description DevExpress DXVisual Studio Overview
DevExpress DXVisual Studio is a comprehensive GUI builder tightly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio. It provides a visual design surface for creating Windows Forms and WPF applications using C#.
It excels in generating high-quality, visually appealing UIs with advanced features and controls. While primarily focused on the Microsoft ecosystem, it offers robust capabilities for experienced .NET developers. The tools strength lies in its extensive library of pre-built controls and its ability to generate clean, maintainable XAML code.
help DevExpress DXVisual Studio FAQ
Do I need Visual Studio to use DevExpress for building Windows Forms or WPF UIs?
Yes — DevExpress's .NET design surfaces integrate directly into Microsoft Visual Studio, where you drag controls onto WinForms or WPF windows in C# or VB.NET. There's no standalone designer app; Visual Studio is the environment.
Is there a free trial of DevExpress before buying a subscription?
Yes, DevExpress offers a 30-day trial of its component suites, which is enough time to test the WinForms and WPF designers on a real project. After the trial you need a paid developer subscription to keep shipping with the controls.
Do DevExpress WinForms controls work with modern .NET, or only .NET Framework?
DevExpress has kept pace with Microsoft's runtime changes, so its WinForms and WPF suites support modern .NET versions alongside legacy .NET Framework 4.x projects. That matters if you're migrating an old WinForms app forward rather than rewriting it.
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