PowerBuilder 2025 introduces RibbonView, a powerful new feature that lets you display a traditional application menu in a modern RibbonBar layout without any major redesign. This upgrade gives your applications a cleaner, more user-friendly interface while preserving the logic and structure of your existing menu.
One Click to Modernize
With RibbonView, transitioning from old-style menus to a ribbon interface is simple. PowerBuilder automatically generates a RibbonBar layout based on your current Menu object, so you can give your app a modern look with minimal effort.
To enable RibbonView:
- Open your application MDI window in PowerBuilder IDE.
- In the Properties window, check “DisplayMenuAsRibbonBar” and save.
- Run the application.
That’s it — your existing menu will now appear in a ribbon-style interface, automatically grouped by top-level menu items.
See It in Action
Want to see how it works before trying it yourself? Check out the Menu-to-RibbonBar demo project on GitHub. The example shows exactly how an existing PowerBuilder menu appears in RibbonView, making it easier to visualize the transformation.
Download PowerBuilder 2025 today and try RibbonView for yourself.