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Windows Forms AppStylist newbie questions...
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I have a MDI application with a structure similar to Visual Studio. I have been setting different styles in code by using the ViewStyle, ToolbarStyle and the UltraExplorerBarViewStyle properties. But I have just started playing around with the AppStylist for WinForms. i have embedded the *.isl files in the app and load them with a resource stream. This is cool stuff, I am really satisfied with how this styles the application.

My first question is, do you still set the style properties along with loading the AppStylist .isl files or do you just use the AppStylist alone.
I would like to use the new Windows Vista ToolbarStyle also but am unsure as what other settings need to be set to get the Windows Vista look and feel. Can you give me some quick tips?

Steve Graddy  MCP, MCAD.Net
Orgbrat Consulting

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    Hi Steve,  

    Steve Graddy said:
    My first question is, do you still set the style properties along with loading the AppStylist .isl files or do you just use the AppStylist alone.

     

    You probably don't need to do both. By default, the AppStylist settings will overide the properties on the individual controls. This can be changed by setting the ResolutionOrder property on the Component role for the control in AppStylist, but it's not neccessary.

    Steve Graddy said:
    I would like to use the new Windows Vista ToolbarStyle also but am unsure as what other settings need to be set to get the Windows Vista look and feel. Can you give me some quick tips?

    Do you mean just for the toolbar or for other controls? Setting the Style on the toolbar should be sufficient for the toolbar. There's also a DisplayStyle on the UltraWinTree you can set. 

     

     

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