Summary of the issue Manual installation of DevExpress 13.1.4 for VisualStudio

So let's say I made a control. So I compiled it and it is in the MyControl.dll library. In order for me to add it to the application, I will have to add it to the references of the desired project through the review.

How can I make the control in the reference dialog box (right in the list) and also be in the list of controls in the browser of elements in the designer (so that I can simply drag it to the form)

UPD:

In general, I want my library to be here.

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And my control (or several elements) was here in the "MyControls" tab, for example

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In this case, the reference should be added by itself when I drag my control element onto the form from the toolbar.

And let's imagine that I do not have the source code, only the library remains.

  • "And how to make the control was in the dialog box of references (right in the list)" Here it is not entirely clear. Do you want your library to be in "standard" references? - Alexey
  • @Alexey, yes. In the "Extensions" tab - iRumba
  • @Alexey, I added a question - iRumba
  • Well, the control-relevant reference when dragging an element onto a form will be added this way ... - Alexey

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I did not work with DevExpress, but in theory you should add a link to MyControl.dll to add to your project not through "Build-> Extensions", but through "Projects-> Solution" (in the reference manager this is a line lower than shown in first screen). After that, do Rebiuld, and everything that is in MyControl.dll inherited from UserControl will appear in the studio toolbox.