AccordionControl Methods

An advanced hierarchical navigation menu.

Name	Description
AccessibilityNotifyClients(AccessibleEvents, Int32, Int32) protected	Notifies the accessibility client applications of the specified AccessibleEvents for the specified child control . Inherited from Control.
AccessibilityNotifyClients(AccessibleEvents, Int32) protected	Notifies the accessibility client applications of the specified AccessibleEvents for the specified child control. Inherited from Control.
AddGroup()	Adds a new group to this AccordionControl.
AddItem()	Creates a new AccordionControlElement owned by this AccordionControl.
BeginInit()	Starts this AccordionControl‘s initialization.
BeginInvoke(Delegate, Object[])	Executes the specified delegate asynchronously with the specified arguments, on the thread that the control’s underlying handle was created on. Inherited from Control.
BeginInvoke(Delegate)	Executes the specified delegate asynchronously on the thread that the control’s underlying handle was created on. Inherited from Control.
BeginUpdate()	Locks the AccordionControl.
BringToFront()	Brings the control to the front of the z-order. Inherited from Control.
CalcBestSize()	Calculates the minimum size sufficient to fit the content. Inherited from BaseControl.
CalcHitInfo(Point)	Returns the hit info related to the target point within the AccordionControl.
Clear()	Removes all AccordionControl child elements.
ClearPreferredSizeCache(Control) static	Clears the value of the size of a rectangular area, into which the specified control can fit, from the program cache. Inherited from ControlBase.
ClosePopupForm()	Closes the pop-up form.
CollapseAll()	Collapses all group elements that belong to this AccordionControl.
CollapseElement(AccordionControlElement, Boolean)	Collapses the target element with optional animation effects.
CollapseElement(AccordionControlElement)	Collapses the target accordion element.
Contains(Control)	Retrieves a value indicating whether the specified control is a child of the control. Inherited from Control.
CreateControl()	Forces the creation of the visible control, including the creation of the handle and any visible child controls. Inherited from Control.
CreateControlsInstance() protected	Creates a new instance of the control collection for the control. Inherited from Control.
CreateGraphics()	Creates the Graphics for the control. Inherited from Control.
CreateHandle() protected	Creates a handle for the control. Inherited from Control.
CreateObjRef(Type)	Creates an object that contains all the relevant information required to generate a proxy used to communicate with a remote object. Inherited from MarshalByRefObject.
DefWndProc(Message) protected	Sends the specified message to the default window procedure. Inherited from Control.
DestroyHandle() protected	Destroys the handle associated with the control. Inherited from Control.
Dispose()	Releases all resources used by the Component. Inherited from Component.
DoDragDrop(Object, DragDropEffects)	Begins a drag-and-drop operation. Inherited from Control.
DrawToBitmap(Bitmap, Rectangle)	Supports rendering to the specified bitmap. Inherited from Control.
EndInit()	Ends the initialization process, launched by the AccordionControl.BeginInit method.
EndInvoke(IAsyncResult)	Retrieves the return value of the asynchronous operation represented by the IAsyncResult passed. Inherited from Control.
EndUpdate()	Called after all required modifications are applied to the AccordionControl and forces the control to unlock its UI and reflect these changes.
Equals(Object, Object) static	Determines whether the specified object instances are considered equal. Inherited from Object.
Equals(Object)	Determines whether the specified object is equal to the current object. Inherited from Object.
ExpandAll()	Expands all group elements within this AccordionControl.
ExpandElement(AccordionControlElement, Boolean)	Expands the target element with optional animation effects.
ExpandElement(AccordionControlElement)	Expands the target AccordionControlElement.
FindForm()	Retrieves the form that the control is on. Inherited from Control.
Focus()	Sets input focus to the control. Inherited from Control.
ForceFireChanged()	This member supports the internal infrastructure, and is not intended to be used directly from your code.
ForEachElement(Action<AccordionControlElement>)	Performs a certain action for each AccordionControl element.
ForEachVisibleElement(Action<AccordionControlElement>)	Performs a certain action for each AccordionControl visible element.
FromChildHandle(IntPtr) static	Retrieves the control that contains the specified handle. Inherited from Control.
FromHandle(IntPtr) static	Returns the control that is currently associated with the specified handle. Inherited from Control.
GetAccessible()	Returns an object which implements the accessibility information. Inherited from BaseControl.
GetAutoSizeMode() protected	Retrieves a value indicating how a control will behave when its AutoSize property is enabled. Inherited from Control.
GetBackColor()	Gets the color, currently assigned to the control’s Appearance.ControlAppearance.BackColor property.
GetCanProcessMnemonic(Control) static	Returns the value of the control’s CanProcessMnemonic property, if this property exists. Inherited from ControlBase.
GetChildAtPoint(Point, GetChildAtPointSkip)	Retrieves the child control that is located at the specified coordinates, specifying whether to ignore child controls of a certain type. Inherited from Control.
GetChildAtPoint(Point)	Retrieves the child control that is located at the specified coordinates. Inherited from Control.
GetContainerControl()	Returns the next ContainerControl up the control’s chain of parent controls. Inherited from Control.
GetElements()	Returns a linear list of all elements in the AccordionControl.
GetFilterControl()	Returns the AccordionControl‘s filter control.
GetHashCode()	Serves as the default hash function. Inherited from Object.
GetLifetimeService()	Retrieves the current lifetime service object that controls the lifetime policy for this instance. Inherited from MarshalByRefObject.
GetNextControl(Control, Boolean)	Retrieves the next control forward or back in the tab order of child controls. Inherited from Control.
GetPreferredSize(Size)	Retrieves the size of a rectangular area into which a control can be fitted. Inherited from Control.
GetScaledBounds(Rectangle, SizeF, BoundsSpecified) protected	Retrieves the bounds within which the control is scaled. Inherited from Control.
GetService(Type) protected	Returns an object that represents a service provided by the Component or by its Container. Inherited from Component.
GetStyle(ControlStyles) protected	Retrieves the value of the specified control style bit for the control. Inherited from Control.
GetTopLevel() protected	Determines if the control is a top-level control. Inherited from Control.
GetType()	Gets the Type of the current instance. Inherited from Object.
GetUnvalidatedControl(Control) static	This member supports the internal infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code. Inherited from ControlBase.
GetValidationCanceled(Control) static	Returns the ValidationCancelled property value of a control, if this property exists. Inherited from ControlBase.
GetValidationCanceledSource(Control) static	Returns the parent container of the specified control that canceled validation. Inherited from ControlBase.
GetViewInfo()	Returns the object which contains the internal information used to render the control. Inherited from BaseControl.
GetVisibleElements()	Returns a linear list that comprises visible top-level AccordionControl elements and visible elements that reside within expanded groups.
Hide()	Conceals the control from the user. Inherited from Control.
InitializeLifetimeService()	Obtains a lifetime service object to control the lifetime policy for this instance. Inherited from MarshalByRefObject.
InitLayout() protected	Called after the control has been added to another container. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate()	Invalidates the entire surface of the control and causes the control to be redrawn. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate(Boolean)	Invalidates a specific region of the control and causes a paint message to be sent to the control. Optionally, invalidates the child controls assigned to the control. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate(Rectangle, Boolean)	Invalidates the specified region of the control (adds it to the control’s update region, which is the area that will be repainted at the next paint operation), and causes a paint message to be sent to the control. Optionally, invalidates the child controls assigned to the control. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate(Rectangle)	Invalidates the specified region of the control (adds it to the control’s update region, which is the area that will be repainted at the next paint operation), and causes a paint message to be sent to the control. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate(Region, Boolean)	Invalidates the specified region of the control (adds it to the control’s update region, which is the area that will be repainted at the next paint operation), and causes a paint message to be sent to the control. Optionally, invalidates the child controls assigned to the control. Inherited from Control.
Invalidate(Region)	Invalidates the specified region of the control (adds it to the control’s update region, which is the area that will be repainted at the next paint operation), and causes a paint message to be sent to the control. Inherited from Control.
Invoke(Delegate, Object[])	Executes the specified delegate, on the thread that owns the control’s underlying window handle, with the specified list of arguments. Inherited from Control.
Invoke(Delegate)	Executes the specified delegate on the thread that owns the control’s underlying window handle. Inherited from Control.
InvokeGotFocus(Control, EventArgs) protected	Raises the GotFocus event for the specified control. Inherited from Control.
InvokeLostFocus(Control, EventArgs) protected	Raises the LostFocus event for the specified control. Inherited from Control.
InvokeOnClick(Control, EventArgs) protected	Raises the Click event for the specified control. Inherited from Control.
InvokePaint(Control, PaintEventArgs) protected	Raises the Paint event for the specified control. Inherited from Control.
InvokePaintBackground(Control, PaintEventArgs) protected	Raises the PaintBackground event for the specified control. Inherited from Control.
IsInputChar(Char) protected	Determines if a character is an input character that the control recognizes. Inherited from Control.
IsInputKey(Keys) protected	Determines whether the specified key is a regular input key or a special key that requires preprocessing. Inherited from Control.
IsKeyLocked(Keys) static	Determines whether the CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK key is in effect. Inherited from Control.
IsMnemonic(Char, String) static	Determines if the specified character is the mnemonic character assigned to the control in the specified string. Inherited from Control.
IsUnvalidatedControlIsParent(Control) static	This member supports the internal infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code. Inherited from ControlBase.
LockUpdate()	This member supports the internal infrastructure, and is not intended to be used directly from your code.
MakeElementVisible(AccordionControlElement)	Scrolls the AccordionControl up or down until the target element is visible.
MemberwiseClone() protected	Creates a shallow copy of the current Object. Inherited from Object.
MemberwiseClone(Boolean) protected	Creates a shallow copy of the current MarshalByRefObject object. Inherited from MarshalByRefObject.
NotifyInvalidate(Rectangle) protected	Raises the Invalidated event with a specified region of the control to invalidate. Inherited from Control.
OnAutoSizeChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the AutoSizeChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnBackColorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BackColorChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnBackgroundImageChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BackgroundImageChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnBackgroundImageLayoutChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BackgroundImageLayoutChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnBindingContextChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BindingContextChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnCausesValidationChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the CausesValidationChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnChangeUICues(UICuesEventArgs) protected	Raises the ChangeUICues event. Inherited from Control.
OnClick(EventArgs) protected	Raises the Click event. Inherited from Control.
OnClientSizeChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ClientSizeChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnContextMenuChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ContextMenuChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnContextMenuStripChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ContextMenuStripChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnControlAdded(ControlEventArgs) protected	Raises the ControlAdded event. Inherited from Control.
OnControlRemoved(ControlEventArgs) protected	Raises the ControlRemoved event. Inherited from Control.
OnCreateControl() protected	Raises the CreateControl() method. Inherited from Control.
OnCursorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the CursorChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnDockChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the DockChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnDoubleClick(EventArgs) protected	Raises the DoubleClick event. Inherited from Control.
OnDragDrop(DragEventArgs) protected	Raises the DragDrop event. Inherited from Control.
OnDragLeave(EventArgs) protected	Raises the DragLeave event. Inherited from Control.
OnDragOver(DragEventArgs) protected	Raises the DragOver event. Inherited from Control.
OnElementCollectionChanged()	Occurs whenever the AccordionControl.Elements collection is modified.
OnEnter(EventArgs) protected	Raises the Enter event. Inherited from Control.
OnFontChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the FontChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnForeColorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ForeColorChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnGiveFeedback(GiveFeedbackEventArgs) protected	Raises the GiveFeedback event. Inherited from Control.
OnGotFocus(EventArgs) protected	Raises the GotFocus event. Inherited from Control.
OnHelpRequested(HelpEventArgs) protected	Raises the HelpRequested event. Inherited from Control.
OnImeModeChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ImeModeChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnInvalidated(InvalidateEventArgs) protected	Raises the Invalidated event. Inherited from Control.
OnKeyUp(KeyEventArgs) protected	Raises the KeyUp event. Inherited from Control.
OnLayout(LayoutEventArgs) protected	Raises the Layout event. Inherited from Control.
OnLeave(EventArgs) protected	Raises the Leave event. Inherited from Control.
OnLocationChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the LocationChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnMarginChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the MarginChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnMouseCaptureChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the MouseCaptureChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnMouseClick(MouseEventArgs) protected	Raises the MouseClick event. Inherited from Control.
OnMouseDoubleClick(MouseEventArgs) protected	Raises the MouseDoubleClick event. Inherited from Control.
OnMouseHover(EventArgs) protected	Raises the MouseHover event. Inherited from Control.
OnMove(EventArgs) protected	Raises the Move event. Inherited from Control.
OnNotifyMessage(Message) protected	Notifies the control of Windows messages. Inherited from Control.
OnPaintBackground(PaintEventArgs) protected	Paints the background of the control. Inherited from Control.
OnParentBackColorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BackColorChanged event when the BackColor property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentBackgroundImageChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BackgroundImageChanged event when the BackgroundImage property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentBindingContextChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the BindingContextChanged event when the BindingContext property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentCursorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the CursorChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnParentEnabledChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the EnabledChanged event when the Enabled property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentFontChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the FontChanged event when the Font property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentForeColorChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the ForeColorChanged event when the ForeColor property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentRightToLeftChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the RightToLeftChanged event when the RightToLeft property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnParentVisibleChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the VisibleChanged event when the Visible property value of the control’s container changes. Inherited from Control.
OnPreviewKeyDown(PreviewKeyDownEventArgs) protected	Raises the PreviewKeyDown event. Inherited from Control.
OnPrint(PaintEventArgs) protected	Raises the Paint event. Inherited from Control.
OnQueryContinueDrag(QueryContinueDragEventArgs) protected	Raises the QueryContinueDrag event. Inherited from Control.
OnRegionChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the RegionChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnStyleChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the StyleChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnSystemColorsChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the SystemColorsChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnTabIndexChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the TabIndexChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnTabStopChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the TabStopChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnTextChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the TextChanged event. Inherited from Control.
OnValidated(EventArgs) protected	Raises the Validated event. Inherited from Control.
OnValidating(CancelEventArgs) protected	Raises the Validating event. Inherited from Control.
OnVisibleChanged(EventArgs) protected	Raises the VisibleChanged event. Inherited from Control.
PerformLayout()	Forces the control to apply layout logic to all its child controls. Inherited from Control.
PerformLayout(Control, String)	Forces the control to apply layout logic to all its child controls. Inherited from Control.
PerformValidation(Control, Boolean) static	Returns if the ControlBase validates its value before the user may proceed. Inherited from ControlBase.
PointToClient(Point)	Computes the location of the specified screen point into client coordinates. Inherited from Control.
PointToScreen(Point)	Computes the location of the specified client point into screen coordinates. Inherited from Control.
PreProcessControlMessage(Message)	Preprocesses keyboard or input messages within the message loop before they are dispatched. Inherited from Control.
PreProcessMessage(Message)	Preprocesses keyboard or input messages within the message loop before they are dispatched. Inherited from Control.
ProcessCmdKey(Message, Keys) protected	Processes a command key. Inherited from Control.
ProcessDialogChar(Char) protected	Processes a dialog character. Inherited from Control.
ProcessKeyEventArgs(Message) protected	Processes a key message and generates the appropriate control events. Inherited from Control.
ProcessKeyMessage(Message) protected	Processes a keyboard message. Inherited from Control.
ProcessKeyPreview(Message) protected	Previews a keyboard message. Inherited from Control.
ProcessMnemonic(Char) protected	Processes a mnemonic character. Inherited from Control.
RaiseDragEvent(Object, DragEventArgs) protected	Raises the appropriate drag event. Inherited from Control.
RaiseKeyEvent(Object, KeyEventArgs) protected	Raises the appropriate key event. Inherited from Control.
RaiseMouseEvent(Object, MouseEventArgs) protected	Raises the appropriate mouse event. Inherited from Control.
RaisePaintEvent(Object, PaintEventArgs) protected	Raises the appropriate paint event. Inherited from Control.
RecreateHandle() protected	Forces the re-creation of the handle for the control. Inherited from Control.
RectangleToClient(Rectangle)	Computes the size and location of the specified screen rectangle in client coordinates. Inherited from Control.
RectangleToScreen(Rectangle)	Computes the size and location of the specified client rectangle in screen coordinates. Inherited from Control.
ReferenceEquals(Object, Object) static	Determines whether the specified Object instances are the same instance. Inherited from Object.
ReflectMessage(IntPtr, Message) protected static	Reflects the specified message to the control that is bound to the specified handle. Inherited from Control.
Refresh()	Redraws the AccordionControl.
ResetBackColor()	Resets the AccordionControl.BackColor property to its default value.
ResetBindings()	Causes a control bound to the BindingSource to reread all the items in the list and refresh their displayed values. Inherited from Control.
ResetCursor()	Resets the Cursor property to its default value. Inherited from Control.
ResetFont()	Resets the Font property to its default value. Inherited from Control.
ResetForeColor()	Resets the BaseStyleControl.ForeColor property to its default value. Inherited from BaseStyleControl.
ResetImeMode()	Resets the ImeMode property to its default value. Inherited from Control.
ResetMouseEventArgs() protected	Resets the control to handle the MouseLeave event. Inherited from Control.
ResetPainter()	Resets the painter associated with this BaseStyleControl to its default state. Inherited from BaseStyleControl.
ResetRightToLeft()	Resets the RightToLeft property to its default value. Inherited from Control.
ResetSuperTip()	Removes the SuperToolTip object that has been assigned to the current control. Inherited from BaseControl.
ResetText()	Resets the Text property to its default value (Empty). Inherited from Control.
ResetValidationCanceled(Control) static	Resets the control’s ValidationCancelled property. This method supports the internal infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code. Inherited from ControlBase.
ResetViewInfo()	Resets the View Info object associated with this BaseStyleControl. Inherited from BaseStyleControl.
RestoreFromRegistry(String)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in registry.
RestoreFromStream(Stream)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in a stream.
RestoreFromXml(String)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in a local XML file.
RestoreLayoutFromRegistry(String)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in registry.
RestoreLayoutFromStream(Stream)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in a stream.
RestoreLayoutFromXml(String)	Loads the AccordionControl layout, stored in a local XML file.
ResumeLayout()	Resumes usual layout logic. Inherited from Control.
ResumeLayout(Boolean)	Resumes usual layout logic, optionally forcing an immediate layout of pending layout requests. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateAlignment(ContentAlignment) protected	Converts the specified ContentAlignment to the appropriate ContentAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateAlignment(HorizontalAlignment) protected	Converts the specified HorizontalAlignment to the appropriate HorizontalAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateAlignment(LeftRightAlignment) protected	Converts the specified LeftRightAlignment to the appropriate LeftRightAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateContent(ContentAlignment) protected	Converts the specified ContentAlignment to the appropriate ContentAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateHorizontal(HorizontalAlignment) protected	Converts the specified HorizontalAlignment to the appropriate HorizontalAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
RtlTranslateLeftRight(LeftRightAlignment) protected	Converts the specified LeftRightAlignment to the appropriate LeftRightAlignment to support right-to-left text. Inherited from Control.
SaveLayoutToRegistry(String)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to the registry.
SaveLayoutToStream(Stream)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to a stream.
SaveLayoutToXml(String)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to a local XML file.
SaveToRegistry(String)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to the registry.
SaveToStream(Stream)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to a stream.
SaveToXml(String)	Saves the current AccordionControl layout to a local XML file.
Scale(SizeF)	Scales the control and all child controls by the specified scaling factor. Inherited from Control.
Scale(Single, Single)	Scales the entire control and any child controls. Inherited from Control.
Scale(Single)	Scales the control and any child controls. Inherited from Control.
ScaleCore(Single, Single) protected	This method is not relevant for this class. Inherited from Control.
Select()	Activates the control. Inherited from Control.
Select(Boolean, Boolean) protected	Activates a child control. Optionally specifies the direction in the tab order to select the control from. Inherited from Control.
SelectElement(AccordionControlElement)	Selects the specified element. This method is in effect if item selection is enabled with the AccordionControl.AllowItemSelection property.
SelectNextControl(Control, Boolean, Boolean, Boolean, Boolean)	Activates the next control. Inherited from Control.
SendToBack()	Sends the control to the back of the z-order. Inherited from Control.
SetAutoSizeMode(AutoSizeMode) protected	Sets a value indicating how a control will behave when its AutoSize property is enabled. Inherited from Control.
SetBounds(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, BoundsSpecified)	Sets the specified bounds of the control to the specified location and size. Inherited from Control.
SetBounds(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32)	Sets the bounds of the control to the specified location and size. Inherited from Control.
SetClientSizeCore(Int32, Int32) protected	Sets the size of the client area of the control. Inherited from Control.
SetStyle(ControlStyles, Boolean) protected	Sets a specified ControlStyles flag to either true or false. Inherited from Control.
SetTopLevel(Boolean) protected	Sets the control as the top-level control. Inherited from Control.
Show()	Displays the control to the user. Inherited from Control.
ShowPopupForm(AccordionControlElement)	Shows the pop-up form.
SizeFromClientSize(Size) protected	Determines the size of the entire control from the height and width of its client area. Inherited from Control.
SuspendLayout()	Temporarily suspends the layout logic for the control. Inherited from Control.
IDropTarget.OnDragDrop(DragEventArgs)	Raises the DragDrop event. Inherited from Control.
IDropTarget.OnDragEnter(DragEventArgs)	Raises the DragEnter event. Inherited from Control.
IDropTarget.OnDragLeave(EventArgs)	Raises the DragLeave event. Inherited from Control.
IDropTarget.OnDragOver(DragEventArgs)	Raises the DragOver event. Inherited from Control.
ToString()	Returns a String containing the name of the Component, if any. This method should not be overridden. Inherited from Component.
UnlockUpdate()	This member supports the internal infrastructure, and is not intended to be used directly from your code.
Update()	Causes the control to redraw the invalidated regions within its client area. Inherited from Control.
UpdateBounds() protected	Updates the bounds of the control with the current size and location. Inherited from Control.
UpdateBounds(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32) protected	Updates the bounds of the control with the specified size, location, and client size. Inherited from Control.
UpdateBounds(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32) protected	Updates the bounds of the control with the specified size and location. Inherited from Control.
UpdateStyles() protected	Forces the assigned styles to be reapplied to the control. Inherited from Control.
UpdateZOrder() protected	Updates the control in its parent’s z-order. Inherited from Control.