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This external component

WPF Controls allows

you

to browse a generic WPF

Control

control pointing directly to the DLL file.

This extensible component is available to WPF display types.

Tip

For frequently used User Controls or those with many configuration settings, it is advisable to use the Portable API to encapsulate them with a custom Configuration Dialog. The Portable API also provides guidance on creating an HTML5 version of the control, should you choose to make it portable.


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Requirements

This components runs only on Windows, on RichClient and SmartClient clients. 

Configuration

The WPF Control enables selecting other graphical components from .DLL files. 

  1. Go to Displays

    >

    / Draw.

  2. Select 

    WPF Only

    Viewer, then WPF Control.

  3. Select the .

    dll

    DLL file at your choice. Then,

    click 

    click OK.

  4. Click on the Draw area to add the component.

  5. Double-click the object to open the configuration window.

Each selected component has a Properties table with the following columns:

WPF Control Settings

Field

Description

Name

Identifies by a unique name specified by the user.

Type

The

expression that the button will execute.

Assembly

Change path

Show Property Page

control type is selected from a list of available .DLL files, defining the specific control and its capabilities.

Assembly

The .DLL file path provides the location of the assembly that contains the control definition, enabling its use in the application.

Change path

Allows users to modify the file path of the .DLL assembly containing the selected control. By clicking this button, users can navigate to a different directory or file location to select a new .DLL file. This feature is useful when updating to a newer version of the assembly, switching to a different control library, or correcting an incorrect file path. Changing the path ensures that the application uses the correct assembly for the control, maintaining functionality and compatibility.

Properties

Lists the configurable attributes of the selected control. Each property influences a specific aspect of the control's behavior or appearance. The columns under Properties include:

ControlProperty: Specifies the particular property of the control that can be configured.

Binding: Determines the data binding mode for each property, dictating how data flows between the UI and data source. Options include:

OneTime: Binds the data once and does not update it thereafter.

OneWay: Updates the UI when the data source changes but not vice versa.

TwoWay: Allows reciprocal updates between the data source and the UI.

OneWayToSource: Updates the data source when the UI changes but not vice versa.

SetOnLoad: Specifies whether the property should be initialized during the control's load time. Enabling this ensures the property is set as soon as the control is loaded.

ObjectLink: Allows users to enter values, quoted strings, or object properties to link external objects or values to the control property. This facilitates dynamic interactions and data binding, enabling the control to interact with other components or data sources.

Display object edges in configuration

Allows users to toggle the visibility of object edges during the configuration process. When enabled, it shows the outlines of objects, helping users to visually align and adjust components.

Properties

Tittle - OneTime, OneWay, TwoWay and OneWay To Source

SetOnLoad - Checkbox

ObjectLink - Enter a number, a "string" using quotes or an object property.


Runtime Execution 

During runtime, the WPF Controls component enables the integration of generic WPF Controls by referencing the corresponding DLL files. When the application runs, the WPF Controls component loads and displays the specified WPF Control within the WPF display types. For frequently used User Controls or those with extensive configuration settings, users can utilize the Portable API to encapsulate these controls with a custom Configuration Dialog. Additionally, the Portable API offers guidance for creating an HTML5 version of the control.

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