.NET Windows® Forms Custom Controls

The IconButton Control

Okay, time for something interesting. With the basics covered, it's time to dive in and create a simple control based on the information provided so far. The example we'll use creates a custom pushbutton that displays an icon to the left of the text. In addition to providing the C# implementation, the IconButton has also been implemented in VB .NET to show that it is possible to create the same types of controls regardless of language choice.

Choosing the base class for a custom control requires evaluating the functionality needed by the control. Because the IconButton control doesn't scroll and is not going to host other controls, the System.Windows.Forms.Control base class provides all the required functionality needed ...