Borderpulling

Borderpulling is a term used in the context of software development and user interface design, particularly within certain programming frameworks or libraries. It refers to a user interface element or interaction that allows a user to drag or resize an element by clicking and holding on its border. This typically enables dynamic adjustment of the size or position of a window, pane, or other visible component.

The functionality of borderpulling is often implemented to provide users with greater control over their workspace. For example, in a multi-pane application, users might be able to resize the individual panes by dragging their shared borders to allocate more or less screen real estate to each section. Similarly, in graphical editing software, elements might be resizable by dragging their borders.

The underlying mechanism for borderpulling usually involves event handling. When a user clicks and holds the mouse button on a designated border area, the application captures these events. As the mouse is moved, the application calculates the change in mouse position and updates the dimensions or position of the targeted UI element accordingly. Releasing the mouse button finalizes the resizing or repositioning action.

While the term "borderpulling" itself might not be universally standardized across all development communities, the concept it describes is a common and essential feature in many interactive applications, contributing to usability and flexibility. Different frameworks might refer to this functionality using terms like "resizing handles," "drag resizing," or simply "resizing."