RadCarousel Setup

[David]

I have just downloaded the WinForms UI (30 Day Free Trial) and have been experimenting with the Carousel.  First, I want to use a background image in the Carousel or the Form; how do I turn off the gradient used in the carousel.  I tried setting backcolor to transparent with no effect.

Second, I would like to create the same layout used in one of the Telerik Demos (See attached image).  How can I accomplish this?

Last, I am using Visual Studio 2015 and I am unable to open many of the downloadable demos...including the demo for the Carousel!!!  I have spent a frustrating three hours trying to adjust settings without the correct results.

I'm not sure I want to invest in a package without available help.  I was able to view some Carousel videos on YouTube, however the information I was looking for was not mentioned.  Please help.

Dave

[Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Principal]

Hello Dave,

Thank you for writing.  

Here is a sample code snippet demonstrating how to change the BackColor and disable the linear color in RadCarousel: 

this.radCarousel1.BackColor = Color.Red;
FillPrimitive fill = this.radCarousel1.CarouselElement.FindDescendant<FillPrimitive>();
if (fill != null)
{
    fill.GradientStyle = Telerik.WinControls.GradientStyles.Solid;
}

Additional information regarding RadCarousel is available in the following help article: http://docs.telerik.com/devtools/winforms/carousel/carousel

The Demo application and its source code can be found in the installation folder which is usually located at this path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Telerik\UI for WinForms R3 2016\Examples\QuickStart
It is created in VS 2010, hence, it can be successfully opened in the VS 2015 as well. I have tested on my end and the  ExamplesCSVS2010.sln is opened in VS 2015 and run successfully. Alternatively, you can use the C#/VB tabs in the Demo application in order to investigate the exact code that is used.

Note that the mentioned example uses a custom theme which is specifically designed for this demo. You can create a custom theme according to your requirement by using Visual Style Builder. You can read more details about using the Visual Style Builder here:

1.     Loading predefined themes
2.     Working with Repository Items
3.     Saving and Loading Theme Files
4.     Loading Themes from an External File
5.     Loading Themes from a Resource
6.     Applying Theme to a Control
7.     http://tv.telerik.com/watch/winforms/visualstylebuilder/whats-new-visual-style-builder-q1-2010

I hope this information helps. Should you have further questions I would be glad to help.

Regards,
Dess
Telerik by Progress

[David]

Dess,

Thank you so much for your assistance.  I was able to  locate, and more importantly successfully open the examples from the path that you provided.  These samples opened without problems whereas when I downloaded the samples (zipped) and tried to open them I encountered numerous problems...???  Anyway, I now have a starting place to begin experimenting.

I was able to figure out most of the properties that I was trying to set with the carousel, however I'm sure the examples will help further.  I'm sure I'll be contacting you again for further assistance because I really do like the Telerik UI.  Again, I thank you for your assistance.

Dave