How do I make custom controls in C#? [closed]

Question

So I'm working on a C# program that functions something like an IDE. The thing is, I'm doing it through a rich text box the custom syntax highlighting is SUPER inefficient.

I was wondering if there was a way to make a custom control similar to a rich text box (even based off of one) and then build in the syntax highlighting in an easier way...

So, how do I make custom controls? And if you were super nice, you'd point me in the direction of a good tutorial on it!

Answer 1

Simple but functional examples:

Windows Forms:

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/miscctrl/cutebutton.aspx

WPF:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc295235.aspx

Answer 2

easily just derive from base control

public class CustomRichTextBox:RichTextBox
{
    public CustomRichTextBox()
    {
        this.Multiline = true;
        this.WordWrap = false;
        this.AcceptsTab = true;
        //...
    }
}

Answer 3

I would suggest looking at some tutorials such as

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/miscctrl/cutebutton.aspx

As NavidRahmani said just above, you dont have to start from scratch you can extend existing control or use controls that are already made from different libraries.

Such as telerik controls.