Devexpress Universal Trial Setup «DELUXE | BUNDLE»

DevExpress Universal Trial Setup

Getting started with DevExpress Universal is quick if you follow a few clear steps. This guide walks through downloading the trial, installing required components, activating the trial, creating a first project, and validating key features so you can evaluate DevExpress UI controls and libraries effectively.

Step 5 — Create a Sample Project

  1. In Visual Studio: File → New → Project → search for “DevExpress” or choose from the DevExpress template group.
  2. Pick a template to explore (WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, or .NET MAUI). Name the project and create it.
  3. Run the app (F5) to ensure build and runtime integration work. The sample application should display DevExpress controls and sample pages.

Issue: Toolbox Controls are Grayed Out

Cause: Incompatible .NET target (e.g., .NET Core for WinForms old version). Fix: Ensure your project targets a supported framework. For DevExpress 24.1+, .NET 6, 8, and .NET Framework 4.6.2+ are safe. devexpress universal trial setup

Getting Started with the DevExpress Universal Trial: A Complete Setup Guide In Visual Studio: File → New → Project

Authentication: Enter your DevExpress account credentials. If you do not have an account, the installer provides a link to create one. installing required components

Step 1: Download the DevExpress Universal Trial

Once you've downloaded the installer, run it and select the installation option that best suits your needs: