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Jon
Jon

Reputation: 40032

Create a GUI Application using MonoDevelop on OS X

I just installed the latest Mono framework and MonoDevelop.

When I create a new solution under C# there is no GUI based application.

How do I create an app that has a GUI and buttons etc

Upvotes: 3

Views: 10858

Answers (6)

Herman Schoenfeld
Herman Schoenfeld

Reputation: 8724

MonoDevelop supports

Upvotes: 0

Hulvej
Hulvej

Reputation: 4205

Just install Xcode together with MonoFramework and MonoDevelop, then you can use the native iOS interface builder!

MonoDevelop works perfectly (although a little buggy on some functions) with xcode. During development of say, an iPhone-app, I switch between Monodevelop and Xcode, MonoDevelop for writing all code-behind/delegates etc., and Xcode for designing using the native interface-builder for Mac OSX and iOS apps...

You need:

MonoDevelop http://monodevelop.com/

MonoTouch (UI framework to interface with CocaoTouch on iOS) http://xamarin.com/monotouch

And of course the actual mono-framework (C# to Obj-C) http://www.mono-project.com/

Upvotes: 0

Dzhwar Doski
Dzhwar Doski

Reputation: 61

you can create GUI by mono in mac follow these steps:

  • File->New->Solution.
  • Select C# and then select Gtk# enter a name for your project then click Forward.
  • in the solution window at the left side of the window click the arrow next to your project name, then right-click on the MainWindow.cs click open.
  • after it opened at the bottom of the window there is (Source code and Designer) click on the Designer, enjoy it you can see a form now.

so if want to add buttons, textboxes, lables,... etc there is a toolbox window at the right of the window.

Upvotes: 6

Rethunk
Rethunk

Reputation: 31

If you're already familiar with WinForms and C# development using Visual Studio--and if you don't mind developing a GUI without a visual editor--then you can develop a WinForms application in MonoDevelop.

This tutorial should get you started: http://zetcode.com/tutorials/monowinformstutorial/firststeps/

After creating a new C# solution (File|New > Solution...), add references to System.Drawing and System.Windows.Forms (Project|Edit References...). In the constructor for your Form subclass you can define buttons and other controls. That should get you on your way.

There may still be bugs and odd quirks in MonoDevelop. For example, autocomplete for adding an event handler (such as MyButton.Click += HandleMyButtonClick) works if I insert a space after "+=", but not if I tab. Otherwise the environment should feel familiar.

Upvotes: 3

Ira Rainey
Ira Rainey

Reputation: 5209

There are a number of bindings for Mono and Cocoa which allow you to build OS X apps using Mono with native looking interfaces.

Some time ago there was the Cocoa# project, which is still shipped with Mono, but is now dead on the water and no longer updated.

However, just a few days ago, I myself asked about the state of Cocoa# and other solutions were highlighted. The best (IMHO) is Monobj, which also has Monodevelop/IB templates.

Upvotes: 0

jpobst
jpobst

Reputation: 9982

If you are on Linux or Windows, the project type is called "Gtk# 2.0 Project". If you are on Mac, there is no visual designer for Gtk#, you will have to code it by hand.

Upvotes: 4

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