Navigation Controls

• Jul 05, 2022
• 3 minutes to read

From simple side bars to advanced multi-level navigation containers, and everything in between, this section describes DevExpress WinForms UI controls that allow you to emulate navigation UI introduced in today’s most popular Windows and Office applications.

Accordion Control

The WinForms Accordion Control (AccordionControl) is an advanced navigation control that extends the capabilities of a traditional Navigation Bar.

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The Accordion Control allows you to create a multi-level navigation menu, categorize navigation elements (items) into groups, display images, and customize dozens of UI/UX settings.

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You can also use the Accordion control as a hamburger menu.

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The advanced features include:

• Integrated Search / Find Panel
• Semi-transparent Acrylic Material & Reveal Highlight Support
• Improved High-DPI Support / DirectX Hardware Acceleration

Learn more about WinForms Accordion Control

Office Navigation Bar

The Office Navigation Bar (OfficeNavigationBar) replicates the Outlook 2013 UX.

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SDI Navigation Frame and Tab Pane

The Navigation Frame (NavigationFrame) is an SDI (Single Document Interface) container with elegant transitions. The control owns multiple pages (NavigationPage) whereas only one page can be active at a time. Pages can display any content.

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The Tab Pane control (TabPane) extends the Navigation Frame. It displays page headers as navigation buttons.

Learn more about the Navigation Frame and Tab Page

Navigation Pane

The Navigation Pane is a menu inspired by Acrobat Reader. It incorporates pages (NavigationPage) that can be vertically aligned into a single column. Only a single page can be active at a time. Users can expand, collapse, and resize pages.

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Tile-Based Toolbar

The WinForms Tile Toolbar (TileBar) is a touch-friendly alternative to a traditional toolbar. The toolbar displays tiles within its container and allows you to incorporate a straightforward navigation user experience into your WinForms application.

Its features include:

• Dropdown Tile Toolbars
• Configurable Tile Content & Appearance
• Integrated Visual Studio Designer
• Glyph Skinning

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Tile Navigation Pane

The Tile Navigation Pane (TileNavPane) is a touch-friendly version of a traditional navigation menu. Like the Ribbon, it is positioned at the top of your application’s window.

Its features include:

• Dropdown Toolbars
• Tile Groups and Categories
• Main Button
• Animated Transitions
• Configurable Tile Appearance
• Custom Tiles and Categories
• Custom Navigation (Event-Based)

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Toolbox Control

The ToolboxControl ships with the following features:

• Drag & Drop Support
• Item Groups and Categories
• Search Box
• Quick Access Menu
• Multiple Item Selection

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WindowsUI Button Panel

The WindowsUIButtonPanel displays Windows 10-styled buttons.

Its features include:

• Push and Toggle Buttons
• Customizable Button Appearance (icons, colors, shapes, etc.)
• Integration with Flyouts
• Glyph Skinning

Learn more about WindowsUI Button Panel

Tiles

The TileControl allows you to incorporate Windows 10 inspired tile-based navigation.

Its features include:

• Touch Support
• Tile Groups
• Built-in Tile Animation
• Drag & Drop

Learn more about the Tile Control

See Also

WinForms Navigation Bar and Panel Controls

WinForms Tile Navigation Pane and TileBar

WinForms Tile Control