Getting Started with the Kendo UI for Angular Inputs

This guide provides the information you need to start using the Kendo UI for Angular Inputs—it includes instructions about the recommended installation approach, the code for running the project, and links to additional resources.

As of version 17.0.0, Angular makes standalone component enabled by default. If you use NgModules, refer to these articles:

• Using Kendo Angular Components with NgModules
• Using Hybrid Configuration.

The standalone components in Angular streamline development by removing the need for NgModules, reducing complexity, and enhancing component reuse and modularity. This approach simplifies dependency management, making applications more maintainable and scalable.

After the completion of this guide, you will be able to achieve an end result as demonstrated in the following example.

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Setting Up Your Angular Project

Before you start with the installation of any Kendo UI for Angular control, ensure that you have a running Angular project. The prerequisites to accomplish the installation of the components are always the same regardless of the Kendo UI for Angular package you want to use, and are fully described in the section on setting up your Angular project.

Installing the Components

The following command demonstrates an efficient, automated method for adding packages using the Angular CLI through the ng-add command. This approach saves time and effort by executing a series of commands in a single step, which otherwise need to be run individually. Refer to the Manual Setup for more details.

To add the Kendo UI for Angular Inputs package:

1. Run the following command.

   sh

   ng add @progress/kendo-angular-inputs

   As a result, the ng-add command will perform the following actions:

   • Add the @progress/kendo-angular-inputs package as a dependency to the package.json file.
   • Add all required peer dependencies to the package.json file.
   • Register the Kendo UI Default theme in the angular.json file.
   • Trigger npm install to install the theme and all peer packages that are added.

2. Import the required components, directives and utility arrays:

   The utility arrays are available starting from v16.6.0. If you use an older version of the package, please follow the approach from the Using Kendo Angular Components with NgModules article.

   • To add all components from the Inputs package, import the KENDO_INPUTS utility array in your standalone component.

     ts

     import { Component } from '@angular/core';
     import { KENDO_INPUTS } from '@progress/kendo-angular-inputs';
     
     @Component({
         standalone: true,
         selector: 'my-app',
         imports: [KENDO_INPUTS]
     })

   • To add individual Inputs components, import the corresponding utility arrays in your standalone component. See the list of available utility arrays.

     For example if you only need the TextBox component, import KENDO_TEXTBOX.

     ts

     import { Component } from '@angular/core';
     import { KENDO_TEXTBOX } from '@progress/kendo-angular-inputs';
     
     @Component({
         standalone: true,
         selector: 'my-app',
         imports: [KENDO_TEXTBOX]
     })

Using the Components

1. After successfully installing the Inputs package and importing the required components and directives, add the corresponding tags of the components you need in the app.component.html. For example, if you need the ColorPicker, add the following code:

   html

   <kendo-colorpicker> </kendo-colorpicker>

2. Build and serve the application by running the following command in the root folder.

   sh

   ng serve

3. Point your browser to http://localhost:4200 to see the Kendo UI for Angular Inputs component on the page.

Activating Your License Key

As of December 2020, using any of the UI components from the Kendo UI for Angular library requires either a commercial license key or an active trial license key. If your application does not contain a Kendo UI license file, activate your license key.

Next Steps

• CheckBox Overview
• ColorGradient Overview
• ColorPalette Overview
• ColorPicker Overview
• FlatColorPicker Overview
• FormField Overview
• MaskedTextBox Overview
• NumericTextBox Overview
• RadioButton Overview
• RangeSlider Overview
• Signature Overview
• Slider Overview
• Switch Overview
• TextArea Overview
• TextBox Overview
• Globalization
• Inputs API Documentation

Learning Resources

• Inputs Overview
• Get Started with Kendo UI for Angular
• Using Kendo UI for Angular with Angular CLI
• Styling Overview
• Theme Builder
• Customizing the Themes
• Activating Your License Key
• Virtual Classroom (Training Courses for Registered Users)