Prev Next You may download all samples in the single ZIP file (set of more than 100 sample applications). This page contains ZIP files with executables only. You can find the source code of these applications in the Examples and Samples folders under the product installation directory (if you don't have the retail product version, please download the product evaluation). These sample programs demonstrate how to create an advanced GUI. General samples are comprehensive applications that illustrate a couple of related features implemented in a single project. BCGPVisualStudioGUIDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) Demonstrates how to create an application that emulates the Visual Studio IDE. Specific features: Customizable toolbars and menus. The advanced frame caption includes a custom logo, a "Search" box, and custom buttons. Docking control bars with Standard (Visual Studio.NET 2003-like) and Smart (Visual Studio 2005-2026) docking "Auto hide" docking bars MDI tabbed groups Advanced Editor with IntelliSence, Syntax Highlighting, Collapsed Blocks, and Error Indication Property List control Toolbox control Windows Manager Dialog Toolbar combo box and edit controls Switching between visual themes at runtime BCGPMSOfficeDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) Microsoft Office 2007-2024 Word-like application. Demonstrates: Ribbon Control and various ribbon gadgets, such as owner-draw galleries, color pickers, font pickers, and more. Office 2010-2024-style backstage view Ribbon status bar Ribbon Mini toolbar ("Floaty") and context menu Ribbon, context menu, and keyboard customization Ribbon progress bar Ribbon slider control Caption bar Contextual categories (tabs) WinUITilesDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) Windows 8-like UI Tiles application. Demonstrates: Square and wide tiles Horizontal and vertical tile layouts Custom textures and shapes "Live" tiles Custom tiles (with chart and circular gauge) Tile headers and multi-line texts BCGPDigitalDashboard Download (Click image to enlarge) This example illustrates how to create interactive digital dashboards with grids, charts, gauges, and other controls. BCGPOutlookDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) The application is similar to Microsoft Office Outlook. Demonstrates: Outlook bar working in regular (Office XP) and advanced (Office 2003) modes Collapsible Outlook bar in Office 2013-2024 mode "Static" (non-floating) docking bar Non-resizable dialog bar (mail frame—opened when you select "New mail") Caption bar WordPad Download (Click image to enlarge) A native MFC WordPad demo converted to be used with the library. It outlines the following features: Ribbon bar in Windows 7/Office 2007-2024 visual themes Customizable toolbars and menus Font combo box Font Size combo box OLE in-place activation Switching between visual themes and ribbon/toolbar interfaces at runtime. DrawCli Download (Click image to enlarge) Demonstrates how to make a regular MFC application using the library with: Ribbon Control Ribbon Status Bar Ribbon Context Tab MDI tabbed groups Library-based context menus Dynamic context menu (see OLE verbs on the context menu) OLE in-place activation with Ribbon Control. BCGPOrganizer Download (Click image to enlarge) Demonstrates how to implement an Office 2007-2024-style application with the following features: Ribbon Bar Shortcuts ("Outlook") Bar 6 different views: The Start page demonstrates a hyperlink view that includes a background image. Calendar: demonstrates calendar/planner controls. Mail: demonstrates report control. Macros: demonstrates advanced edit control. To-Do List: demonstrates grid connected to database. Gantt: demonstrates Gantt chart control . Ribbon Print Preview Status bar with built-in progress indicator and slider Output bar: demonstrates docking windows + auto-hide mode BCGPMediaPlayer Download (Click image to enlarge) This example demonstrates how to create a multimedia-style application with the skinned dialogs and the explorer toolbar controls. MMStyleExample Download (Click image to enlarge) Demonstrates how to create a multimedia-style application with large, colorful buttons placed on a non-customizable, non-floating toolbar. BCGPExplorer Download (Click image to enlarge) Demonstrates how to create a Windows Explorer-style application. BCGPInternetExplorerDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) Internet Explorer-like application, which demonstrates the following features: Rebar Control IE-style navigation pane ("Favorites"/"History") "Aero"-style docking bar with embedded custom-draw controls IE-style navigation buttons IE-style MDI tabs Auto-hidden menu bar Dynamic popup menus. The list of favorites is taken from the OS, and the "Favorites" menu is created dynamically. BCGPEdgeDemo Download (Click image to enlarge) MS Edge-like application, which demonstrates the following features: Advanced application caption bar with MDI tabs and custom buttons MS Edge-style navigation buttons MDI tabs with animations MS Edge-style navigation pane ("Favorites"/"History") BCGPPaint Download (Click image to enlarge) MS Paint-like application, which demonstrates the following features: "Lightweight" ribbon without tabs and QAT. The menu bar is integrated with the Ribbon bar. Dark and light visual themes.