DevExpress.Utils 26.1.6

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dotnet add package DevExpress.Utils --version 26.1.6
                    
NuGet\Install-Package DevExpress.Utils -Version 26.1.6
                    
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package.
<PackageReference Include="DevExpress.Utils" Version="26.1.6" />
                    
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package.
<PackageVersion Include="DevExpress.Utils" Version="26.1.6" />
                    
Directory.Packages.props
<PackageReference Include="DevExpress.Utils" />
                    
Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package.
paket add DevExpress.Utils --version 26.1.6
                    
#r "nuget: DevExpress.Utils, 26.1.6"
                    
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package.
#:package DevExpress.Utils@26.1.6
                    
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package.
#addin nuget:?package=DevExpress.Utils&version=26.1.6
                    
Install as a Cake Addin
#tool nuget:?package=DevExpress.Utils&version=26.1.6
                    
Install as a Cake Tool

DevExpress.Utils NuGet Package

The DevExpress.Utils package contains shared WinForms UI infrastructure used by DevExpress controls: the skinning/theming engine, low-level GDI+/Direct2D painting helpers, common editor/panel base controls, popup menus, drag-and-drop, accessibility (UI Automation).

When you use related DevExpress WinForms UI Controls, this package is installed automatically as a transitive dependency.

Key Features

  • Skins and Themes: the shared appearance layer that supports rendering any control with DevExpress skins, Office-style themes, and flat or 3D styles.
  • Shared Painting Infrastructure: the low-level drawing abstraction reused by DevExpress controls.
  • Common Editor and Panel Controls: shared base panel/group/splitter controls.
  • Popup Menus and Drag-and-Drop: shared drop-down menu and drag-and-drop infrastructure used by Toolbars/Menus, Ribbon, and Data Editors.
  • Accessibility and HiDPI Support: UI Automation and DPI-scaling utilities used across all desktop controls.

Documentation

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether you own a license or want to start a 30-day evaluation, download and register your DevExpress license key. To obtain the key, sign in to the DevExpress Download Manager with your existing DevExpress.com account or create a free account. For instructions on key registration, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

If you purchase a license after evaluating a product, you need to re-register your updated DevExpress license key to remove evaluation warnings and messages.

This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

For information about SBOM files for DevExpress packages, see the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for DevExpress .NET assemblies/NuGet packages, JavaScript, VCL and other redistributable artifacts.

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.NET Framework net462 is compatible.  net463 was computed.  net47 was computed.  net471 was computed.  net472 was computed.  net48 was computed.  net481 was computed. 
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NuGet packages (63)

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DevExpress.Win.Charts

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WinForms UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/winforms) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WinForms, Reporting

DevExpress.Win.Printing

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WinForms UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/winforms) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WinForms, ASP.NET & Blazor (includes DevExtreme), WPF, Reporting

DevExpress.Win.PivotGrid

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WinForms UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/winforms) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WinForms, Reporting

DevExpress.Win.RichEdit

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WinForms UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/winforms) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WinForms, Reporting

DevExpress.Win.Scheduler

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WinForms UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/winforms) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WinForms, ASP.NET & Blazor (includes DevExtreme), WPF

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