DevX Tips Bank: Controls

Globally Register User and Custom Controls in ASP.NET

Avoid having to include the <@Register> command on every page that needs a …

ASP.NET Workaround: Calling a JavaScript Function from a HyperLinkField in a GridView

You can call a JavaScript function when a user clicks a HyperLinkField in a GridView …

Add an Image Command Field to a GridView at Runtime in ASP.NET

Programmatically adding an image command field to a GridView is relatively easy. This tip …

The Best Way to Hide a Column in a DataGrid

A better approach than "hiding" columns in a DataGrid is simply to avoid creating the …

Displaying Row Numbers in a DataGrid

Create a running number column that shows the row number in a DataGrid control.

Binding a Hashtable to a DropDownList Web Server Control

Set the DataSource, DataTextField, and DataValueField …

An OCX-less Progress Bar

Here's a simple way to add a functional progress bar without including the Common Controls …

Create a Popup Calendar in ASP.NET

This handy popup calendar lets users select a date without requiring much space on the …

Pass Arguments to Subroutines from a Button Control

Pass Arguments to Subroutines from a Button Control

Create a New Event Using AWTEventMulticaster

This code showa how to create a new event using AWTEventMulticaster.

Place a Colored Border on a Control

Suppose you simply want to change the border color of a control to something other than …

Set Multiple Fonts Using Single CFont Object

Did you know you can set multiple fonts for several controls using a simple CFont object …

Autocomplete Combo Boxes

If you want autocomplete in VB, you've got to do it yourself and this tip shows you how.

Force JScrollPane to Display a Scrollbar

When it comes to using JscrollPane or other scrollable components, I've found that the …

Make a Textbox Display Characters in a Particular Case

Learn how to use the CharacterCasing property to make a textbox …