The ShellBrowser .NET Edition includes a comprehensive set of visual and non-visual controls for Visual Studio. The components are based on the .NET Framework Controls and are written in 100% C# code; no additional DLLs or ActiveX controls are necessary. Use Windows functionality without struggling with p/invoking the respective Windows APIs and COM Objects and Interfaces.

The ShellTreeView Component Emulates the Left Pane of the Windows Explorer

The ShellTreeView .NET component displays a tree view of the Windows file system. The tree view looks and behaves like the folder tree in the Windows Explorer's left pane. With this .NET component users can easily clone and enhance the explorer or implement shell tree functionalities in their own apps.

Emulate the Windows Explorer's Right Pane with ShellListView

The ShellListView .NET control displays the content of a folder. While being highly customizable, in its default state it looks and behaves exactly like the file list in the right pane of the Windows Explorer. In addition, you have full access to possible operations of the user.

You can switch between the view styles Details, Small/Large/Extralarge Icons, List, Thumbnails and Tiles - just like in the Windows Explorer. The visible shell columns in the Details view can easily be manipulated. Alternatively, custom columns can be added to fit the requirements of your application.

Integrate Explorer Windows in Your Application

The "ExplorerBrowser" control emulates an entire Windows File Explorer. The .NET component includes different panes such as a folder tree for easy orientation, a shell list displaying the current folder, an address bar for quick navigation as well as a file preview and search component for more comfortable search. Single panes can be hidden or shown as required.

Integrate Breadcrumb Navigation In Your Application

Navigating a Windows Explorer-like interface is much easier if users can simply retrace their steps with the help of an address bar.

The main part of a ShellAddressBar provides breadcrumb navigation known from Windows File Explorer. The current path is hierarchically split into "breadcrumbs" that can be browsed with a click.

Emulate the Windows Explorer Address Bar With the ShellComboBox Component

The ShellComboBox component is an editable combo box resembling the address bar known from the Windows Explorer, showing the currently selected folder.

A configurable set of locations can be reached quickly via the integrated dropdown list. Via the edit and auto completion mode the user can select a path by typing directly into the control.

If you want to synchronize the ShellComboBox component with other controls, simply assign its ShellControlConnector property to a corresponding ShellControlConnector. Several properties control which items will be shown in the drop-down list, enabling you to easily filter out hidden folders or the recycle bin.

This control is derived from the ComboBox control and supports all the features that come with this .NET control. Check the ShellAddressBar for an integrated address bar known from current Windows File Explorer versions.

Integrate Breadcrumb Navigation In Your Application

Navigating a Windows Explorer-like interface is much easier if users can simply retrace their steps with the help of an address bar.

The main part of a ShellAddressBar provides breadcrumb navigation known from Windows File Explorer. The current path is hierarchically split into "breadcrumbs" that can be browsed with a click.

Preview Files in Your .NET Application

The ShellFilePreview control integrates the preview pane known from the Windows Explorer (first introduced in Windows Vista) into your application. Users can see file content without having to actually open the files.

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