Utility Controls

Multiple utility controls shipped with the Eremex Controls library help you create a functional and appealing UI.

• TabControl — A control that allows you to combine panels into a tabbed UI.

  • An unlimited number of tabs.
  • Populatng tabs and tab contents from an items source.
  • Tab re-ordering via drag-and-drop.
  • Tab layout modes: stretch, scroll and multi-line.
  • 'Close tab' buttons.
  • 'New Tab' button.
  • Custom controls in the tab header area.

• SplitContainerControl — Separates two panels with a splitter.

  • A user can drag the splitter to change size of the panels.
  • Vertical or horizontal arrangement of the panels.
  • Ability to collapse/expand one of the panels.
  • An option to hide the splitter.

• ColorEditor — A standalone control that allows a user to pick a color.

  • The ColorEditor is used as part of the PopupColorEditor control, and it can be used as a standalone control as well.
  • Three color palettes — Default, Standard, Custom.
  • The Default color palette can be initialized in code.
  • The Standard color palette displays predefined standard colors.
  • The Custom color palette allows users to add and modify colors using the built-in Color Picker.
  • Ability to specify colors in the RGB and HSB formats.

• CalendarControl — A standalone control that allows a user to pick a date.

  • The CalendarControl is used as part of the DateEditor control. You can use it as a standalone control as well.
  • Date selection in the calendar using the mouse and keyboard.
  • Navigation bar allows for browsing through months and years.
  • Three calendar views: month view, year view, and year range view.
  • An option to limit the available date range.

• GroupBox — A panel with a header.

  • The control's header allows you to display custom text.
  • The control displays a line below the client region.