Client Side Code:
Implemented
as an Internet Explorer Behavior(IE5+) , the control takes the load off
your server by doing all calculations on the client side. Just specify
the data and look and feel and you have the tree running.
MVC Architecture:
Built on the Model-View-Controller architecture, DevTree draws from the
experiences of well known Controls in Industry like Java™ Swing classes.
Also the data format in XML is perfect for showing hierarchical tree data.
XML Driven View:
DevTree allows all the node types and their respective styles, images
and custom properties to be specified in a schema. So you can specify
if you want lines or not in the tree and customize each node’s appearance
with each node having its own set of node icons. Also you can control
the background colors and images of the whole tree from here. So your
tree can be changed in a single, easy to look place and reused in your
next project.
Persistence:
No client side tree in the market comes with a tree which preserves its
state. Ever thought about loading a tree again from where the last time
your user left it. With DevTree, you have an option of storing the state
and styles of the tree so that user sees the tree exactly as he left it.
Drag-Drop:
The only tree in the market which supports drag and drop of nodes on the
HTML page itself. DevTree automatically scrolls while you drag the node
and a closed folder automatically expands if you stop the dragged node
over it for some time. All the drag and drop features are fully customizable
from which nodes can drop on which nodes to the time lag after which the
closed node opens. Now you can rearrange the tree the way you want with
no effort at all.
Selection:
You want the user to select only one node at a time. No you want him to
be able to select as many nodes as they are together. You want him to
select with no restrictions. You don’t want the user to select a node.
Don’t worry, we have an option for your scenarios. Selection can happen
with Keyboard or Mouse with all possible combinations of CTRL and SHIFT
Keys.
Editing Node
Labels: Now your user can edit the tree using any way you like.
Pressing F2
key or double click or even your own custom edit key. And you can cancel
editing by any or all options at any time without writing any code.
Hot Tracking:
Ever seen those jazzy mouse over effects but thought they were too much
trouble. With DevTree, all kind of mouseover effects on node labels and
node images can be done without a single line of code. Just specify the
styles in schema and you are done.
Context Menu:
Right click on any node to get a menu
which allows you to insert, delete or change nodes at any time. And the
best part is that you can change the menu’s look and feel to match your
site.
Complete Keyboard
Interface: You can do all the functions of the tree with the keyboard.
From page down and scroll down to editing, selection and focus, all can
happen through the keyboard.
Delayed Events:
Ever wanted to load the right frame after the user has stopped scrolling
in the tree. DevTree also includes a very useful delayed event which can
be used for making navigation menu for your application.
Full HTML Support:
Almost all HTML controls are supported in the tree so all you have to
do is write the data and DevTree will do the rest.
Runtime Customization:
You can control virtually everything in DevTree by its rich API. Respond
to user events, errors and special items by using the methods and properties,
providing a complete experience to the end user.
Scroll tracking
and Scroll Tips: With an inbuilt scroller, DevTree allows you to
control scrollbar, specify its width and style and move it anywhere you
like. You can get all information about scroller from the events being
fired and react with the scroller methods exposed. You can also make scroll
tips to provide an informational pop-up during scrolling. The styles on
scroll bar is also controlled through XML and DevTree comes with many
custom built styles of scroller.
Insert/Delete
Nodes: You can insert and delete nodes at runtime at lightning
speeds.
Display Huge
Amount of Data: DevTree has been tested successfully for more than
10,000 nodes. The unique feature of extracting data from the data object
during the run-time and displaying it gives DevTree the ability to display
such a large data.
Excellent documentation:
DevTree includes an extensive manual and online help, with tutorials and
samples explaining all aspects of the tree.
