How to implement Drop down list in "properties" box?

[Oleg Slyuasrchuk]

Hi All,

It may be seem easy, but:

How do I implement a public property that I want to be able to select from a
list of predefined values (at design time)?
Like, for example, "BackColor" in "Apperance" section.( Even without any
extras as a dialog or populating from DB)
Thanks,

Oleg

 

[Teemu Keiski]

Either,

a) specify an enumeration and assign it as the type of the property. This
way it is automatic.

b) If you need more dynamic way you can create a custom typeconverter.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...guide/html/cpconimplementingtypeconverter.asp

See: Type Converters That Provide a List of Standard Values to a Property
Grid

c). The most powerful way is to create custom editor. See documentation for
design.time features.

 

[Oleg Slyusarchuk]

Thank you, Teemu


I userd the first approach and achieved what I wanted so far.

I'll investigate the "design.time features" topic deeper when I need it.

Regards,
Oleg