How to Include eXpandFramework module into existing XAF application

 

This post describes how to add a feature from eXpandFramework into an existing XAF application.

1. Download the latest sources or binaries from here Make sure that DevExpress engine that You're using matches with the one that eXpand was built on
2. In Case You've decided to download Source's - You'll need to build them first. First make sure thet DX version matches (if not run the DX Project converter tool) Then run buildall32bit.cmd or buildall64bit.cmd depending on Your system. You'll find your build results  in Xpand.DLL folder
3. Add necessary references to Your project. In this case : How to Add Excel import Wizard module to an Existing XAF application.
Add references, in Your main module, to: Xpand.ExpressApp.dll Xpand.ExpressApp.ImportWiz.dll    Add reference, in Your Win module, to: Xpand.ExpressApp.dll Xpand.ExpressApp.Win.dll Xpand.ExpressApp.ImportWiz.Win.dl

Add following code to Module.Designer.cs 

//
this.RequiredModuleTypes.Add(typeof(Xpand.ExpressApp.ImportWiz.ImportWizModule))
//

Add folowing code to WinModule.Designer.cs

//
this.RequiredModuleTypes.Add(typeof(ImportWizWinModule));
//

4. Run the application and use the New Module :)

Here's a blog post with video on How it Works
and a sample Solution that You can Download