Essential Studio Platform Framework Add-Ons

28 Feb 20232 minutes to read

Downloading Syncfusion Essential Studio Platform Framework Add-On installer

  1. The Framework Add On installer is available under your registered Syncfusion account in the License and Downloads page.

    NOTE

    • The Framework Add-Ons can only be downloaded and installed by customers who have a valid license.
    • Trial users will not be able to access this.

  2. Select the required Essential Studio version and then click More Download Options.

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    Syncfusion has started providing Framework Add On installer from 2018 Volume 4 release (v16.4.0.42)

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  3. The Syncfusion Framework Add-On installer can be found in the Add-On section.

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Installing Syncfusion Essential Studio Platform Framework Add-On installer

Overview

Starting with version 16.4.0.* (2018 Volume 4), Syncfusion has removed the .NET Framework 4.5.1 and MVC3 assemblies and provide the separate Framework Add-On installer for the following platforms. .

  • Windows Forms
  • WPF
  • File Formats

Prerequisites

To install the above framework add-ons, the corresponding Essential Studio platform in the same version must be installed. If this is not the case, a prerequisite alert will be displayed.

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Step-by-Step Installation

The steps below show how to install the Syncfusion Platform Framework Add-On installer.

  1. Open the Syncfusion Platform Framework Add-On installer file by double-clicking it. The welcome wizard will appear. Click Next button.

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  2. The Confirmation to Run the Assembly Manager Window will appear. Click the Next button.

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    Uncheck the Run Assembly Manager checkbox and click Next if you do not want the assemblies to be installed in GAC.

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  3. The Ready To Install wizard will appear. To proceed with the installation of the Syncfusion Framework Add-On installer, click Install.

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  4. The installation of the Syncfusion Framework Add-On will begin.

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  5. Completed screen will be displayed once the installation is completed. Click Finish to exit the installer.

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    The Framework 4.5.1 assemblies can now be found in the Syncfusion Essential Studio Product installation directory.

    Location: {ProgramFilesFolder}\Syncfusion\Essential Studio\ {Platform}\ {version}\precompiledassemblies

    Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Syncfusion\Essential Studio\WPF\21.1.1\precompiledassemblies

Toolbox Configuration

After installing the Syncfusion Platform Framework Add-On, you can use the Syncfusion Toolbox Installer to configure the Framework 4.5.1 controls in the Visual Studio toolbox.