Telerik blogs
  • Desktop WinForms

    Choosing between RadControls for WinForms and the standard Windows Forms controls

    Ever wondered how RadControls for WinForms differ from the standard Windows forms controls? Or needed a particular feature that is supported in the standard controls, but were unsure whether Telerik has it? Regardless of whether you are just starting with RadControls for WinForms, or have a large project in the works, we have a reference white paper for you to look into. We spent some time on creating a detailed comparison between the RadControls features and the capabilities of the standard Windows Forms tools, available in the Visual Studio toolbox, so that you do not have to! This means that choosing between...
  • Web

    RadDocking Save/Load layout

    Quite often the users might want to save and then restore the layout they have previously left when closing an application that uses any kind of docking layout management. The powerful Save/Load layout mechanism of Telerik RadDocking enables such users to accomplish this task in an absolutely straight-forward manner. The developers building the application can use the advanced API of the control and implement the needed logic with just a few lines of code. The example below demonstrates how to persist the panes’ position in a Weather Forecast Browser built specifically for this blog post. This is the first of series of blog...
    April 22, 2009
  • Web ASP.NET AJAX

    Create Your Own T4 Item Template with “RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX VS Extensions” - Part 2

    In this post we will look into the properties determining the structure of the template from our last blog post. If you haven’t read that post you can check it out “Create Your Own T4 Item Template with “RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX VS Extensions” - Part 1”! The most important file to examine is “TemplateInfo.xml”.     This is the actual template and contains the declaration of the template. The “TemplateInfo.xml” file can be divided in two major parts, the “Wizard” and the “UnfoldFiles”.  The “Wizard” - node contains a number of general properties for the wizard, such as its Pages, Input...
    April 22, 2009
  • People

    Free Webinar this Thursday: OpenAccess ORM Advanced Topics

    Mark your calendars! This Thursday (April 23rd) I am hosting another OpenAccess ORM webinar. If you missed the last one, I covered ORM basics and how to get started with Telerik’s OpenAccess ORM. Be sure to check it out on Telerik TV. If you’re ready for a deeper look at some of the features OpenAccess offers, then plan to stop in Thursday for an hour or so while I show you how to move your OA skills to the next level. Here’s the topic: Join Telerik Evangelist Kevin Babcock for a look at some of the more advanced features of OpenAccess...
    April 21, 2009
  • Release

    OpenAccess 101 Webinar Follow-Up

    Okay, so I am really late in posting this follow-up, but I wanted to make sure those of you who haven’t already noticed know that my last webinar, OpenAccess ORM 101, is up on Telerik TV. If you missed the webinar, or if you just want to see it again, head on over and check it out. Also, for those of you who had questions during the session or who are interested in the demos I showed during the webinar, you can find answers and source code below. Click here to watch “OpenAccess ORM 101” on Telerik TV Enjoy! [Source Code] [Q&A]...
    April 21, 2009
  • Desktop WinForms

    Choosing between RadControls for WinForms and the standard Windows Forms controls

    Ever wondered how RadControls for WinForms differ from the standard Windows forms controls? Or needed a particular feature that is supported in the standard controls, but were unsure whether Telerik has it? Regardless of whether you are just starting with RadControls for WinForms, or have a large project in the works, we have a reference white paper for you to look into. We spent some time on creating a detailed comparison between the RadControls features and the capabilities of the standard Windows Forms tools, available in the Visual Studio toolbox, so that you do not have to! This means that choosing between...
  • Web

    RadDocking Save/Load layout

    Quite often the users might want to save and then restore the layout they have previously left when closing an application that uses any kind of docking layout management. The powerful Save/Load layout mechanism of Telerik RadDocking enables such users to accomplish this task in an absolutely straight-forward manner. The developers building the application can use the advanced API of the control and implement the needed logic with just a few lines of code. The example below demonstrates how to persist the panes’ position in a Weather Forecast Browser built specifically for this blog post. This is the first of series of blog...
    April 22, 2009
  • Web ASP.NET AJAX

    Create Your Own T4 Item Template with “RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX VS Extensions” - Part 2

    In this post we will look into the properties determining the structure of the template from our last blog post. If you haven’t read that post you can check it out “Create Your Own T4 Item Template with “RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX VS Extensions” - Part 1”! The most important file to examine is “TemplateInfo.xml”.     This is the actual template and contains the declaration of the template. The “TemplateInfo.xml” file can be divided in two major parts, the “Wizard” and the “UnfoldFiles”.  The “Wizard” - node contains a number of general properties for the wizard, such as its Pages, Input...
    April 22, 2009
  • People

    Free Webinar this Thursday: OpenAccess ORM Advanced Topics

    Mark your calendars! This Thursday (April 23rd) I am hosting another OpenAccess ORM webinar. If you missed the last one, I covered ORM basics and how to get started with Telerik’s OpenAccess ORM. Be sure to check it out on Telerik TV. If you’re ready for a deeper look at some of the features OpenAccess offers, then plan to stop in Thursday for an hour or so while I show you how to move your OA skills to the next level. Here’s the topic: Join Telerik Evangelist Kevin Babcock for a look at some of the more advanced features of OpenAccess...
    April 21, 2009
  • Release

    OpenAccess 101 Webinar Follow-Up

    Okay, so I am really late in posting this follow-up, but I wanted to make sure those of you who haven’t already noticed know that my last webinar, OpenAccess ORM 101, is up on Telerik TV. If you missed the webinar, or if you just want to see it again, head on over and check it out. Also, for those of you who had questions during the session or who are interested in the demos I showed during the webinar, you can find answers and source code below. Click here to watch “OpenAccess ORM 101” on Telerik TV Enjoy! [Source Code] [Q&A]...
    April 21, 2009