VS.NET Property controls

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Does anyone know how to replicate the Properties Window control that VS.NET uses? -James

Mahesh Chand · Answer

It definitely is very powerful control. I build an application pretty similar to FireWorks and used it a lot for setting the properties of objects such as back fore colors, style of brushes, gradients etc.

katana · Answer

Ok.. very kewl. Now, I see what you are doing with it.

james · Answer

Hey Thrasher, Well, its really a very powerful control. I'm using it to configure a quote object for some estimating software. The first thing I did to play around with is was to put the control on a form, then set the SelectedObject property of the PropertyGrid to the form that it was on. That way I could control the entire form during runtime. It was cool in a geeky sort of way. this.propertyGrid1.SelectedObject = this; -James

katana · Answer

Just curious.. what did you need the Property controls for James?

james · Answer

Hey James.... All you need to do is to Right-Click in your ToolBox, then Add/Remove Items and select the PropertyGrid. Hope that helps! -James (see, I even answer my own questions)

VS.NET Property controls

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