The WPF Directory - Recent Posts

ManicTime

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:16 GMT

Approved at: Jun-27-2008

Category: Productivity

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.5 Release

Summary:

While you work, ManicTime automatically collects data on your computer usage and presents it in an easily understandable way. Using collected data ManicTime allows you to accurately track how you spend your time.

WPF Master Pages

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:43:19 GMT

Approved at: Jan-27-2008

Category: Software/Web Development > Other

Type: Article

Target: WPF 3.5 Release

Summary:

One of the really great enhancements in ASP.NET was the introduction of master pages. They help developers to create a consistent layout for the pages in an application. Unfortunately there is no such concept in WPF and XAML. But with the help of custom controls it is not too difficult to build a control similar to an ASP.NET master page.

Graphic In XAML And WPF

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:37:16 GMT

Approved at: Jan-27-2008

Category: Graphics / Animation

Type: Article

Target: WPF 3.5 Release

Summary:

In this article I want to describe the functions of XAML, WPF and Silverlight in the context of graphic. I will use the corporate logo of our new company as the sample for this article because it's XAML implementation uses quite a lot of the graphic functions of XAML.

Unfortunately I cannot go into all great details in this document. If you are interested in more in-depth information you can either read on in the MSDN Library or (if you are able to read German) you can check out our newest book about XAML and WPF. Here is what I will discuss in this article:

From Inkscape to XAML - how to work with design professionals
Shapes and Drawing Objects - Similarities, differences and when to use what
Combining Geometry Objects
Transformation Objects - Building a shadow effect
Differences between WPF and Silverlight

Yahoo! Messenger

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:12:06 GMT

Approved at: Dec-6-2007

Category: Personal

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.5 Release

Summary:

The new WPF version of Yahoo! Messenger is out. It is currently only availble for Vista.

Swift 3D

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:18:57 GMT

Approved at: Oct-17-2007

Category: Graphics / Animation

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Swift 3D is a 3D vector designer for rich media. Their product now supports exporting to WPF and Silverlight.

StandOut

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:12:56 GMT

Approved at: Oct-17-2007

Category: Graphics / Animation

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Amazing presentation solution. Come in both Designer and Presenter editions. Check this one out!

Sudoku

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:22:33 GMT

Approved at: Aug-20-2007

Category: Games > Puzzles

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Free game of Sudoku. Supports both single and multiplayer mode. Also comes as XBAP or stand alone. An example of WPF, WFC and WF with P2P!

XamlDev

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:41:54 GMT

Approved at: Aug-20-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Website Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Site focusing on XAML. At time of listing almost 300 members and over 600 entries.

Commands in WPF

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:30:05 GMT

Approved at: Aug-20-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Article

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Short article with lots of references on using commands in WPF.

Building a WPF Tag Cloud

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:27:24 GMT

Approved at: Aug-20-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Article

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Article showing in C# how to build a tag cloud, one of those controls where it display more popular keywords in larger fonts!

Roxio Central

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:14:42 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Utilites

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Welcome to Roxio Central, a free digital media burning tech demo, which showcases possibilities for new user interface designs. Building on Microsoft's advanced new design architecture for Windows Vista, it features the most beautiful, sleek, totally cool user interface.

Experience how natural and enjoyable Roxio Central makes essential tasks like burning or copying CDs and DVDs, and backing up your photos, videos, music and irreplaceable files. Download it today and check out its intuitive and elegant new look and feel!

NetAdvantage for WPF

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:41:32 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Control suite for WPF!

Actipro Wizard - WPF

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:29:55 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Actipro Wizard is the premiere control for building wizard dialogs in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) that conform to the Wizard97 specification.

Actipro Ribbion - WPF

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:27:16 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Actipro Ribbon is a control suite that implements an Office 2007-like user interface for the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and meets all of the core Microsoft licensing requirements for implementation of a ribbon user interface.

Ribbon has been designed from the ground up to follow WPF best practices, be extremely configurable, use a command-driven model, and allow for reproduction of nearly all the user interface features found in Office.

Learn WPF

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:13:30 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Website Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

No Summary Posted

DotNetBar Suite for WPF

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:47:37 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

DotNetBar Suite for WPF is native Windows Presentation Foundation toolbox of controls written from ground up to take advantage of new presentation layer. It includes world's first Wpf-Ribbon, fully compliant Office 2007 style Ribbon control and Wpf-Dock, world's first fully featured docking component in Office 2007 style.

DotNetBar for WPF is professional quality component for professional WPF applications.

SandDock

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:39:59 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

SandDock brings advanced windows management to your applications, making it easy to deal with multiple documents and views in your software by supporting techniques like docking, tabbing and floating for each window. Smooth animations and intuitive window switching with optional Tab-3D make this the best window management solution available.

SandRibbon

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:38:04 GMT

Approved at: Aug-14-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

Our WPF implementation of the Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon user interface is lightweight, robust and provides all the features necessary to implement the new user interface paradigm in your own applications.

We make extensive use of WPF features such as animations, styling and templating to implement nearly every feature of the Office 2007 user interface with great authenticity.

WPF and C#: Tip a Day

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:53:15 GMT

Approved at: Aug-13-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Blog Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Good resource of tips regarding WPF and C#!

Studio Enterprise for WPF

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:26:26 GMT

Approved at: Aug-12-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Application

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Component Suite expected to go Beta this summer. Currently the "Schedule for WPF" beta is available. The "Schedule" module is the appointment type calendar module.

Xceed DataGrid

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:36:47 GMT

Approved at: Aug-8-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Modules / Libraries

Type: Module

Target: WPF 3.0 Release

Summary:

This is a free DataGrid that is fully stylable.

WPF Samples at WindowsClient

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:26:50 GMT

Approved at: Aug-4-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Training / Video / Audio

Type: Demo

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

As of this posting there are 47 demos available!

Nick on SIlverlight and WPF

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:10:59 GMT

Approved at: Aug-1-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Other

Type: Blog Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Slower paced but interesting blog by Nick Kramer

Wired Prairie

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:54:44 GMT

Approved at: Jul-30-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Other

Type: Blog Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Aaron Cornelius Wired Prairie provides a blog rich of code and knowledge!

Rob Relyea's Blog

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:36:14 GMT

Approved at: Jul-30-2007

Category: Software/Web Development > Other

Type: Blog Related to WPF

Target: WPF 3.5 Beta 2

Summary:

Rob Relyea's Blog: "XAML, WPF and Silverlight".