How do I switch between Ribbon and Standard toolbars?

The skill explains how to modify the WinApplication constructor or use the Model Editor to toggle FormStyle settings between Ribbon and Standard modes.

Does it cover DevExpress control customization?

Absolutely. It provides instructions for accessing and configuring underlying controls like XtraGrid and XtraEditors within XAF Detail and List views.

Can I use this for thread-safe operations?

Yes, the skill includes specific patterns for implementing Background Workers to ensure long-running tasks do not block the WinForms UI thread.

What is the XAF WinForms UI skill?

It is a Claude Code extension that provides implementation patterns and best practices for building desktop applications using the DevExpress eXpressApp Framework (XAF).

XAF WinForms UI Developer

Name: XAF WinForms UI Developer
Author: kashiash

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Builds and customizes high-performance desktop user interfaces using the DevExpress XAF WinForms platform.

This skill provides specialized guidance for the eXpressApp Framework (XAF) WinForms platform, enabling developers to configure WinApplication instances, toggle between Ribbon and Standard toolbar styles, and implement WinForms-specific editors like XtraGrid. It offers best practices for layout customization via the Layout Manager, thread-safe UI updates using background workers, and sophisticated navigation patterns. It is essential for developers building enterprise-grade desktop applications requiring deep integration with DevExpress controls and automated UI generation.

주요 기능

01Advanced layout management and programmatic view customization

022 GitHub stars

03Thread-safe background operations for responsive UI performance

04WinApplication setup and configuration patterns

05Customization of Ribbon and Standard toolbar interfaces

06Integration with DevExpress WinForms editors like XtraGrid and XtraEditors

사용 사례

01Implementing complex data summaries and custom behaviors in GridListEditor

02Migrating a standard XAF application to a modern Ribbon-based interface

03Executing long-running background tasks without freezing the desktop UI

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kashiash/xaf-skills xaf-winforms-ui

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

주요 기능

01Advanced layout management and programmatic view customization

022 GitHub stars

03Thread-safe background operations for responsive UI performance

04WinApplication setup and configuration patterns

05Customization of Ribbon and Standard toolbar interfaces

06Integration with DevExpress WinForms editors like XtraGrid and XtraEditors

사용 사례

01Implementing complex data summaries and custom behaviors in GridListEditor

02Migrating a standard XAF application to a modern Ribbon-based interface

03Executing long-running background tasks without freezing the desktop UI

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kashiash/xaf-skills xaf-winforms-ui

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT