syncfusion-wpf-domain-updown

# Implementing Syncfusion WPF DomainUpDown Guide for implementing the Syncfusion® WPF DomainUpDown (SfDomainUpDown) control - a versatile input control that allows users to cycle through a predefined list of items using spin buttons (increment/decrement arrows). ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - **Implement a DomainUpDown control** for item selection with spin buttons - **Populate predefined item lists** that users can cycle through - **Customize spin button positioning** (left, right, or both sides) - **Bind complex data objects** with custom display templates - **Style and theme** the control appearance - **Enable auto-reverse** cycling from max to min values - **Handle mouse wheel** and keyboard navigation gestures - **Create data-driven selectors** with MVVM pattern support ## Component Overview The `SfDomainUpDown` control provides an elegant way for users to select values from a predefined list by clicking up/down buttons or using mouse wheel/keyboard navigation. Unlike numeric up-down controls, DomainUpDown works with any type of data - strings, objects, or custom types. **Key Capabilities:** - Data binding support with `ItemsSource` - Custom content templates for complex objects - Configurable spin button alignment (left, right, both) - Smooth spin animations - Auto-reverse cycling behavior - Mouse wheel and keyboard gestures - Extensive styling and theming options - MVVM-friendly architecture **Assemblies Required:** - `Syncfusion.SfInput.WPF` - `Syncfusion.SfShared.WPF` ## Documentation and Navigation Guide ### Getting Started 📄 **Read:** [references/getting-started.md](references/getting-started.md) When you need to: - Install and set up the DomainUpDown control - Add the control via designer or code - Understand assembly dependencies - Create your first basic implementation - Configure the `Value` property - Import necessary namespaces ### Data Population and Binding 📄 **Read:** [references/data-population.md](references/data-population.md) When you need to: - Populate the control with a list of items - Bind data using `ItemsSource` property - Create data models and ViewModels - Use `ContentTemplate` for custom display - Display complex objects with multiple properties - Implement MVVM data binding patterns ### Spin Button Configuration 📄 **Read:** [references/spin-button-alignment.md](references/spin-button-alignment.md) When you need to: - Customize spin button positioning - Use `SpinButtonsAlignment` property - Place buttons on the right (default) - Place buttons on the left - Split buttons on both sides (decrement left, increment right) - Choose appropriate alignment for your UI ### Appearance and Styling 📄 **Read:** [references/appearance-styling.md](references/appearance-styling.md) When you need to: - Enable or disable spin animations - Customize accent colors with `AccentBrush` - Style up/down buttons with `UpDownStyle` - Create custom control templates - Modify borders, backgrounds, and foregrounds - Apply fonts and layout customization - Build comprehensive custom themes ### Advanced Features 📄 **Read:** [references/advanced-features.md](references/advanced-features.md) When you need to: - Enable auto-reverse cycling behavior - Handle mouse wheel scrolling - Implement keyboard navigation - Understand edge cases - Optimize performance --- **→ See reference files for detailed examples and implementation patterns.**