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Frequently Asked Questions
How many controls are included in the WinForms Subscription?
The DevExpress WinForms Subscription ships with over 190 components. From the most powerful WinForms Data Grid to a variety of Office-inspired UI components, it has everything you'll need to build the best possible desktop app without unnecessary compromise.
Can I distribute my app royalty-free if I use DevExpress WinForms controls?
Absolutely. Once you purchase a DevExpress WinForms subscription, you can distribute the components included in the distribution royalty-free.
Refer to our End User License Agreement for more information.
Does the WinForms Subscription include a Reporting Suite?
It certainly does include a WinForms Reporting Suite. DevExpress Reports ships with numerous features, including a powerhouse End-User Report Designer.
Do I have to renew my WinForms Subscription every year?
Absolutely not – renewal in subsequent years is entirely your choice. Unlike some of our competitors, we do not force you to renew your license for redistribution purposes. You are free to use the controls you've licensed for as long as you wish. Refer to our End User License Agreement for more information.
Additional Info
WinForms Themes and App Skins
The DevExpress WinForms Subscription ships with over 50 custom designed and highly polished themes for your next WinForms application. You can use each of these themes easily, without modification or manipulate them using our free WinForms Skin-Theme Editor application. Learn more about WinForms skins
Touch Enabled User Experience
Deliver elegant, touch-enabled WinForms applications using the platform you know and love. The WinForms Subscription helps you leverage your current investments and address customer needs via a comprehensive range of WinForms controls that support touch on both Windows 7 and Windows 10.
Sec 508 and Accessibility
The DevExpress WinForms Subscription makes it easy to create WinForms applications that meet government regulations regarding accessibility. Sec 508 and Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 support is available for key DevExpress WinForms controls. Download VPAT
Straightforward Localization
All DevExpress WinForms controls can be localized using satellite resource assemblies. DevExpress delivers satellite assemblies for a large variety of languages and cultures. To help you get started, resource files for four cultures are included in our installation: German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. If you need to modify our shipping resources or create satellite assemblies for a different language, simply use our Online Localization Service, a free tool for our active WinForms subscribers. Online Localization Service
Testing Support
The DevExpress Universal Subscription includes built-in support for Microsoft's CodedUI. Unlike many vendors claiming support for Coded UI through the simple use of MSAA, DevExpress controls go the extra mile to make certain that individual controls fully comply with Microsoft's testing framework. We don't simply support Coded UI; we support it to the maximum extent possible. Note: CodedUI support requires purchase of the DevExpress Universal Subscription. Learn more about Coded UI
MVVM Framework
The DevExpress MVVM Framework ships with features that are absent in WinForms, but essential to MVVM development. These missing features include bindings, commands, UI triggers, behaviors etc. Our Framework includes all of these along with a straightforward API to make WinForms app development more efficient. Learn more about MVVM Framework
Supported IDEs
Review the list of development tools and frameworks supported by our products. We strongly recommend that you always download and use the most recent versions. If the latest version does not support the IDE or framework that you're using, please write to us at support@devexpress.com and request the an evaluation version that suits your requirements.
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