Gui Container Tools

[wgroves]

Hi- I'm about to embark on a new project, developing a couple of different tools and I don't know what C# Winforms Control set to use. In the past I've used Syncfusion controls (in my day job) to create Outlook style applications. I've also used Component One, but they're also too expensive. Also, I now prefer the look and feel of an Active Panel style approach where the application has a container (I Guess its an MDI Parent) and a user can turn off/on panels and drag them around, and access all the panels at once. I guess what I'd like to know is, what GUI Components do you use? What can people recommend? I'd prefer something free or very cheap, and something that looks good! I guess those things may be at odds. Any advice/tips/ideas you have would be greatly appreciated! Cheers Waz :)

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[Pete OHanlon]

We're using DevComponents DotNetBar. It looks good, and doesn't cost a lot of money, but it does get upgraded frequently (plus you can use it to mimic the new Office look and feel).

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[wgroves]

Thanks Pete! That's exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. I might download the eval and give it a try. Looks like a pretty extensive suite of tools/support. Thanks again, Waz :cool:

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