LayoutControl.LookAndFeel Property
Provides access to the settings that control the layout control’s look and feel.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraLayout
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraLayout.v24.2.dll
Declaration
[XtraSerializableProperty(XtraSerializationVisibility.Content)]
[DXCategory("Appearance")]
public virtual SerializeableUserLookAndFeel LookAndFeel { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| DevExpress.XtraLayout.SerializeableUserLookAndFeel | A UserLookAndFeel object whose properties specify the layout control’s look and feel. |
Remarks
For more information on the look and feel technology, see the Look and Feel topic.
Example
The following code shows how to make a LayoutControl transparent, using the OptionsView.EnableTransparentBackColor property.
// Make the LayoutControl transparent
layoutControl1.BackColor = Color.Transparent;
//Make Layout Groups transparent
layoutControl1.LookAndFeel.UseDefaultLookAndFeel = false;
layoutControl1.LookAndFeel.Style = DevExpress.LookAndFeel.LookAndFeelStyle.Flat;
layoutControl1.OptionsView.EnableTransparentBackColor = true;
layoutControl1.Root.AppearanceGroup.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.Transparent;
layoutControl1.Root.AppearanceGroup.Options.UseBackColor = true;
// Prevent embedded controls from inheriting the LayoutControl's look-and-feel.
layoutControl1.OptionsView.ShareLookAndFeelWithChildren = false;
See Also