My winforms application will display 100 different names, and I will need the user to enter a number 1 through 4 next to each name. I will then store this data.
I know I can use the spreadsheet control, but is there something much simpler that I can use?
Maybe an array of textboxes or a datagrid?
I would recommend using a DataGrid. This will scale much better than an array of TextBoxes, and should do exactly what you need.
Why not use a numeric up/down control (spinner)?
Something like this would work well:
You can embed this in a custom field in a datagrid or repeater if necessary.
You can also just use a combobox:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.windows.forms.combobox.aspx
Depending on what you are using this for, you might also be able to use something like this:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/miscctrl/cs_star_rating_control.aspx
Then the user can just click the value.
With either of these options at least your user wont have to enter a value manually and you can set bounds in the control instead of having to validate their input. Your last option should be the user entering a number into a textbox really.
You should be able to use a datagrid and have the first column contain a textbox Item and have a second column display a name. you should also be able to use a listview the same way. Although to be honest you might want a drop down box put in the gridview instead of a text box because with a dropdown/combo box you can make sure they input only a 1-4 because that will be there only options