RadControls for WPF updated

Telerik 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.

Updates in Q3 2009 SP2

RadGrid

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RadChart demo showing a range of chart types.

• Added synchronization between source collection GroupDescriptions and DataItemCollection GroupDescriptors. Domain Data Source Support
• Cell editing can be canceled on a single Esc key click; Row leaves edit mode on double press the Esc key
• Added: EditIndicator to account for the row being in edit mode
• Added: Synchronization between source collection Sort descriptions and DataItemCollection Sort descriptors
• Added: Return old values to the GridViewRow when edit is canceled
• Adding DesignProject property and removing PDB generation for design projects
• Virtualization for comboboxes in GridViewComboBox column is now enabled by default
• Editor is focused when GridViewCell enters in edit mode when CellEditTemplate is used
• Now RadGridView validation mechanism is used with CellEditTemplate
• Added: Filtering "Match case" functionality

RadChart

• Added SeriesDefinition.Visibility property. Value SeriesVisibility.Hidden stands for hiding the series without rearranging the chart, SeriesVisibility.Collapsed is for hiding the series and rearranging the char
• Stripline animations are now disabled by default

RadScheduler

• TimelineViewDefinition add the feature to generate 1month or 1year or 1 week long time slots
• Implement TimeSlotTemplateSelector
• Add a property to allow to users a range of available ViewMode choices
• Make RecurrenceChoiceDialogDefaultRecurrenceMode apply for deleting of recurrent and do not show recurrence choice dialog when deleting an ocurrence
• Add header template customization feature for AppointmentDialogWindow

RadDock

• Pane - Enable hiding PaneHeader without changing the ControlTemplate of the PaneGroup

RadComboBox

• Added: TextSearchMode and IsFilteringEnabled properties to replace the FilteringMode property. Obsolete FilteringMode.
• Added: SelectAllTextEvent property that specifies the events which will cause the text in the TextBox to be selected.

RadRibbonBar

• Autoclose behavior to be available only in Ribbon Buttons

RadSlider

• Implemented MinimumRangeSpan and MaximumRangeSpan

RadOutlookBar

• Implement Title property for OutlookBarItem

RadButtons

• The DataContext of the button can be transferred to the DropDown

RadExpander

• Add preview events for expand and collapse

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".