TechExplorer
2025-04-15T07:19:22Z
Hi,
I am trying to use the iGrid components in Visual Studio 2022 with .NET 8.0
During the design phase of the component, I am unable to view the dialog window that
allows me to configure columns, styles, cells formatting...

In the properties window, I cannot find the 'Cols' entry that allows me to open the dialog window.

Other components, such as the DropDownList, display the 'Items' entry.
By clicking the three dots next to it, the dialog window opens, allowing me to manage this component

I am using the 11.2.10.net6 component, which seems to be the latest available version.

How can I solve this issue?
Thank you in advance for the help you will provide.
Regards
Igor/10Tec
2025-04-15T14:51:05Z
Look into the following announcement post (which is currently above your post in the post list):

iGrid in WinForms .NET 6 project at design time 

The iGrid.NET builds for .NET 6+ have limited support for design time features because not all design-time services and classes that were available in .NET Framework are available in .NET 6 and later versions. Sorry, but this is not a restriction or omission on our side.

If you need more details about the root of the problem, we recommend that you read the following Micorsoft DevBlog post:

State of the Windows Forms Designer for .NET Applications