If you’ve been waiting around for a good WinForms Rating control, then you’re in luck with the current release of DevExpress WinForms Gauges. The XtraGauges Suite.
Featuring the ability to connect with several input controls like a radio group or a slider, the Rating control has sharp graphics and versatility.
The image above shows the rating control in action. You can see this demo by:
- Opening the ‘DemoCenter’ application in the DevExpress folder and
- selecting the ‘New Presets’ option of the ‘XtraGauges Main Demo’
- [General folder location]: C:\Program Files\DevExpress 2009.1\Components\Demos\DXperience\Bin\
Full source code for the rating control demo is also available in your local DevExpress folder (see item #3 for typical folder location). Available in the DXperience 2008 volume 3 release (and above) you can get your hands on the WinForms Rating control right away.

Thanks to the loyal readers who commented by asking about a WinForms Rating control on the recent ASP.NET Rating control announcement!
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