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Controls are the bread and butter of rapid application development. Visual Studio 2005 ships with numerous controls right in the box. This page contains additional controls and samples that you can use in your own solutions.
My Extensions
Web Forms Components
Windows Forms Components
Additional Components
Third Party Controls Developers

My Extensions
Use the extensibility model of the My Namespace to add custom extensions and features. Visit the How To: Install a My Extension page to learn how to install your own.
My.Blogs Sample for Visual Basic 2005The My.Blogs sample provides an example of how to extend My to provide a way of accessing common functionality throughout your code, or you can extend it to build a full featured blog utility to work with blogs on your desktop, a browser, or even Outlook.

Web Forms Components
ASP.NET 2.0 Security from InnerWorkingsInnerWorkings offers seven hours of practice-based coding challenges to help developers learn and implement the new security features available in ASP.NET 2.0 and defend their Web applications against attack.
Chart FX from Software FXChart FX delivers advanced charts to graphically display data, including specific functionality, such as Gauges, OLAP, Financial, Statistical, and Maps, to diverse markets, platforms, and environments.
Constructor/MDRAD v3 from i3 Design LimitedConstructor/MDRAD is an IDE-integrated developer toolkit designed to speed production of Windows or Web applications, by using a model definition describing business entities (a network of related classes) either created from scratch or by reverse-engineering a database schema.
DataWindow .NET from Sybase, Inc.DataWindow .NET is a component that boosts the performance of .NET application development environments. It's a 4GL RAD product, which means it helps you get the job done, quickly.
DeKlarit from ARTechBuild and maintain live, robust Windows, Web, and mobile business-critical applications in record time. DeKlarit is the Model Driven tool that combines agile database modeling, Declarative business rules, automatic code generation, and seamless integration into Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.
DevForce from IdeaBladeIdeaBlade's DevForce is a developer productivity solution for building applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework. DevForce is a "must have" for developing and deploying .NET applications. With its integrated suite of infrastructure components, an application server, design tools, and full service support, you can create compelling .NET enterprise applications, on time, and on budget.
Dundas Chart for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Dundas Chart for .NET is the industry leader in .NET Charting Solutions. Whether you are implementing charting into internal projects, or building applications for clients, Dundas Chart offers advanced, award-winning technology and advanced results to get the most out of data.
Dundas Diagram for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Use Dundas Diagram for .NET to create all types of relational charts for web and desktop applications, including Organizational Charts, Flow Charts, Block Charts, as well as HMI Diagrams and more. Automatically generate tree and graph style diagrams and charts, and instantly apply auto-layout styles to get the exact look that you require.
Dundas Gauge for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Designed specifically to display and monitor real-time data using a range of fully customizable Gauge and Dial types, Dundas Gauge for .NET is ideal for developers building digital dashboards, manufacturing, financial, and other applications that monitor KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and other critical data.
DXperience from Developer ExpressTo build stunning and flexible applications, you need feature complete components. Ones that work as expected, each and every time. Our complete range of visual components will help you emulate today's most popular UIs without hassles or aggravation. Like all of our tools, our components were written in Visual C# and fully optimized for the .NET Framework and all .NET languages.
ERM Diagram 4.0 from Crainiate SoftwareERM Diagram 4.0 brings new and exciting functionality to .NET Winforms diagramming development with a combination of features and abilities not found in any other vector or drawing component.
Essential Studio from Syncfusion, Inc.Add sophisticated grid, grouping, charting, diagramming, Microsoft Excel reporting, formula support, PDF creation, enhanced editing, HTML-rendering, and many more capabilities to your .NET Windows Forms and ASP.NET applications. Essential Studio incorporates a unique debugging support system that allows switching between 'Debug' and 'Release' versions of our library with a single click. Essential Studio includes a one-year subscription for unlimited technical support and updates.
Graphics Server .NET from Graphics Server TechnologiesGraphics Server .NET is dedicated to helping NET developers easily add graphs and charts to their Windows and Web applications. The Interactive Designer makes creating and modifying graphs a snap.
LEADTOOLS Raster Imaging Pro for .NET from LEAD Technologies, Inc.Extend and simplify the .NET Framework (v1.1 and 2.0) and GDI+ with LEADTOOLS. Support for 150+ file formats including TIFF, JPG, J2K, PDF, and GIF using various compression schemes such as JPEG, JPEG2000, LZW, CCITT G3/G4, and CMP.
Measurement Studio from National InstrumentsNational Instruments Measurement Studio is an integrated suite of classes and controls for test, measurement, and automation applications in Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio .NET 2003, and Visual Studio 6.0. Measurement Studio dramatically reduces application development time by providing Windows Forms, Web Forms, and ActiveX user interface controls designed for engineers, advanced scientific analysis, and data acquisition (DAQ) and instrument control class libraries optimized for test.
Spread for Web Forms from FarPoint Technologies, Inc.Spread for Web Forms 2.5 is a high-performance, fully customizable ASP.NET spreadsheet component. It supports AJAX calls with client-side calculations; reads/writes Microsoft Excel files.
TeeChart Pro for .NET from Steema SoftwareTeeChart Pro provides complete, quick, and easy-to-use charting and plotting .NET controls for Business, Real-Time, Financial, and Scientific applications.
ViewControl from StatesoftThe new ViewControl Visual Studio 2005 plug-in allows customers to construct simulations, make changes as required, and code every element of that simulation before deploying the completed application in a secure and stable environment.
WebDesktop.NET for Visual Studio 2005 from Intersoft Solutions Corp.WebDesktop.NET 1.0 empowers web application development with new breakthroughs in User Interface technologies by combining Unified Component System of WebUI.NET Framework and state-of-the-art Intersoft Rendering architecture.


Windows Forms Components
Microsoft PrintForm Component 1.0
The PrintForm component is designed to bring back the ability to easily print a Windows Form. With this the new PrintForm component you can once again layout the Windows Form exactly as you want it and allow your users to print the form as a quick report.
Calendar Tools 2.0 for .NET from DBI Technologies Inc.Calendar Tools 2.0 for .NET is a complete component-solution for creating appointment scheduling solutions similar to Microsoft Outlook with a simple design interface.
Chart FX from Software FXChart FX delivers advanced charts to graphically display data, including specific functionality, such as Gauges, OLAP, Financial, Statistical, and Maps, to diverse markets, platforms, and environments.
Constructor/MDRAD v3 from i3 Design LimitedConstructor/MDRAD is an IDE-integrated developer toolkit designed to speed production of Windows or Web applications, by using a model definition describing business entities (a network of related classes) either created from scratch or by reverse-engineering a database schema.
DataWindow .NET from Sybase, Inc.DataWindow .NET is a component that boosts the performance of .NET application development environments. It's a 4GL RAD product, which means it helps you get the job done, quickly.
DeKlarit from ARTechBuild and maintain live, robust Windows, Web, and mobile business-critical applications in record time. DeKlarit is the Model Driven tool that combines agile database modeling, Declarative business rules, automatic code generation, and seamless integration into Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.
DevForce from IdeaBladeIdeaBlade's DevForce is a developer productivity solution for building applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework. DevForce is a "must have" for developing and deploying .NET applications. With its integrated suite of infrastructure components, an application server, design tools, and full service support, you can create compelling .NET enterprise applications, on time, and on budget.
DevInspect from SPI DynamicsSPI Dynamics DevInspect simplifies security for developers by automatically finding and fixing application security defects in the source code. DevInspect enables developers to build secure Web applications and Web services quickly and easily, without requiring security expertise.
Dotfuscator Professional from PreEmptive SolutionsPreEmptive Solutions, Inc. is a firm that specializes in obfuscation, size reduction, and optimization development tools. PreEmptive's Dotfuscator for .NET protects your program against hackers attempting to steal your intellectual property or find security holes in your application.
Dundas Chart for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Dundas Chart for .NET is the industry leader in .NET Charting Solutions. Whether you are implementing charting into internal projects, or building applications for clients, Dundas Chart offers advanced, award-winning technology and advanced results to get the most out of data.
Dundas Diagram for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Use Dundas Diagram for .NET to create all types of relational charts for web and desktop applications, including Organizational Charts, Flow Charts, Block Charts, as well as HMI Diagrams and more. Automatically generate tree and graph style diagrams and charts, and instantly apply auto-layout styles to get the exact look that you require.
Dundas Gauge for .NET from Dundas Software Ltd.Designed specifically to display and monitor real-time data using a range of fully customizable Gauge and Dial types, Dundas Gauge for .NET is ideal for developers building digital dashboards, manufacturing, financial, and other applications that monitor KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and other critical data.
DXperience from Developer ExpressTo build stunning and flexible applications, you need feature complete components. Ones that work as expected, each and every time. Our complete range of visual components will help you emulate today's most popular UIs without hassles or aggravation. Like all of our tools, our components were written in Visual C# and fully optimized for the .NET Framework and all .NET languages.
Essential Studio from Syncfusion, Inc.Add sophisticated grid, grouping, charting, diagramming, Microsoft Excel reporting, formula support, PDF creation, enhanced editing, HTML-rendering, and many more capabilities to your .NET Windows Forms and ASP.NET applications. Essential Studio incorporates a unique debugging support system that allows switching between 'Debug' and 'Release' versions of our library with a single click. Essential Studio includes a one-year subscription for unlimited technical support and updates.
Graphics Server .NET from Graphics Server TechnologiesGraphics Server .NET is dedicated to helping .NET developers easily add graphs and charts to their Windows and Web applications. The Interactive Designer makes creating and modifying graphs a snap.
Measurement Studio from National InstrumentsNational Instruments Measurement Studio is an integrated suite of classes and controls for test, measurement, and automation applications in Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio .NET 2003, and Visual Studio 6.0. Measurement Studio dramatically reduces application development time by providing Windows Forms, Web Forms, and ActiveX user interface controls designed for engineers, advanced scientific analysis, and data acquisition (DAQ) and instrument control class libraries optimized for test.
Solutions::Schedule for .NET from DBI Technologies Inc.Add exceptional multi-resource scheduling and Team Management style Gantt chart capabilities to your Visual Basic .NET and/or C# software development projects. Schedule any number of resources by category to your choice of time scale—from minutes to years and all points in between.
Spread for Windows Forms from FarPoint Technologies, Inc.Spread for Windows Forms is a high-performance, fully customizable .NET spreadsheet component that gives you the power to create a feature-rich and fully customizable spreadsheet interface for your users.
TeeChart Pro for .NET from Steema SoftwareTeeChart Pro provides complete, quick, and easy-to-use charting and plotting .NET controls for Business, Real-Time, Financial, and Scientific applications.
ViewControl from StatesoftThe new ViewControl Visual Studio 2005 plug-in allows customers to construct simulations, make changes as required, and code every element of that simulation before deploying the completed application in a secure and stable environment.
XtraNavBar Suite from Developer ExpressProviding easy and intuitive navigation options within an application is the goal of every software developer. The XtraNavBar Suite gives you everything you need to create easy-to-use applications, which have incredible sophistication and elegance. With its advanced design time editor, you can quickly setup and create the look and feel of your choice without writing a single line of code - and deliver applications that will blow away your competition. To download the most recent shipping version and register your free license of the XtraNavBar, visit us online at www.devexpress.com/free.



Additional Components
Aspose.Cells from AsposeAspose.Cells is a non-graphical Excel spreadsheet reporting component that enables either .NET or Java applications to read and write Excel spreadsheets without utilizing Microsoft Excel.
Aspose.Pdf from AsposeAspose.Pdf is a non-graphical PDF document reporting component that enables either .NET or Java applications to create PDF documents without utilizing Adobe Acrobat.
Aspose.Words from AsposeAspose.Words enables .NET and Java applications to read, modify, and write Word documents without utilizing Microsoft Word.
FileUp from SoftArtisansSoftArtisans FileUp benefits both large corporations and individual developers looking to create powerful HTTP file upload and download Web applications. FileUp is the one solution that offers both client-side resumability and the strength to overcome the built-in file size limits of ASP.NET.
Genome from TechTalk Genome is an object-relational mapping tool that automatically provides persistence for Microsoft .NET classes in relational databases. Depending on the type of application, you can reduce your development efforts by up to 80 percent.
ImgWriter from SoftArtisansSoftArtisans ImgWriter is a high-performance image processor used for dynamic image creation, management, and caching from your Web server. ImgWriter can be used for online photo galleries, product catalogues—or any application that needs to manipulate quality images and chart graphics on the fly.
OfficeWriter from SoftArtisansA powerful server-side product, OfficeWriter delivers Microsoft Office content via the Web without requiring Office on the server. Designed for use on demanding Web server environments, OfficeWriter allows users to create, modify, and generate reports in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Proposion N2N from Proposion SoftwareProposion N2N connects Microsoft .NET Framework applications to Lotus Notes and Domino databases and services. This lightweight managed ADO.NET data provider allows developers to perform fast queries and updates of Notes data from ASP.NET pages, Web services, Windows, or Mobile applications.
Select C#Sync from Select Business SolutionsSelect C#Sync for Microsoft's Visual Studio .NET C# is a ground-breaking code generation tool, designed to generate C# code, view UML models, and validate your designs for C# suitability, all in conjunction with Select Component Architect.
Select C++Sync from Select Business SolutionsSelect C++Sync moves round-trip engineering to a new level of efficiency, synchronizing models and programs using a single, dynamic transaction. It runs directly upon a multi-user repository and provides unparalleled levels of performance, whatever the model size, from one to hundreds of users.
Select Component Portal from Select Business SolutionsSelect Component Portal extends Select Component Manager to your intranet or Internet. It helps designers and developers reuse components, speeding delivery of high quality applications and leveraging valuable IT assets.
SpreadsheetGear for .NET from SpreadsheetGear LLCSpreadsheetGear for .NET is a royalty-free Microsoft Excel compatible spreadsheet component for the Microsoft .NET Framework featuring a fast and complete Excel compatible calculation engine.
TeeGofer from Steema Software SLThe tool is designed specifically for the .NET Component writer. Written in 100% native Visual C# code, it works by reflection to read in .NET Assemblies (DLLs or EXEs) to create first-class quality online, context sensitive, help documentation.

Third Party Controls Developers
SPI DynamicsSPI Dynamics DevInspect simplifies security for developers by automatically finding and fixing application security defects in the source code. DevInspect enables developers to build secure Web applications and Web services quickly and easily, without requiring security expertise.