https://www.dotnetzone.gr:443/cs/blogs/abekiaris/archive/2013/10/09/how-to-create-custom-menus-in-devexpress-xaf-win-applications.aspxIf you need to customize the default templates consider going through the instructions posted by Michael Lang in our Support center . The issue I am talking about can be found at B234907 . Just download the pdf and follow the very detailed instructions.elCommunityServer 2.1 SP3 (Build: 20423.1)