events. Properties are the elements of the class. Methods are subscripts the class can execute. Events are used as signals to communicate a program's status through the ActiveX framework.

Capabilities

ActiveX classes can access any part of the Windows operating system. For this reason, many browsers place stringent restrictions on allowing ActiveX. An ActiveX class can be part of an executable program or it may be accessed by a web page.

Creation

A programmer can create an ActiveX Class with many other languages, including Javascript, C/C++ and Visual Basic. Microsoft's Visual Studio can also create ActiveX controls and classes.

References

• Webopedia: Active X
• Webopedia: Active X Controls