XAF WinForms - How to add a custom Edit button to LookupPropertyEditor

This example creates a LookupPropertyEditor descendant with a custom Edit button.

Implementation Details

Follow the steps below to add a custom button to LookupPropertyEditor:

1. Create a LookupPropertyEditor descendant (MyLookupPropertyEditor.cs).

2. Access the RepositoryItemLookupEdit and use its settings to customize LookupPropertyEditor:

   • Add a custom button to the Buttons collection.
   • Subscribe to the ButtonClick event and implement custom logic in the event handler.

3. Assign the LookupPropertyEditor descendant to a business object's PropertyEditorType in the Model Editor (Model.xafml).

Files to Review

• Model.xafml
• MyLookupPropertyEditor.cs

Documentation

• Customize a Built-in Property Editor (WinForms)

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