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Michael Dausmann
Michael Dausmann

Reputation: 4540

Create a List View with Header sections

I would like to create a 'New Document' dialog similar to the Office 2007 style (see pic). I am having trouble with the list shown on the left. I have tried using a ListView control but I can't figure out how to display the header sections that scroll with the list (e.g. 'Template Categories' and 'Microsoft Office Online'

What is my best option for re-creating this style of list??

I am using .net3.5, VS2008 and winforms (NOT WPF). Am also open to purchasing 3rd party controls if necessary.

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Michael

Upvotes: 1

Views: 903

Answers (2)

Michael Dausmann
Michael Dausmann

Reputation: 4540

I Ended up using a 3rd party control (Elegant.ui.NavigationBar from prof-uis.com) for the final form. Screenie below.

My 'New Document' form using Elegant.ui.NavigationBar http://www.ruleclarity.com/images/stories/screenshots/new_document_dialog.jpg

The Headers and items are actually buttons (Elegant.Ui.ToggleButton) with the header buttons disabled so they don't react to the mouse. This looks ok I think. Note on this form I have also used a ListView with group headers (in the rightmost pane)

Upvotes: 0

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Reputation: 204229

Without having seen the pic (did you forget to include it?), I'm guessing you're talking about groups within a ListView. This is pretty easy to accomplish.

Take a look at the MSDN documentation on the ListView.Groups property. Once you've defined your groups ("Template Categories" and "Microsoft Office Online" in your example) you can specify a Group on each ListViewItem to make it stay within that group.

Upvotes: 1

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