MultiColumn ComboBox Control

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Shown with Header Icons, grid lines, allow resize (mouse cursor lower right) and a background picture. Many more screen prints available here

New version (08-20-02)!
An updated quick and dirty usage sample is included in the setup file.

(04-20-02)
Added first draft of method and property descriptions plus screen prints here (Control Info).

Brief Description:

These controls provide you with many features that standard Combo Boxes can't. Here's a brief list of features:

• AutoComplete that automatically fills in the closest matching item as you type.
   
• Multiple Columns can be created to allow the user to get a better view of what they're selecting.
   
• Column Headers can be turned on, off and can contain icons.
  You're now allowed to drag and drop to rearrange the columns...
  Also, added a new ColumnReorder event  
   
• Dropdown window that can be aligned to either edge of the control and sized using code or the mouse to adjust the number of rows / columns that display.
   
• The text portion of the combo box can be aligned left, right and center and optionally locked.
   
• The widths of the columns can be set in code to either a specific value, auto sized to fit the longest item or by using the mouse.
   
• Any column can be hidden or have its width locked.
   
• You can pass a record set to ComboDBPlus and it'll set up the number of columns and use the field names for column headers. (note that the control is currently not "data bound" in any way.)
   

Downloads

Click below for a 30 day trial version. No nag screen will be displayed during the trial period.. but on the 31st day, boy... watch out <g> It'll nag you to death.

This package requires that you have the standard VB runtimes installed
Just extract the zip file to your desktop (or anywhere) and double-click the .msi file to install the controls.

Note that the version posted here will function while running within the VB IDE Only. If you attempt to run a compiled program that contains this control, you'll receive an Error 429 (license not found). Due to licensing changes, existing users are urged to read the version information page.

Runs in VB IDE Only
 

ComboPlusCTL.zip (274k) Install using Windows Installer MSI file. (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

With the developers license, you can create setup packages that include the control(s). There are never any royalty fees to pay.

All future upgrades are free (as well as any .Net versions that I may release)

As soon as I receive the order, I'll send you the license key that will enable unlimited usage.

Please Note: Single Developer Licenses are not available at this time. Source Code is available.

If you've never installed an application that requires Windows Installer support, you can use the appropriate link below to update your system.

Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for Windows 95, 98, and Me
Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000

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