KryptonTableLayoutPanel
Overview
The KryptonTableLayoutPanel
class provides a Krypton-themed replacement for the standard Windows TableLayoutPanel
. It inherits from TableLayoutPanel
and offers enhanced visual styling, seamless theme integration, and improved appearance while maintaining full compatibility with the standard TableLayoutPanel
functionality.
Class Hierarchy
System.Object
└── System.MarshalByRefObject
└── System.ComponentModel.Component
└── System.Windows.Forms.Control
└── System.Windows.Forms.TableLayoutPanel
└── Krypton.Toolkit.KryptonTableLayoutPanel
Constructor and Initialization
public KryptonTableLayoutPanel()
The constructor initializes enhanced features:
- Background Panel: Creates an internal
KryptonPanel
for enhanced theming - Palette Integration: Automatic Krypton theme detection and application
- Visual States: Common, Normal, and Disabled state management
- Layout Management: Enhanced layout handling with Krypton styling
Key Properties
Visual State Properties
public PaletteMode PaletteMode { get; set; }
public PaletteBackStyle PanelBackStyle { get; set; }
public PaletteTripleRedirect StateCommon { get; }
public PaletteTriple StateDisabled { get; }
public PaletteTriple StateNormal { get; }
- PaletteMode: Controls which palette to use for theming
- PanelBackStyle: Background style for the panel
- StateCommon: Base styling configuration for all states
- StateNormal: Default appearance when enabled
- StateDisabled: Appearance when control is disabled
Hidden Properties
The following properties are hidden from the designer but remain accessible:
[Browsable(false)]
public override Color BackColor { get; set; }
[Browsable(false)]
public override Image? BackgroundImage { get; set; }
[Browsable(false)]
public override ImageLayout BackgroundImageLayout { get; set; }
[Browsable(false)]
public override Font Font { get; set; }
[Browsable(false)]
public override Color ForeColor { get; set; }
[Browsable(false)]
public override string Text { get; set; }
Advanced Usage Patterns
Basic Table Layout Setup
public void SetupBasicTableLayout()
{
var tableLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 3,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Set column styles
tableLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
tableLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
tableLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
// Set row styles
tableLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
tableLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
tableLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
// Add controls
for (int row = 0; row < 3; row++)
{
for (int col = 0; col < 3; col++)
{
var button = new KryptonButton
{
Text = $"Button {row},{col}",
Dock = DockStyle.Fill
};
tableLayout.Controls.Add(button, col, row);
}
}
Controls.Add(tableLayout);
}
Form Layout with KryptonTableLayoutPanel
public class FormLayout : Form
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel mainLayout;
private KryptonHeaderGroup headerGroup;
private KryptonPanel contentPanel;
private KryptonStatusStrip statusStrip;
public FormLayout()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupLayout();
}
private void SetupLayout()
{
// Main table layout
mainLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Set row styles
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 60F)); // Header
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 100F)); // Content
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 25F)); // Status
// Header group
headerGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel,
HeaderStyleSecondary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
headerGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Application Title";
headerGroup.HeaderSecondary.Content.ShortText = "Subtitle";
// Content panel
contentPanel = new KryptonPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
PanelBackStyle = PaletteBackStyle.PanelClient
};
// Status strip
statusStrip = new KryptonStatusStrip();
// Add controls to layout
mainLayout.Controls.Add(headerGroup, 0, 0);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(contentPanel, 0, 1);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(statusStrip, 0, 2);
Controls.Add(mainLayout);
}
}
Dynamic Table Layout
public class DynamicTableLayout : UserControl
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel tableLayout;
private KryptonButton addRowButton;
private KryptonButton addColumnButton;
private KryptonButton removeRowButton;
private KryptonButton removeColumnButton;
public DynamicTableLayout()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupTableLayout();
}
private void SetupTableLayout()
{
// Main table layout
tableLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 2,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Control buttons
addRowButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Add Row", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
addColumnButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Add Column", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
removeRowButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Remove Row", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
removeColumnButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Remove Column", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
// Event handlers
addRowButton.Click += AddRowButton_Click;
addColumnButton.Click += AddColumnButton_Click;
removeRowButton.Click += RemoveRowButton_Click;
removeColumnButton.Click += RemoveColumnButton_Click;
// Add buttons to layout
tableLayout.Controls.Add(addRowButton, 0, 0);
tableLayout.Controls.Add(addColumnButton, 1, 0);
tableLayout.Controls.Add(removeRowButton, 0, 1);
tableLayout.Controls.Add(removeColumnButton, 1, 1);
Controls.Add(tableLayout);
}
private void AddRowButton_Click(object? sender, EventArgs e)
{
tableLayout.RowCount++;
tableLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 100F / tableLayout.RowCount));
// Adjust existing row styles
for (int i = 0; i < tableLayout.RowCount - 1; i++)
{
tableLayout.RowStyles[i].SizeType = SizeType.Percent;
tableLayout.RowStyles[i].Height = 100F / tableLayout.RowCount;
}
}
private void AddColumnButton_Click(object? sender, EventArgs e)
{
tableLayout.ColumnCount++;
tableLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 100F / tableLayout.ColumnCount));
// Adjust existing column styles
for (int i = 0; i < tableLayout.ColumnCount - 1; i++)
{
tableLayout.ColumnStyles[i].SizeType = SizeType.Percent;
tableLayout.ColumnStyles[i].Width = 100F / tableLayout.ColumnCount;
}
}
private void RemoveRowButton_Click(object? sender, EventArgs e)
{
if (tableLayout.RowCount > 1)
{
// Remove controls in the last row
for (int col = 0; col < tableLayout.ColumnCount; col++)
{
var control = tableLayout.GetControlFromPosition(col, tableLayout.RowCount - 1);
if (control != null)
{
tableLayout.Controls.Remove(control);
}
}
tableLayout.RowCount--;
tableLayout.RowStyles.RemoveAt(tableLayout.RowStyles.Count - 1);
// Adjust remaining row styles
for (int i = 0; i < tableLayout.RowCount; i++)
{
tableLayout.RowStyles[i].SizeType = SizeType.Percent;
tableLayout.RowStyles[i].Height = 100F / tableLayout.RowCount;
}
}
}
private void RemoveColumnButton_Click(object? sender, EventArgs e)
{
if (tableLayout.ColumnCount > 1)
{
// Remove controls in the last column
for (int row = 0; row < tableLayout.RowCount; row++)
{
var control = tableLayout.GetControlFromPosition(tableLayout.ColumnCount - 1, row);
if (control != null)
{
tableLayout.Controls.Remove(control);
}
}
tableLayout.ColumnCount--;
tableLayout.ColumnStyles.RemoveAt(tableLayout.ColumnStyles.Count - 1);
// Adjust remaining column styles
for (int i = 0; i < tableLayout.ColumnCount; i++)
{
tableLayout.ColumnStyles[i].SizeType = SizeType.Percent;
tableLayout.ColumnStyles[i].Width = 100F / tableLayout.ColumnCount;
}
}
}
}
Data Entry Form Layout
public class DataEntryForm : UserControl
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel mainLayout;
private List<KryptonTextBox> inputFields;
private List<KryptonLabel> labels;
public DataEntryForm()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupDataEntryLayout();
}
private void SetupDataEntryLayout()
{
mainLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 5,
BackColor = Color.Transparent,
Padding = new Padding(10)
};
// Set column styles
mainLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 120F)); // Labels
mainLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 100F)); // Inputs
// Set row styles
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 30F));
}
inputFields = new List<KryptonTextBox>();
labels = new List<KryptonLabel>();
// Create form fields
string[] fieldNames = { "First Name:", "Last Name:", "Email:", "Phone:", "Address:" };
for (int i = 0; i < fieldNames.Length; i++)
{
// Label
var label = new KryptonLabel
{
Text = fieldNames[i],
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
TextAlign = ContentAlignment.MiddleRight,
LabelStyle = LabelStyle.NormalControl
};
labels.Add(label);
// Input field
var textBox = new KryptonTextBox
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
Margin = new Padding(5, 0, 0, 0)
};
inputFields.Add(textBox);
// Add to layout
mainLayout.Controls.Add(label, 0, i);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(textBox, 1, i);
}
}
public Dictionary<string, string> GetFormData()
{
var data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
string[] fieldNames = { "FirstName", "LastName", "Email", "Phone", "Address" };
for (int i = 0; i < inputFields.Count && i < fieldNames.Length; i++)
{
data[fieldNames[i]] = inputFields[i].Text;
}
return data;
}
public void SetFormData(Dictionary<string, string> data)
{
string[] fieldNames = { "FirstName", "LastName", "Email", "Phone", "Address" };
for (int i = 0; i < inputFields.Count && i < fieldNames.Length; i++)
{
if (data.TryGetValue(fieldNames[i], out string value))
{
inputFields[i].Text = value;
}
}
}
}
Integration Patterns
Settings Dialog Layout
public class SettingsDialog : Form
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel mainLayout;
private KryptonHeaderGroup generalGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup appearanceGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup advancedGroup;
public SettingsDialog()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupSettingsLayout();
}
private void SetupSettingsLayout()
{
// Main layout
mainLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent,
Padding = new Padding(10)
};
// Set row styles
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
// General settings group
generalGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel,
HeaderStyleSecondary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
generalGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "General Settings";
SetupGeneralSettings(generalGroup);
// Appearance settings group
appearanceGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel,
HeaderStyleSecondary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
appearanceGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Appearance";
SetupAppearanceSettings(appearanceGroup);
// Advanced settings group
advancedGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel,
HeaderStyleSecondary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
advancedGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Advanced";
SetupAdvancedSettings(advancedGroup);
// Add groups to layout
mainLayout.Controls.Add(generalGroup, 0, 0);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(appearanceGroup, 0, 1);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(advancedGroup, 0, 2);
}
private void SetupGeneralSettings(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var layout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add general settings controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupAppearanceSettings(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var layout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add appearance settings controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupAdvancedSettings(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var layout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add advanced settings controls
// Implementation details...
}
}
Dashboard Layout
public class DashboardLayout : UserControl
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel dashboardLayout;
private KryptonHeaderGroup statsGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup chartsGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup recentActivityGroup;
public DashboardLayout()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupDashboardLayout();
}
private void SetupDashboardLayout()
{
// Main dashboard layout
dashboardLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 2,
BackColor = Color.Transparent,
Padding = new Padding(10)
};
// Set column styles
dashboardLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 50F));
dashboardLayout.ColumnStyles.Add(new ColumnStyle(SizeType.Percent, 50F));
// Set row styles
dashboardLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 50F));
dashboardLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 50F));
// Statistics group
statsGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
statsGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Statistics";
SetupStatisticsGroup(statsGroup);
// Charts group
chartsGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
chartsGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Charts";
SetupChartsGroup(chartsGroup);
// Recent activity group
recentActivityGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
recentActivityGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Recent Activity";
SetupRecentActivityGroup(recentActivityGroup);
// Add groups to layout
dashboardLayout.Controls.Add(statsGroup, 0, 0);
dashboardLayout.Controls.Add(chartsGroup, 1, 0);
dashboardLayout.Controls.Add(recentActivityGroup, 0, 1);
// Leave position (1,1) empty for future use
}
private void SetupStatisticsGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var statsLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 2,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add statistics controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupChartsGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var chartsLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 1,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add chart controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupRecentActivityGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var activityLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 1,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add activity controls
// Implementation details...
}
}
Performance Considerations
- Theme Integration: Lightweight wrapper with minimal overhead
- Layout Performance: Efficient layout calculations with Krypton styling
- Memory Management: Proper disposal of internal panel resources
- Rendering: Optimized background panel rendering
Common Issues and Solutions
Background Not Visible
Issue: KryptonTableLayoutPanel background not showing
Solution: Ensure proper panel back style:
tableLayout.PanelBackStyle = PaletteBackStyle.PanelClient;
tableLayout.StateNormal.Back.Color1 = Color.LightGray;
Layout Not Updating
Issue: Layout not updating when controls are added/removed
Solution: Force layout update:
tableLayout.PerformLayout();
tableLayout.Invalidate();
Theme Not Applied
Issue: Theme not applied to table layout panel
Solution: Ensure proper palette mode:
tableLayout.PaletteMode = PaletteMode.Global;
Design-Time Integration
Visual Studio Designer
- Toolbox Integration: Available with custom bitmap representation
- Property Window: All standard TableLayoutPanel properties available
- Theme Integration: Automatic Krypton theming applied
- Layout Editor: Standard TableLayoutPanel layout editor
Property Categories
- Layout: Core layout properties (
ColumnCount
,RowCount
,ColumnStyles
,RowStyles
) - Appearance: Visual properties (
PaletteMode
,PanelBackStyle
) - Visuals: Theme and styling properties (
StateCommon
,StateNormal
,StateDisabled
)
Migration from Standard TableLayoutPanel
Direct Replacement
// Old code
TableLayoutPanel tableLayout = new TableLayoutPanel();
// New code
KryptonTableLayoutPanel tableLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel();
Enhanced Features
// Standard TableLayoutPanel (basic)
var standardTlp = new TableLayoutPanel();
// KryptonTableLayoutPanel (enhanced)
var kryptonTlp = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
PaletteMode = PaletteMode.Global,
PanelBackStyle = PaletteBackStyle.PanelClient,
StateNormal = // Full theme control
};
Real-World Integration Examples
Application Main Layout
public partial class MainApplicationForm : Form
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel mainLayout;
private KryptonHeaderGroup menuGroup;
private KryptonPanel contentPanel;
private KryptonStatusStrip statusStrip;
public MainApplicationForm()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupMainLayout();
}
private void SetupMainLayout()
{
// Main layout
mainLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Set row styles
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 60F)); // Menu
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 100F)); // Content
mainLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Absolute, 25F)); // Status
// Menu group
menuGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
menuGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Main Menu";
SetupMenuGroup(menuGroup);
// Content panel
contentPanel = new KryptonPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
PanelBackStyle = PaletteBackStyle.PanelClient
};
// Status strip
statusStrip = new KryptonStatusStrip();
// Add to layout
mainLayout.Controls.Add(menuGroup, 0, 0);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(contentPanel, 0, 1);
mainLayout.Controls.Add(statusStrip, 0, 2);
Controls.Add(mainLayout);
}
private void SetupMenuGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var menuLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 5,
RowCount = 1,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Add menu buttons
var fileButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "File", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
var editButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Edit", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
var viewButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "View", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
var toolsButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Tools", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
var helpButton = new KryptonButton { Text = "Help", Dock = DockStyle.Fill };
menuLayout.Controls.Add(fileButton, 0, 0);
menuLayout.Controls.Add(editButton, 1, 0);
menuLayout.Controls.Add(viewButton, 2, 0);
menuLayout.Controls.Add(toolsButton, 3, 0);
menuLayout.Controls.Add(helpButton, 4, 0);
group.Panel.Controls.Add(menuLayout);
}
}
Configuration Panel Layout
public class ConfigurationPanel : UserControl
{
private KryptonTableLayoutPanel configLayout;
private KryptonHeaderGroup databaseGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup networkGroup;
private KryptonHeaderGroup securityGroup;
public ConfigurationPanel()
{
InitializeComponent();
SetupConfigurationLayout();
}
private void SetupConfigurationLayout()
{
// Configuration layout
configLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 1,
RowCount = 3,
BackColor = Color.Transparent,
Padding = new Padding(10)
};
// Set row styles
configLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
configLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
configLayout.RowStyles.Add(new RowStyle(SizeType.Percent, 33.33F));
// Database configuration group
databaseGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
databaseGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Database Configuration";
SetupDatabaseGroup(databaseGroup);
// Network configuration group
networkGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
networkGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Network Configuration";
SetupNetworkGroup(networkGroup);
// Security configuration group
securityGroup = new KryptonHeaderGroup
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
HeaderStylePrimary = HeaderStyle.Panel
};
securityGroup.HeaderPrimary.Content.ShortText = "Security Configuration";
SetupSecurityGroup(securityGroup);
// Add groups to layout
configLayout.Controls.Add(databaseGroup, 0, 0);
configLayout.Controls.Add(networkGroup, 0, 1);
configLayout.Controls.Add(securityGroup, 0, 2);
}
private void SetupDatabaseGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var dbLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 4,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Database configuration controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupNetworkGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var netLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 4,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Network configuration controls
// Implementation details...
}
private void SetupSecurityGroup(KryptonHeaderGroup group)
{
var secLayout = new KryptonTableLayoutPanel
{
Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
ColumnCount = 2,
RowCount = 4,
BackColor = Color.Transparent
};
// Security configuration controls
// Implementation details...
}
}