Telerik updates RadControls for WPF

Q3 2009 adds Silverlight maps, Outlook bar, TileView, RibbonBar and buttons.

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RadChart for WPF demo application showing various chart types.

RadControls for WPF includes RadCalendar, RadCarousel, RadDatePicker, RadTabControl, RadChart, RadScheduler, RadGauge, RadGridView, RadNumericUpDown, RadPanelBar, RadProgressBar, RadSlider and RadTreeView WPF controls. RadControls for WPF includes a common codebase and shared API with RadControls for Silverlight and comes with fast data binding that can easily handle hundreds of thousands records. RadControls for WPF provides outstanding performance through this databinding technology and smart use of UI and Data Virtualization. This allows you to build very rich interfaces with smooth transitions and sophisticated interactivity without hurting the user experience.

New Controls in Q3 2009

• RadButtons - Telerik RadControls for WPF now feature standard Button, DropDownButton, RadioButton and SplitButton to allow you build complex forms and easily manage their input. All these buttons provide specific functionality that can be instrumental to achieving complete LOB applications.
• RadDocking - RadDocking for WPF is a docking system like the one in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. You get the dockable ToolWindows, a hidden DockingManager control, and a designer to make creating attractive layouts easy.
• RadMenu - RadMenu is fully customizable, allowing you to create anything your imagination can conceive while keeping all advanced menu functionalities, such as: hierarchical databinding, rich programming model, boundary detection and many more.
• RadContextMenu - It’s easy to save space and provide additional commands or features with RadContextMenu. The control is fully customizable, allowing you to create anything your imagination can conceive, while keeping all advanced menu functionalities, such as: hierarchical databinding, rich programming model, boundary detection, and many more.
• RadOutlookBar - Telerik OutlookBar for WPF lets you deliver Outlook’s navigational bar to your applications. You can take advantage of the data templates, icons, and the overflow menu. You can also easily move the items from the main navigation bar containing the OutlookBar’s items to the minimized area and the overflow menu by simply dragging the horizontal splitter.
• RadTileView - Create flexible and interactive layouts for your rich web applications with the latest addition to RadControl for WPF - RadTileView. The control enables you to architect immersive user experiences with its configurable content "tiles", support for drag-and-drop rearrangement, and adjustable position of the minimized items. RadTileView comes with built-in item animations, which are also fully customizable to suit various scenarios.
• RadRibbonBar - Telerik WPF RibbonBar is an easy-to-use implementation of the Microsoft Office 2007 “ribbon” UI, which allows you to codelessly organize the navigation functionality of your application into a single compact toolbar control.

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http://www.telerik.com/company/press-center/company-news/telerik-q3-2009-release-features-leading-edge-additions-to-all-in-one-net-toolbox.aspx

About Telerik

Telerik is one of the trend-setters in the development of User Interface components for .NET and add-ons for Microsoft SharePoint. The Telerik name is most often associated with constant innovation, meticulous support, and an aggressive release schedule. Telerik's flagship product, RadControls, is the most comprehensive toolset for .NET UI development. The suite enables developers to rapidly build visually stunning web and desktop interfaces with unmatched performance and interactivity. The Telerik mission is to exceed your expectations and help you "deliver more than expected".