Base classes with VB.Net 2010

Question

I am using VB.Net 2010.

I used to code in Foxpro. Back then, I could create my own forms, textboxes, checkboxes etc etc . . . These basic forms had the fonts, company logo and basic code. When I went to create a new form, instead of using what shipped with Microsoft, I used my forms.

How can I drag and drop my own tailor made textbox onto a form. Or put another way. How can I replace Microsoft stuff with my stuff.

Answer 1

you need add component which you made, into your project. it will apear on the toolbox. or in VB.Net you also can create a custom control.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb775501(v=vs.85).aspx

Answer 2

in vb.net you can inherit + extend controls:

Public Class yourTextBox
    Inherits TextBox

    Public Overrides Property Font() As Font
        Get
            Return New Font("Arial", 12, FontStyle.Regular, GraphicsUnit.Pixel, Nothing)
        End Get
        Set(ByVal value As Font)
            'nothing
        End Set
    End Property

    'you can override properties or add your own properties in this class
    'after adding this class + rebuilding your project, you'll find yourTextBox 
    'at the top of your toolbox

End Class

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thanks for any help