{"id":12336,"date":"2023-03-17T23:48:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12336"},"modified":"2023-03-17T23:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:48:35","slug":"unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Power of Visual Studio 2017: Learn the Simple Steps to Integrate DevExpress for Ultimate Productivity!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678770d1ba336\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678770d1ba336\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Discover_the_Power_of_DevExpress_A_Comprehensive_Guide_for_Software_Developers\" title=\"Discover the Power of DevExpress: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers\">Discover the Power of DevExpress: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Step_1_Get_Started_with_DevExpress\" title=\"Step 1: Get Started with DevExpress\">Step 1: Get Started with DevExpress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Step_2_Get_into_Visual_Studio_2017\" title=\"Step 2: Get into Visual Studio 2017\">Step 2: Get into Visual Studio 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Step_3_Customize_Your_Toolbox_with_DevExpress\" title=\"Step 3: Customize Your Toolbox with DevExpress\">Step 3: Customize Your Toolbox with DevExpress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Step_4_Add_DevExpress_Controls_to_Your_Project\" title=\"Step 4: Add DevExpress Controls to Your Project\">Step 4: Add DevExpress Controls to Your Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-power-of-visual-studio-2017-learn-the-simple-steps-to-integrate-devexpress-for-ultimate-productivity\/#Step_5_Run_Your_Application\" title=\"Step 5: Run Your Application\">Step 5: Run Your Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"perplexity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_Power_of_DevExpress_A_Comprehensive_Guide_for_Software_Developers\"><\/span>Discover the Power of DevExpress: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"perplexity\">Are you seeking to gain full control over your applications? Do you want to build visually stunning apps on the .NET platform? Look no further than DevExpress \u2013 a powerful suite of controls, components, and tools. In this guide, we\u2019ll explore how to add DevExpress to your Visual Studio 2017 project.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"burstiness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Get_Started_with_DevExpress\"><\/span>Step 1: Get Started with DevExpress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Your first step is to download the latest release of DevExpress. Head to devexpress.com and navigate to the Downloads section. You can select the version of DevExpress that is most relevant to your project, whether it be .NET Core, WPF, WinForms, ASP.NET, or JavaScript.<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Once you have downloaded the installer, run it on your machine. The DevExpress installation wizard will guide you through the entire setup process. Be sure to take your time and select the components and frameworks that best meet your needs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"burstiness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Get_into_Visual_Studio_2017\"><\/span>Step 2: Get into Visual Studio 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Now that you have installed DevExpress, the next step is to add it to Visual Studio 2017. Double-click on the Visual Studio 2017 icon on your desktop to open it. If you don&#8217;t already have Visual Studio 2017 installed on your machine, head to the official Microsoft website to download it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"burstiness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Customize_Your_Toolbox_with_DevExpress\"><\/span>Step 3: Customize Your Toolbox with DevExpress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Open the Toolbox by selecting View > Toolbox from the Visual Studio menu. You&#8217;ll find a list of controls that are now available to you. To get started with DevExpress, right-click on the Toolbox and select Choose Items. The Choose Toolbox Items dialog box will appear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Click on the .NET Framework Components tab and then on the Browse button. Navigate to the DevExpress installation directory \u2013 you&#8217;ll find it located by default at:<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">\n\tC:\\Program Files (x86)\\DevExpress 20.2\\Components\\Bin\\Framework\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Select the DevExpress .dll files that correspond to the components you want to use. If you&#8217;re using the WinForms framework, you&#8217;ll need to choose the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">\n\tDevExpress.XtraBars.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.Charts.v20.2.Core.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.Data.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraLayout.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraCharts.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraEditors.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraGauges.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraGrid.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraPrinting.v20.2.dll<br \/>\n\tDevExpress.XtraTreeList.v20.2.dll\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Click OK to close the Choose Toolbox Items dialog box. The DevExpress controls should now appear in your Toolbox.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"burstiness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Add_DevExpress_Controls_to_Your_Project\"><\/span>Step 4: Add DevExpress Controls to Your Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">To add a DevExpress control to your project, simply drag the control from the Toolbox to the form designer. You can customize the control by adjusting its properties in the Properties window.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"burstiness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Run_Your_Application\"><\/span>Step 5: Run Your Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">Finally, your application is ready to run! Press F5 or select Debug > Start Debugging from the Visual Studio menu. Check out the DevExpress controls you have added working in your application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"burstiness\">In conclusion, integrating DevExpress with Visual Studio 2017 is relatively straight-forward. By following this guide, you can easily add DevExpress controls to your toolbox and start creating feature-rich applications in no time. With the right tools and skills, you can wow your users with modern applications that offer exceptional user experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Power of DevExpress: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers Are you seeking to gain full control over your applications? 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