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XPToolbar and StandardToolBar issues

Trying to use a Syncfusion toolbar and failing.

Create Clean project in VS2022 or VS2019.

  1. Drop a StandardToolbar onto the form -- and it fails. See Image below.
  2. Drop an XPToolbar on the form and it is added BUT (a) There is no SmartTag and (b) Designer tools to add items are absent. See screen grab. There is no dropdown on "Add" Button to select anything. The only thing I can do is add Bars.
  3. As a related matter - what is the purpose of two controls? Which one should I use?







3 Replies
SA Sulthan Amanu Syncfusion Team January 14, 2022 01:21 PM UTC

Hi Suresh,


Thank you for using Syncfusion products.


We have recommended to can use the XPToolbar control. Please find the documentation link below,


Documentation link- https://help.syncfusion.com/windowsforms/xptoolbar/getting-started


We have checked the smart tag not working properly issue in XPToolBar control and our controls have nothing to do with the problem that has been reported. Because the ControlDesigner class is incompatible with NETCore and NET50, it can't be used. We used the custom control designer to manage the designer-related code changes on our end. As a result, the NET50 designer-related code changes did not generate properly. Already the same issue is raised in the below link and the MSDN team reported the control designer support is still not implemented for .Net Core. so you can use the framework version it's working properly and we have attached the documentation link below for your reference.



MSDN query - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/454411/controldesigner-class-does-not-work-in-netcore-and.html


Let us know whether you have any other queries related to the XPToolBar control.


Regards,

Sulthan amanu


GS Gary Smith September 27, 2025 03:23 AM UTC

Is the XPToolBar broke?  Because I too cannot seem to add any items other than a baritem.  The Add does not have a drop down like it does in the DataGrid.


Gary


KS Koppolu Sai Sivani Koppolu Ragaiah Syncfusion Team October 3, 2025 11:33 AM UTC

Hi Gary,

The XPToolBar currently doesn't support adding different types of bar items through the designer in .NET Core, unlike in the .NET Framework where this functionality is available.

We've already logged a feature request to enhance designer support for XPToolBar in .NET Core. Our team is actively working on this enhancement, and we plan to include it in any one of our upcoming releases. We'll keep you informed once the feature is implemented.

You can track its progress here: Provide support to select the different bar items for Items property in NET core designer for WF XPToolBar in WinForms | Feedback Portal

Thank you again for your patience and valuable feedback. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

Regards,
K Sai Sivani


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