Im building a custom control called DataEntry Control and want to be able to
setup a DataSource on property window, same way as DataGridView...
Here are some parts of my code:
<DefaultBindingProperty(""), ComplexBindingProperties("DataSource",
"DataMember")> _
Public Class DataEntryControl
Private _DataSource As Object
<Category("Data")> _
Public Property DataSource() As Object
Get
Return _DataSource
End Get
Set(ByVal value As Object)
_DataSource = value
SetupControls()
End Set
End Property
Private _DataMember As String
<Category("Data")> _
Public Property DataMember() As String
Get
Return _DataMember
End Get
Set(ByVal value As String)
_DataMember = value
End Set
End Property
...
End Class
The DataSource and DataMember properties are being displayed on property
window, but DataSource is grayed out and instead of the ellipse button to
choose a DataSource, its being displayed a textbox to set the property
value. It seems that the right TypeEditor is not being used.
What am I missing
Thanks in advance.
Fernando

How to implement Complex DataBinding on Custom Controls?
DrNecessiter
Add TypeConverter and EditorBrowsable attributes on your DataSource property (in addition to your Category attribute), as follows:
<TypeConverter("System.Windows.Forms.Design.DataSourceConverter, System.Design")>
<EditorBrowsable(EditorBrowsableState.Always)>
<Category("Data")> _
Public Property DataMember() As String
Get
Return _DataMember
End Get
Set(ByVal value As String)
_DataMember = value
End Set
End Property
cnSZlzl
I'm sorry, I think TypeConverter attribute must be added to DataSource Property and the attribute
Editor("System.Windows.Forms.Design.DataMemberFieldEditor, System.Design", "System.Drawing.Design.UITypeEditor, System.Drawing")
must be added to DataMember property of the control