Trying to make a functional options form 1

[ddvlad]

Hello everybody,

While developing an open-source application in C# I came across this problem: the options form was accumulating a lot of tabs. While this could be easily resolved with multiple rows of tabs, I have my mind set on an form similar to those in MS Visual Studio or ShardDevelop (and probably a lot more apps). That is, a tree view in the left-hand side of the form and changing pages in the rest of it. If anyone knows the proper control to do this (either strandard or custom-made), please tell me its name and, if possible, direct me to a link where I can read more about it.

Thank you in advance for your kindness,
Vlad

There is nothing more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.

 

[B00gyeMan]

You can simulate this by using a tree control in the left of the form and a tabs control in the right of the form. When the user selects a node from the tree, change the tab page in the right. Just remember to hide the tabs buttons...

 

[ddvlad]

That is absolutely brilliant! Thank you for clearing that up for me. I truly appreciate it.

There is nothing more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.