ExpressNavBar Suite

DevExpressUI Navigation ControlsVCL Component

Versatile navigation bars with customizable layouts for VCL applications.

  • Supports multiple appearance and behavior styles called Views.
  • Enables embedding controls within navigation groups for rich interfaces.
  • Offers runtime customization and hints for intuitive user experiences.
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ExpressNavBar Suite provides developers with a set of navigation bar components for VCL applications. It enables the creation of customizable sidebars, explorer bars, and navigation panes that emulate popular Microsoft Office UI styles. Its flexibility includes embedded controls, end-user layout customization, and supports a range of appearance styles to suit diverse application needs.

Multiple Views Support

The suite offers several different appearance and behavior styles, known as Views. These include Explorer Views that display all groups simultaneously and Side Bar Views that show one expanded group at a time, enhancing navigation organization.

Embedded Controls

ExpressNavBar allows embedding of interactive controls like tree views, grids, or calendars within navigation groups. This enables developers to build rich interfaces similar to Microsoft Outlook with integrated control content.

End-User Customization

Users can customize navigation bar layouts at runtime, rearranging items between groups via drag and drop. This flexibility ensures personalized navigation experiences without requiring structural changes by developers.

Automatic Hints and Word Wrapping

The suite includes features like automatic word wrapping for item captions and customizable hints, improving readability and providing additional context to end-users within the navigation elements.

Customizable Layout and Appearance

Design-time tools such as Structure Designer and Appearance Designer help developers group, rearrange, and style navigation items easily. Runtime customization forms are also supported to adapt UI dynamically.

Office Navigation Bar Integration

Includes a horizontal navigation panel inspired by Microsoft Outlook, capable of complementing sidebar views for switching between groups, providing a seamless Office-like navigation experience.

Auto-Hide and Minimize States

ExpressNavBar supports auto-hide modes and minimized states for navigation panes, allowing apps to maximize workspace while keeping navigation accessible when needed.

Link Layout Flexibility

Links within groups can be auto-arranged or display embedded controls. The content and display are decoupled, giving fine-grained control over navigation presentation without restructuring underlying data.

Product Compatibility

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Component Type

  • VCL Component

IDE Support

  • C++Builder
  • Delphi
  • RAD Studio