Last Updated on July 10, 2021
DHTMLX is a JavaScript GUI widget library for building dynamic web applications with desktop-like user experience and Ajax data loading.
The components can be easily combined in a consistent dynamic interface with cross-browser support and high level of interactivity via Ajax.
The DHTMLX component library offers a pure JavaScript/CSS solution. The advantage of developing with this client-side library is that developers can use it with their favorite server-side technology.
Features include:
- DOM wrapped.
- XMLHttpRequest data retrieval.
- JSON data retrieval.
- Drag and drop.
- Inline editing.
- Clipboard operations.
- Simple visual effects.
- Event handling.
- Input form widgets & validation.
- Grid.
- Hierarchical Tree.
- Rich text editor.
- Autocompletion tools.
- HTML generation tools.
- Widgets themeable / skinnable:
- DataGrid: the most mature and developed DHTMLX component with solid features, can be extended to hierarchical grid.
- Navigation: treemenu, menu, tabs, and accordion.
- Layout: dataview, layout, and popup windows.
- Form: form validation, form data is retrieved and saved back to database automatically
- Charts: dynamic charts written in JavaScript: line, bar, and pie charts.
- Scheduler: events calendar, or scheduler, also available as Joomla! and WordPress plugins.
- ASP.NET Scheduler: event calendar for ASP.NET applications.
- Gantt: interactive Gantt chart component.
- Spreadsheet: web-based embeddable spreadsheet component written in JavaScript and PHP.
- GUI resizable panels and modal dialogs.
- GUI page layout.
- Canvas support.
- Mobile/tablet support (with plugin).
- Developer tools, Visual design.
- Charting and Dashboard.
- Cross-browser: the library works in all modern browsers.
Website: dhtmlx.com
Support: Blog
Developer: DHTMLX Ltd
License: GNU GPL v2, Commercial
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