Version History
v2011 vol 2
Optimized Performance
With this release, we've simplified the structure of our base classes and significantly increased performance across a number of different scenarios.
Additionally, we've optimized the contents of model files and improved the format of preset files. These changes reduced the number of gauge resources and decreased the load time for vector models.
Related Blog Post:
WinForms and ASP.NET Gauge Control Enhancements
New Gauge Models
With this release, we've introduced numerous new models for circular and linear gauges. These new appearances replicate those shipping with our WPF and Silverlight Gauge Controls.
Related Blog Post:
WinForms and ASP.NET Gauge Control Enhancements
Improved API
To simplify Gauge usage and unify our Gauge APIs across all platforms, we've made it possible for you to change indicator values (needles, levels, markers and range bars).
For instance, you can add a needle and a couple of markers to the scale, and then set their positions via associated Value properties.
Related Blog Post:
WinForms and ASP.NET Gauge Control Enhancements
The ASP.NET Theme Builder is a standalone tool designed to help developers create new themes based on shipping DevExpress ASP.NET Themes. The primary objective of the product is to simplify the otherwise cumbersome aspects associated with Theme customization. The ASP.NET Theme Builder provides numerous options to navigate through Theme elements - be it locating a visual element with one click, browsing the element trees of individual controls and exploring hierarchies of the CSS classes used to render a given control.
The DevExpress ASP.NET Theme Builder allows you to:
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Create new or modify previously generated Themes.
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Select individual controls and their elements using the Control Navigator (left most pane).
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Activate/Disable selection mode above the Preview pane. If active, you can select control elements within the preview, much like FireBug.
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View the CSS rules used for rendering the selected control element. You can edit them as text or use the controls below the Preview pane.
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Edit the skin file for the selected control by using the Skin pane.
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Modify images (for CSS and skins) using an external editor which can be specified via the Theme Builder's Options page.
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Save modified Themes in a desired folder.
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Change Theme properties (name, control set) using the Theme Properties form.
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Build a custom Theme assembly and use it in your web project.
In this release, we ship four new demos illustrating how DevExpress web controls can be integrated together to deliver real life solutions.
- Event Registration
An event scheduling application demonstrating the use of DevExpress data editors, scheduler and report controls.
- Hotel Booking
A simple application that emulates a hotel booking system.
- Webmail Client
A Microsoft Outlook inspired web mail application.
- Video Portal
A simple YouTube-like application to find, watch and comment on videos.
Licensed users can apply and or extend the capabilities of these demos as needed.