Basic Concepts

Xceed SmartUI for WinForms is composed of various SmartControls and SmartItems which can be used to customize the look and feel of your application.

The following topics provide step-by-step instructions on how to use each SmartControl included with Xceed SmartUI for WinForms :

Using the SmartCheckedListBox SmartControl
Using the SmartExplorerTaskPane SmartControl
Using the SmartMenuBar SmartControl
Using the SmartOfficeTaskPane SmartControl
Using the SmartOptionList SmartControl
Using the SmartOutlookShortcutBar SmartControl
Using the SmartStatusBar SmartControl
Using the SmartTabStrip SmartControl
Using the SmartToolBar SmartControl
Using the SmartTreeView SmartControl

The appearance of each SmartControl can be modified to give it an OfficeXP or Office2003, a classic Windows style as well as the WindowsXP style which is available for both XP and non-XP operating systems. For more information, jump to the Styles topic.