Using Syncfusion Controls in VS Express 2013 for Desktop

[Andrew Sullivan]

Hello,

I'm having a difficult time getting the controls set up in VS Express 2013 for Desktop (I have the latest version of Syncfusion control for Windows Forms). I'm aware that the controls must be set up manually in express versions.

So far, I've created a Syncfusion tab in the Toolbox. When I go to "Choose Items..." and attempt to add a Syncfusion control to the Toolbox, I get the message "The following controls were successfully added to the toolbox but are not enabled in the active designer."

What step have I missed?

Thank you!

Andrew

[Kannan R]

Hi Andrew,

 

Thank you for using Syncfusion products.

 

This reported behavior is known one and a support incident has been created under your account to track the status of this requirement. Please log on to our support website to check for further updates.

 

https://www.syncfusion.com/account/login?ReturnUrl=/support/directtrac/incidents  

 

Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

 

Thanks,

 

Kannan

[Trevor Dennis]

Hi Andrew,

Instead of using the Express versions of Visual studio, maybe try using the Visual Studio Community 2013 edition instead.  It is free as well and includes all the components of visual studio instead of just desktop or web, etc.  I believe Microsoft might intend the community edition to replace the express products in the future 2015 release.

It does support Visual Studio plugins so the Syncfusion components should just work.

https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-community-vs.aspx

Trevor.

[Kannan R]

Hi Trevor,

 

Thank you for your valuable suggestion,

 

Yes, Syncfusion components will be configured in Visual Studio community 2013 edition.

 

Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

 

Thanks,

Kannan