Question

How do I create, execute and control a winform from within a console application?

Answer 1

The easiest option is to start a windows forms project, then change the output-type to Console Application. Alternatively, just add a reference to System.Windows.Forms.dll, and start coding:

using System.Windows.Forms;  [STAThread] static void Main() {     Application.EnableVisualStyles();     Application.Run(new Form()); // or whatever } 

The important bit is the [STAThread] on your Main() method, required for full COM support.