System.ComponentModel Namespace

Namespaces

This namespace does not contain any sub-namespaces.

Classes

• CategoryAttribute Used to group properties and events in the Properties window.
• DefaultBindingPropertyAttribute Specifies the default binding property for a component.
• DescriptionAttribute Provides a string to describe a property or event.
• DesignerAttribute Specifies a designer for a component.
• DesignerSerializationVisibilityAttribute Specifies the visibility of a property during designer serialization.
• DisplayNameAttribute Specifies the display name for a property or event.
• EditorAttribute Specifies an editor for a property or event.
• InitializationAttribute Marks methods that are called during initialization.
• InstallerAttribute Specifies an installer for a component.
• LocalizableAttribute Indicates whether a property can be localized.
• ReadOnlyAttribute Indicates whether a property is read-only.
• RefreshPropertiesAttribute Indicates that a property should be refreshed.
• TypeConverterAttribute Specifies a type converter for a property or type.
• ToolboxBitmapAttribute Specifies a bitmap to be displayed for a component in the Toolbox.
• DesignerSerializationAttribute Specifies how a property should be serialized by the designer.
• DesignTimeVisibleAttribute Specifies whether a component should be visible at design time.

Interfaces

• IComponent Represents a component that can be part of a larger application.
• IContainer Represents a container that holds components.
• IDesigner Represents a designer for a component.
• IExtenderProvider Represents an object that provides properties to other objects.
• ITypeDescriptorContext Provides type information and context information for a property or attribute.

Structs

• PropertyDescriptor Represents a property of a component.
• EventDescriptor Represents an event of a component.

Enums

• DesignerSerializationVisibility Specifies the visibility of a property during designer serialization.
• RefreshProperties Specifies how a property should be refreshed.

Key Concepts

The System.ComponentModel namespace is central to building interactive applications within the .NET Framework. It provides a rich set of attributes, interfaces, and classes that enable:

• Design-time Extensibility: Allowing developers to extend the functionality of the Visual Studio designer, such as adding custom property editors, creating custom designers, and controlling how components are displayed.
• Component Model: Defining a standard way for objects to interact and be managed within a larger application or design environment.
• Data Binding: Facilitating the connection between data sources and UI elements through interfaces like IBindingList and attributes like DefaultBindingPropertyAttribute.
• Attribute-Based Configuration: Using attributes to declaratively configure the behavior and appearance of components, reducing the need for verbose code.

Commonly Used Attributes:

Related Topics

• Developing Custom Components
• Extending Design-Time Support
• Data Binding in Windows Forms