AcrylicUI

AcrylicUI is a modern Control and Docking Framework for .NET Core WinForms, optimized for Windows 11. Inspired by DarkUI, it has been rebuilt for contemporary Windows development to bring Windows 11 features like Snap Layout, rounded corners, drop shadows on borderless forms, and scaling for high-resolution high-DPI monitors, along with beautiful Windows 11 Acrylic UI panels.

Key Features

• Windows 11 native features (Snap Layout, rounded corners, drop shadows)
• High DPI support for modern displays
• Acrylic and Glass window effects
• Dark theme inspired by Windows 11 and macOS
• .NET Core support (no .NET Framework dependency)

Available Components

Form Elements

• AcrylicForm - Modern Windows 11 style form
• AcrylicDialog - Custom dialog window
• AcrylicMessageBox - Styled message dialogs
• AcrylicSingleInput - Single input dialog
• WindowPanel - Support for Acrylic/Glass effects

Core Controls

• AcrylicButton
• AcrylicCheckBox
• AcrylicComboBox
• AcrylicContextMenu
• AcrylicDataGridView
• AcrylicGlassPanel
• AcrylicGroupBox
• AcrylicLabel
• AcrylicListItem
• AcrylicListView
• AcrylicMenuStrip
• AcrylicNumericUpDown
• AcrylicPanel
• AcrylicProgressBar
• AcrylicScrollBar
• AcrylicScrollView
• AcrylicSectionPanel
• AcrylicStatusStrip
• AcrylicTextBox
• AcrylicTitle
• AcrylicToolStrip
• AcrylicTransparentLabel
• AcrylicTreeView

Docking Framework

• DockPanel
• DockContent
• DockArea
• DockGroup
• DockRegion
• DockSplitter
• DockTab
• ToolWindow
• Document

All components support high DPI and Windows 11 visual features.

Getting Started

Check out the AcrylicUI Examples repository for a step-by-step guide and working examples. This companion "book" is being actively developed alongside the main project.

Project Status

This is a work in progress focusing on:

1. Modern Windows 11 features
2. High DPI support
3. Selective migration of DarkUI controls
4. Documentation and examples

Not recommended for production use yet, but feel free to experiment and contribute.

License

MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use.

Support & Community

• Issues & Bugs: GitHub Issues
• Examples & Documentation: AcrylicUI Examples
• Community: Discord Server
• Updates: @colhountech
• Tutorials: YouTube Channel

Contributing

Pull requests welcome! Check the issues page for needed improvements or suggest new features.

Created by Mícheál Colhoun