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Support for DBI controls

http://forum.strataframe.net/Topic11564.aspx

By Edhy Rijo - 9/18/2007

Hi All,

Does anybody know what kind of problem I may be facing by using some .NET controls from DBI?

I am interested in using some controls from the Component Toolbox from http://www.dbi-tech.com/product_Page_Component_Toolbox_NET.asp

Question like would I be able handle features like translation in those DBI controls?

Thanks!

By Trent L. Taylor - 9/19/2007

Honestly we have not used DBI since the VFP days with their Component Toolbox and their ActiveX controls.  We have spent more time with Infragistics, DevExpress, Telerik, etc.  However, I would not think that you would have any issues with their .NET controls since they will more than likely support native .NET binding which would allow you to wrap a BO in a BusinessBindingSource (BBS) and then bind it to their control.  You are the first person that has mentioned the DBI controls so I do not have any first hand experience with them as of yet in .NET.
By Edhy Rijo - 9/19/2007

Hi Trent,

Thanks for the info.  I have used DBI ActiveX controls in all my VFP applications for a long time, and upgrading to the .NET controls from them is a good deal.

I basically like to use the ExplorerBar which I have used in VFP in activex version.  I was a bit worry about how to synch the themes in a SF application with controls not based on SF classes.  I will take the chance to upgrade and then post my experience here.