URL Picker in VS 2005 Property Window

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steve_barker333@hotmail.com - 25 Oct 2006 21:04 GMT

Hi guys!

I'm sure this is an easy question to answer, and I'm equally sure that
the solution involves designer attributes, but I can't seem to find the
correct attribute to use!

Here goes...

You know the Image control in ASP.NET? When you draw an instance on a
web form, and click in ImageUrl in the property window, you get the
"..." button and nice file browser window to help you find the Url. How
do I replicate this behaviour in my custom controls?

Many thanks in advance!

Steve.

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Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD] - 26 Oct 2006 06:19 GMT

You do it like this:

[Editor(typeof(System.Web.UI.Design.ImageUrlEditor),
typeof(System.Drawing.Design.UITypeEditor))]
public virtual string MyImageUrl
{
get
{
...
}
set
{
...
}
}

Here's more info and a more detailed example:
http://SteveOrr.net/articles/InheritAndExtend.aspx

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I hope this helps,
Steve C. Orr
MCSD, MVP, CSM
http://SteveOrr.net

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steve_barker333@hotmail.com - 02 Nov 2006 01:21 GMT

Hi Steve!

Thanks for your help!

Your code works fine when you view the UserControl in it's own
designer, but when you put the UserControl on a web-form, the
properties are not working correctly. Have I missed something?!

Cheers,

Steve.

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