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Animation in XAML - Faded Affect

Mahesh Chand — 4/4/2008 12:00:00 AM

The attached source code provides faded affects of four graphics polygons using XAML.

Viewbox in Windows Presentation Foundation

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 8/23/2007 1:44:35 AM

For selecting a specific area of an image ViewBox work. By passing just four values we can get particular area of an image.

Using some Mouse Property Of a Rectangle in XAML

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 8/22/2007 6:05:54 AM

This article is showing that how a rectangle control use in XAML. How we can perform mouse operation on rectangle?

Getting a Simple Start in .NET 3.0 Programming

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 8/21/2007 5:11:54 AM

This article is showing the basic operation of Button like as click event and getting the value from a textbox etc. Here we will learn how to add two no. in .NET 3.0. This article will help a lot to understand the basic of programming in .NET 3.0 to those which are new in .NET 3.0 Programming. This is a start, and more and new will come in next.

Description of Slider control in .NET 3.0

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 8/20/2007 12:53:54 AM

Slider control is used to zoom in or zoom out images. Slider control is a built-in control in WPF. Slider can work either horizontally or vertically.

A guided tour to XAML

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 8/13/2007 6:56:21 AM

What is XAML? How to use XAML? How we can make UI with XAML? How XAML work with WPF?

XAML Slider Element

Mahesh Chand — 8/13/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how create and use a slider control using XAML.

XAML ProgressBar Element

Mahesh Chand — 8/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to use the ProgressBar element to create a progress bar control in XAML.

Binding a XAML application to DataBase Data

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 7/16/2007 12:00:00 AM

In this article I am showing that how we can connect our application to backend. Here in DOTNET3.0 there is something different from ASP.NET 2.0 to connect the application to database.

An animated application in .NET 3.0

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 7/11/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article shows that how we can make an animated application in .NET 3.0. I am going to show this with a small example. How animation start? What attribute we have to used for animation? How we set the event etc.

Menu control in .NET 3.0

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 7/9/2007 1:57:12 AM

In .NET 3.0 making Menu Control is different from previous version of .NET. Here we will see how to create Menu in .NET 3.0.

A glance at .NET Framework 3.0

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 7/5/2007 12:07:31 AM

What is new in .NET Framework 3.0.? How it is different from all previous version of .NET.?

Use of XAML in Windows Presentation

Raahul Kumar Saxena — 7/3/2007 12:00:00 AM

In this article we will learn how we can use attributes of control and properties of control in designing our window with XAML.

BulletDecorator in XAML

Praveen Moosad — 4/18/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to have different types of Bullet objects.

Conditional Activities in Windows Workflow Foundation

Dipal Choksi — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

In this article, we will take a look at the introductory concepts of Conditional Activities in the Windows Workflows Foundation. We will explore the types of Conditional Activities and the different ways of specifying Conditions.

Basic Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation

Dipal Choksi — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

In this article, we will take a look at the introductory concepts of Windows Workflows Foundation.

Interoperability between WCF and Oracle Application Server : Part I

John Charles Olamendy — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article is part of series intended to show how to use Web Services related technologies to interoperate applications running in different platforms, in this case, the most common scenario between Microsoft.NET and Oracle AS platforms.

Introduction to Windows Communication Foundation

John Charles Olamendy — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

This paper is intended to present the fundamental concepts of Windows Communication Foundation as the new programming model for service-oriented development. Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is Microsoft’s unified programming model for building service-oriented applications.

Interoperability between WCF and Oracle Application Server

John Charles Olamendy — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

This article is to illustrate techniques and architecture that address the situation of one service running in WCF and a client consuming this service.

Basic Introduction to Activities in Windows Workflow Foundation

Dipal Choksi — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

In this article, we will take a look at the introductory concepts of Activities in the Windows Workflows Foundation.

WPF Application for Importing ESRI Shapefiles

nschan — 4/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

A standalone application for reading ESRI shapefiles and displaying them on a WPF Canvas.

XAML AccessText

Mahesh Chand — 3/27/2007 12:00:00 AM

XAML AccessText tag specifies with an underscore the character that is used as the access key.

XAML MediaElement

Mahesh Chand — 3/26/2007 12:00:00 AM

XAML MediaElement is used to play videos in XAML. This article shows how to use XAML MediaElement to display videos.

Getting Started with Workflow Foundation in Windows Vista

Mahesh Chand — 11/14/2006 12:00:00 AM

Workflow Foundation is the library used to create workflow based applications in Windows Vista. This article shows you how to write your first application using WWF and Visual Studio 2005.

A quick start with WinFx

Laishram Priyokumar — 7/17/2006 12:00:00 AM

This article is trying to explain the simple steps that require to start creating and using a simple WinFx Service.

Introduction to Avalon (Windows Presentation Foundation)

Andrei Petrut — 6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

This article provides a brief introduction of Windows Presentation Foundation also known as codename Avalon.

Introduction to XAML

Mahesh Chand — 5/18/2006 12:00:00 AM

XAML is a new descriptive programming language developed by Microsoft. The purpose of XAML to build user interfaces for next-generation Windows operating system. This article is a basic introduction to XAML.

Getting Started with Microsoft Expression

Mahesh Chand — 3/28/2006 11:42:26 PM

Recently, Microsoft launched a new product called Microsoft Expression, which allows developers to create interactive graphics and much more. This article gives you a head start on Expression tools.

February 2006 CTP: WinFX Runtime Components

Doug Cook — 2/25/2006 12:00:00 AM

Microsoft has released their February 2006 CTP WinFX runtime components. According to Tim Sneath, a Windows Vista Technical Evangelist, this release offers a number of performance improvements and is supposedly API and/or feature complete.

Digital Ink in Windows Vista using XAML

Doug Cook — 2/8/2006 12:00:00 AM

Digital ink used to only be available as part of the Tablet PC SDK. Now it is bundled with Windows Presentation Foundation. This tutorial demonstrates how easy it is to integrate digital ink into your Avalon applications using XAML and C#.

Getting Started with the December 2005 WinFX CTP

Doug Cook — 1/20/2006 12:00:00 AM

This update provides the downloads you need to get started with the December 2005 WinFX Community Technical Preview.

January 2006 CTP: WinFX Runtime Components and Go-Live

Doug Cook — 1/19/2006 12:00:00 AM

Microsoft has released their January 2006 CTP WinFX runtime components. In addition, they are now offering Go Live licenses for Windows Communication Foundation ("Indigo") and Windows Workflow Foundation.

Avalon Quick Start

Doug Cook — 12/12/2005 12:00:00 AM

Here is what you need to install and start developing for Avalon on Windows XP. Included are links to Microsoft's WinFX CTP and other design/development tools.

Spell Checking with Text-based Controls

Doug Cook — 12/12/2005 12:00:00 AM

One lesser known feature of Avalon is that it ships with a built in dictionary that can be activated to provide spell-checking on a TextBox or RichTextBox control. In addition to providing visual feedback when the user types a misspelled word, a context menu is available to provide alternate suggestions.

XAML Layout using the Panel Class

Doug Cook — 12/10/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article describes how to use the DockPanel element to achieve standard layouts in XAML. While there are a number of interface elements that can be used to position controls in your application, DockPanel provides one of the easiest mechanisms for defining scalable layouts.

XML Data Binding using Data Templates in XAML

Doug Cook — 12/10/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article describes how to bind XML data using a data template in XAML. For ease of demonstration, the XML is defined as a resource within the XAML document.

Upcoming Technologies on Microsoft.Net Development Platform: Part I

Hammad Abdul Khaliq Rajjoub — 10/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

In this article, author discusses Windows Vista codename known as Longhorn and it's related upcoming technologies.

Enhance the look of Windows Controls using Opacity Masks in Avalon

Sowbhagya Vaidyaraman — 8/25/2005 12:00:00 AM

An opacity mask is like a layer having different degrees of transparency, which can be applied to any Windows control object or even panels. Depending on the opacity/transparency settings of the mask, the background of the control will also acquire the same properties.

"Avalon" Application Types

Piyush Gupta — 8/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

In Vista world, application type selection is based of security requirement and deployment method but not on user interface requirements. This article describes variouos application types supported by Avalon sub-system of Vista operating system.

Drawing Graphics Shapes in XAML

Mahesh Chand — 6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article describes the drawing model in XAML and how to draw various objects such as line, rectangle, ellipse, and paths using XAML.

Text Programming in XAML

Mahesh Chand — 6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM

XAML provides elements such as Paragraph, LineBreak, TextFlow, and Block that are used to create a text document. In this article, I will discuss how to use these XAML elements to generate text document.

Working with Brushes in XAML

Mahesh Chand — 6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM

Brushes are used to fill drawing objects such as a rectangle, ellipse, and path. The XAML and Avalon model has significant improvement over previous GDI and GDI+ drawing model. This article covers basics of painging and various brush types and how to use them in XAML.

XAML Grid

Mahesh Chand — 6/2/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article explains how to use Grid element in XAML.

Working with Fonts in XAML

Mahesh Chand — 5/25/2005 12:00:00 AM

In this article, I will discuss XAML fonts and related elements including font size, font family, font style, font stretch, and font weight.

XAML Menu

Mahesh Chand — 5/24/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article explains how to create and use XAML Menu and Menu Items in your applications.

XAML ComboBox

Mahesh Chand — 5/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to create and use XAML ComboBox.

XAML RadioButton

Mahesh Chand — 5/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to create and use a Radio Button in XAML.

XAML Tooltip Element

Mahesh Chand — 5/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to use XAML Tooltip element.

XAML Hyperlink

Mahesh Chand — 5/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

A hyperlink is used to navigate to a file or URL on a specified location. This article shows how to use Hyperlink button in XAML.

XAML Label

Mahesh Chand — 5/19/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to create and use a Label control in XAML.

XAML ListBox

Mahesh Chand — 5/18/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article shows how to create and use XAML ListBox control in your applications.

Understanding XAML Controls

Mahesh Chand — 5/6/2005 12:00:00 AM

This article explains different types of controls in XAML.

XAML PageBreak Element