Question

In the .NET Framework, there are several controls that list a number of links underneath the property list in the Properties window in the Visual Studio designer. (e.g. TabControl, ComboBox)

I have built a custom control, and I want to create a link on the Properties Window like the TabControl and ComboBox. When the link is clicked, a certain method on my control should be called.

How can I do this?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You need to create a custom designer for your control and override the Verbs property. The first time your override is called, create a DesignerVerbCollection and populate it. Return the collection on each subsequent call.

Edit: By the way, you create the designer by deriving from System.Windows.Forms.Design.ControlDesigner and you apply it to your class by putting this attribute on your class:

 [Designer(MyControlDesigner)]
 public class MyControl
 {
    // ...
 }