The Ribbon is a region at the top of the screen that replaces the traditional menus, toolbars, and task panes with a simpler system of interfaces. It organizes related commands (in the form of controls) into groups and related groups into tabs so that the commands are easier to find. Perform tasks efficiently by accessing commands in a reachable and discoverable layout.
Highlights
| Microsoft Office 2007-style Navigation ElementsRibbon for WinForms includes a rich set of Ribbon controls, from simple buttons to color palettes and galleries. Supported elements include: Application Menu, Tabs, Groups (with optional Dialog Launcher Button), QAT (Quick Access Toolbar), Configuration Toolbar, Gallery, Toggle Group, Toolbar, Menu, Color Picker, Combo Box, Font Combo Box, Edit Box, Check Box, Button, Toggle Button, Split Button, Label, Separator, Track Bar, Progress Bar, Ribbon Control Host |
| Same Look and Feel of the Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon UIRibbon for WinForms UI elements achieve a look that is pixel-perfect with the Microsoft Office 2007 interface, including: Ribbon controls, Status Bar controls, and a custom form. |
 | Host Any .NET Control Ribbon for WinForms supports any third party .NET control. You can incorporate arbitrary controls in the Ribbon by using the RibbonControlHost element. This flexibility allows you to design the Ribbon to the precision you need. |
| Eliminate the Tedious Tasks Associated with Custom ImagesWith the time-saving automatic image processing, you do not have to provide highlighted or grayed version of your custom images. The appearance of each item at run time is customized when you move the mouse over the Ribbon item or press it. No extra steps are required for these graphical effects. |
| No-code Design ExperienceRibbon for WinForms features extensive design-time support, including ComponentOne SmartDesigner® technology. The context-sensitive floating toolbars are activated with a single mouse click, where you can make changes right on the design surface. This no-code design experience provides hassle-free customization of the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT), tabs, groups, and other interface elements. Ribbon for WinForms also provides SmartTags, collection editors, and more. |