Can't edit gui in designer any more

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  1. Claude
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    Posted 04 Jan 2011 Link to this post

    I moved my code to a different virtual machine after getting back from a trip.  I just discovered that I can no longer use the mouse to either select or move any Rad GUI elements in my project.  Instead, I have a listing of icons for all Rad components at the bottom of the editing screen, in a window that I cannot dismiss.  I cannot figure out how this happened.

    If I start a new project, it's fine, and everything works as expected.

    No regular windows components are affected.  Those I can still select with the mouse, even when they're in a RadForm. 

    I imagine there is a simple solution, but I can't figure it out.

    Thanks


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  3. Claude
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    Posted 05 Jan 2011 Link to this post

    Never mind, I got it working again, though I'm not sure how.  I redid the references a few times, and had to remove some junk code generated at some point during a Telerik upgrade (some property attached to RadDropDownList about making it visible in the designer window, I think, which apparently only existed for a short time).  It's still a mystery why it stopped working properly, and why it's working properly again.
  5. Ivan Petrov
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    Posted 06 Jan 2011 Link to this post

    Hello Claude,

    Thank you for writing to us. I am glad to hear that you managed to resolve the experienced issue.

    Generally, all you need to do is to add a reference to the Telerik.WinControls.UI.Design dll and reopen the file you want to edit.

    Alternatively, you can install the Telerik.WinControls.UI.Design.dll in your GAC (our installation does this automatically) which will allow Visual Studio to resolve the design-time implementation without any additional references.

    I hope this helps.

    All the best,
    Ivan Petrov
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  7. Nestor
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    Posted 02 Mar 2015 Link to this post

    Hello i have a similar problem, i have a project in visual basic net 2012, i add the control command bar in the form but when i try the chooice one option for add a new button or icon in the menu the control doesnt allow see the popup menu, as well none control can´t move, before i can. i understand why happend this.

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  9. Stefan
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    Posted 02 Mar 2015 Link to this post

    Hi Nestor,

    I can see you have opened another thread regarding the same matter, so I suggest that we keep this discussion there: http://www.telerik.com/community/forums/command-bar-dont-show-popup. 

    Regards,
    Stefan
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  11. Ramkumar
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    Posted 13 Jul 2016 in reply to Stefan Link to this post

    Hi Stefan,

    I am also facing the same issue. I am not able to select any controls(rad button, smart grid, etc) in design mode. Yesterday it was working. I am facing this issue today only. Kindly help.

  13. Dimitar
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    Posted 14 Jul 2016 Link to this post

    Hello Ramkumar,

    Thank you for writing.

    Usually, this happens after an upgrade, the following article shows how you can solve it: RadControls for WinForms are not loaded at design-time. 

    I hope this will be useful. 

    Regards,
    Dimitar
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  15. Ramkumar
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    Posted 14 Jul 2016 in reply to Dimitar Link to this post

    Thanks Dimitar. Some time its working and some time not. I have attached two different solution screenshot. I am able to select telerik controls in design mode of first solution. In 2nd solution I am not able to select. Kindly check the attached images.

    I am using TFS for source management and SCSF framework for CAB design pattern. Kindly help.

  17. Ramkumar
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    Posted 14 Jul 2016 in reply to Ramkumar Link to this post

    Hi Dimitar,

    I am using .NET 3.5 version and Telerik 2.0.

     

    thanks & Regards,

    Ramkumar

  19. Dimitar
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    Posted 14 Jul 2016 Link to this post

    Hi Ramkumar,

    You should make sure that the assemblies referenced in your project have the same version as the ones installed on your system. When the suite is installed the Telerik.WinControls.UI.Design.dll assembly is added to the GAC and it is used for the design time functionality. The attached image shows how you can check which version is installed. Perhaps on of your solutions is using a different version.

    I hope this helps. Should you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

    Regards,
    Dimitar
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  21. Ramkumar
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    Posted 15 Jul 2016 in reply to Dimitar Link to this post

    Thanks Dimitar. Yes version is different.

    Dll reference in project - 2010.2.10.928

    Telerik reference installed in machine - 2010.2.10.914

     

    Do I need to install "2010.2.10.928" in my machine?

  23. Dimitar
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    Posted 18 Jul 2016 Link to this post

    Hi Ramkumar,

    Thank you for writing back.

    Yes, you need to use install this version in order to use the Visual Studio designer. This way the assemblies installed in the GAC, used in the Visual Studio toolbox and referenced in the project will have the same version. 

    I hope this will be useful. 

    Regards,
    Dimitar
    Telerik by Progress
    Check out the Windows Forms project converter, which aids the conversion process from standard Windows Forms applications written in C# or VB to Telerik UI for WinForms.For more information check out this blog post and share your thoughts.
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