user-defined controls

[ˈjuːzər dɪˈfaɪnd kənˈtroʊlz]
nounpl: user-defined controls
controles definidos pelo usuário
1. Custom software components or interface elements created by developers to extend application functionality beyond standard built-in controls
The developer created user-defined controls to handle specific data validation requirements for the form.
O desenvolvedor criou controles definidos pelo usuário para lidar com requisitos específicos de validação de dados do formulário.
2. Reusable programming objects that encapsulate UI elements with custom behavior and properties
User-defined controls can be packaged and shared across multiple projects to improve code reusability.
Os controles definidos pelo usuário podem ser empacotados e compartilhados em vários projetos para melhorar a reutilização de código.
3. In graphical user interfaces, customizable input mechanisms designed for specific application needs
This application uses user-defined controls to provide a specialized interface for financial data entry.
Este aplicativo usa controles definidos pelo usuário para fornecer uma interface especializada para entrada de dados financeiros.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, tech professionals typically use 'controles definidos pelo usuário' or the more casual 'controles personalizados'. The term reflects the global nature of software development, where terminology is often borrowed directly from English in Portuguese-speaking tech environments. Understanding this concept is essential for developers working with modern UI frameworks like WinForms, WPF, or web technologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
custom controlsdeveloper-defined controlsbespoke controlsapplication-specific controlsproprietary controls
Antonyms / Antônimos
built-in controlsstandard controlsnative controlsdefault controlssystem controls

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controles definidos pelo usuário
Most common translation in Brazilian software development documentation
São Paulo
controles personalizados
Alternative used in some São Paulo tech companies, emphasizing customization aspect
Portugal
controlos personalizados
European Portuguese variant using 'controlos' instead of 'controles'
General Technical
componentes customizados do usuário
Alternative emphasizing component nature in technical contexts

Related Words

custom componentscontrol libraryevent handlingcomponent encapsulationUI frameworkcontrol inheritanceproperty bindingcallback functions

Related Idioms & Phrases

rolling your own controls
building from scratch
extending the framework
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