When executing your compiled applications, you will notice a small visual watermark or a pop-up window indicating that the application is running under an evaluation license. This is normal and expected behavior.
The provides a full-featured, 30-day free trial of their entire suite of .NET and JavaScript components. This trial allows developers to test over 600 UI controls across various platforms, including Blazor, WinForms, WPF, and ASP.NET Core. 🛠️ Trial Setup Quick Start To get started with the trial, follow these primary steps:
If you install the trial version using the Unified Component Installer and log in with your DevExpress account credentials, the installer will automatically handle the license registration for you.
Read through the terms of service. Check the box to accept the agreement and unlock the "Next" button. Step 4: Component Selection devexpress universal trial setup
Once finished, open Visual Studio . You should see the DevExpress Toolbox populated with controls and new Project Templates (e.g., DevExpress v24.1 Template Gallery).
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Let’s quickly build a high-performance Data Grid application using your new trial setup. Open Visual Studio and click . Select DevExpress v2X.X Template Gallery and click Next. Name your project and click Create . When executing your compiled applications, you will notice
.NET MAUI, Xamarin, and JavaScript/HTML5 tools (DevExtreme).
| | API Reference Link | Key Content | |---|---|---| | DevExpress .NET API | docs.devexpress.com/api | The central hub for all .NET product APIs. | | ASP.NET Web Forms | docs.devexpress.com/AspNet/api | Classes in the DevExpress.Web namespace, plus all Web Forms control APIs. | | ASP.NET Core | docs.devexpress.com/AspNetCore/api | Both server-side (C#) and client-side (JavaScript) APIs. | | Blazor | docs.devexpress.com/Blazor/api | Complete API for all DevExpress Blazor components (e.g., DxGrid , DxChart ). | | WinForms | docs.devexpress.com/WindowsForms/api | The full API for the WinForms suite (e.g., GridControl , ChartControl ). | | WPF | docs.devexpress.com/WPF/api | The complete API reference for WPF components (e.g., GridControl , ChartControl ). | | .NET MAUI | docs.devexpress.com/MAUI/api | APIs for cross-platform mobile development. | | JavaScript (DevExtreme) | js.devexpress.com/Documentation/Api_Reference | Client-side API reference for all DevExtreme widgets. |
: Save the DevExpressComponentsBundle-2x.x.x.exe file to your local drive. 3. Running the Installation Wizard This trial allows developers to test over 600
Thirty days can pass quickly when evaluating an enterprise suite of this magnitude. Use these strategies to make the most of your trial setup:
Before launching the installer, ensure your development environment meets the necessary system requirements to prevent installation conflicts. System Requirements
The installer will display a list of product categories and individual products (e.g., WinForms Controls, ASP.NET Core Controls, Blazor Components).
Enter your DevExpress account credentials. If you do not have an account, the installer provides a link to create one.
If the installer won't launch, check if Windows is "blocking" the file. Right-click the installer -> Properties -> check Unblock . Sometimes disabling your antivirus temporarily also helps if the file is flagged. 3. Configure the Installation Wizard