BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI 0.1.20253.3338

.NET Framework 2.0 This package targets .NET Framework 2.0. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. 
dotnet add package BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI --version 0.1.20253.3338
                    


                    

                
NuGet\Install-Package BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI -Version 0.1.20253.3338
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package. 
<PackageReference Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI" Version="0.1.20253.3338" />
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package. 
<PackageVersion Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI" Version="0.1.20253.3338" />
                    


                            Directory.Packages.props
                        

                    

                
<PackageReference Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI" />
                    


                            Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package. 
paket add BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI --version 0.1.20253.3338
                    


                    

                
#r "nuget: BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI, 0.1.20253.3338"
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package. 
#:package BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI@0.1.20253.3338
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package. 
#addin nuget:?package=BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI&version=0.1.20253.3338
                    


                            Install as a Cake Addin
                        

                    

                
#tool nuget:?package=BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI&version=0.1.20253.3338
                    


                            Install as a Cake Tool

BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI

A lightweight WinForms control library that brings retro‑inspired UI enhancements and an embedded terminal experience to legacy projects — shipped as a .NET 2.0‑compatible NuGet package.

✨ Feature Overview

Control Purpose Highlights
GifSpinner Animated loading indicator Transparency‑aware · Scales to fit · Easy start/stop
CmdHostControl Embedded interactive cmd.exe ANSI fallback · Safe designer detection · Send commands programmatically
PlaceholderTextBox TextBox with placeholder text Custom hide‑on‑focus · Flicker‑free paint
RichTextBoxExtendend Log/output viewer Buffered append queue · Auto‑scroll delay · Optional caret hiding
VerticalLabel Rotated text label 90° by default · Adjustable angle · ClearType antialiasing

🚀 Quick Start

// Spinner
var spinner = new GifSpinner {
    GifImage = Image.FromFile("spinner.gif"),
    Dock     = DockStyle.Fill
};
spinner.Start();

// Embedded shell
var shell = new CmdHostControl { Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
shell.SendCommand("dir");

📦 Installation

Using the Package Manager Console:

Install-Package BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI

Or via .NET CLI:

dotnet add package BlackBytesBox.Retro.UI

🛠 Requirements

  • Framework: .NET Framework 2.0 or newer
  • Platform: Windows (WinForms)

Every control gracefully degrades on very old runtimes while still feeling modern in current Visual Studio.

🤔 Why Choose This Library?

  • Legacy Friendly – Works on .NET 2.0 without losing modern coding ergonomics
  • Zero External Dependencies – Pure WinForms; drop the DLL into any solution
  • Open Source – MIT licensed, contributions welcome

⚖️ License

Released under the MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute. Attribution appreciated.

👤 Maintainer

BlackBytesBox — Crafting future‑proof tools for past‑proof platforms.

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET Framework net20 is compatible.  net35 was computed.  net40 was computed.  net403 was computed.  net45 was computed.  net451 was computed.  net452 was computed.  net46 was computed.  net461 was computed.  net462 was computed.  net463 was computed.  net47 was computed.  net471 was computed.  net472 was computed.  net48 was computed.  net481 was computed. 
Compatible target framework(s)
Included target framework(s) (in package)
Learn more about Target Frameworks and .NET Standard.

  • .NETFramework 2.0

    • No dependencies.

NuGet packages

This package is not used by any NuGet packages.

GitHub repositories

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Version Downloads Last Updated
0.1.20253.3338 161 5/29/2025

Release Notes – 0.1.* (2025-05-28)
===================================

Status: Early Development Phase
--------------------------------
This release continues the foundational development of the software.
As progress towards version 1.0, the focus remains on refining core
functionalities, improving stability, and integrating key features.
Users should expect frequent updates, iterative refinements, and
potential changes as the project matures.

What's New & Improved?
----------------------
- Active core development with ongoing refinements.
- Initial groundwork for future stable releases.

Third-Party Notices
--------------------
Third-party dependencies and their respective licenses are documented
in the `THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES.txt` file, located in the root of the
repository. Please review this file to ensure compliance with any
relevant licensing terms.