How to use WinForms SearchControl with TileControl

This example creates a custom tile control that implements the ISearchControlClient interface to allow users to use the WinForms SearchControl. 

Implementation Details

Implement the following members:

• SetSearchControl - This method is invoked when you attach/detach your object to/from the SearchControl.Client property.
• IsAttachedToSearchControl - This property specifies whether your object is attached to the SearchControl.
• ApplyFindFilter - This method is called to filter items. You should implement your own logic to filter items.
• CreateSearchProvider - This method must return a SearchControlProviderBase descendant. This provider contains SearchText and FilterCondition obtained from the RepositoryItemSearchControl.FilterCondition property.

You should also override the SearchControlProviderBase.GetCriteriaInfoCore method to return a SearchInfoBase descendant. This object is passed to the ApplyFindFilter method as a parameter.

Files to Review

• CustomTileControl.cs (VB: CustomTileControl.vb)
• TileSearchProvider.cs (VB: TileSearchProvider.vb)

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