Programming for Vista, Part 2: Adding Aero Glass in Managed Code(goneale.wordpress.com)

submitted by goneale(1055) 3 years, 3 months ago

In part 1 of my Vista programming series I discussed how to add CommandLink’s to your application. In part 2 this chapter, I wish to discuss how you can enhance your Windows smart client application (primarily targetting Windows Forms in this example) adding a Windows Vista Aero “glass” effect to your application. read more...

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BackgroundWorker complete example(dotneat.net)

submitted by iloire(310) 3 years, 3 months ago

Cancellation support, progress report and error handling. Example project in C# read more...

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9 Examples of creating a fast and responsive UI with multi-threading(goneale.wordpress.com)

submitted by goneale(1055) 3 years, 3 months ago

9 C# examples of creating a fast and responsive UI with multi-threading, very clear and streamlined examples to get up and running quickly. read more...

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Windows 7 Developer Guide(code.msdn.microsoft.com)

submitted by Jemm(9604) 3 years, 6 months ago

"Build applications on a solid foundation; enable richer application experiences; and integrate the best of Windows and web services. The features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system enable you to build the next generation of software applications. Download this guide to read descriptions of those features and see vivid screen shots from the pre-Beta version of Windows 7 released at PDC. " [docx and xps -download] read more...

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Top 10 Windows Forms Articles You Must Read(dotnetcurry.com)

submitted by crpietschmann(11.3k) 3 years, 8 months ago

If you have missed on some top articles of WinForms on dotnetcurry.com, then this is a must read for you. The Top 10 articles have been decided by our editorial panel based on the popularity of the article, user rating and top views of the articles. The articles have been arranged based on the total views from top to bottom. I hope you enjoying reading them, as much as we did while compiling them!! read more...

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Menu item usability vs. learnability(atalasoft.com)

submitted by ericdcoolest(1200) 3 years, 10 months ago

Lou Franco gives his take on application UI, inclusion/exclusion of menu items, etc. "A user interface is well-designed when the program behaves exactly how the user thought it would." read more...

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. Net development tools necessary:Snippet Compiler(52coding.com)

submitted by 52coding(255) 3 years, 10 months ago

Snippet Compiler is a Windows-based applications, you can use it to write, compile and run code. Snippet Compiler now has support. NET Framework 3.5, the latest version Snippet Compiler Live 2008 Ultimate Edition for Developers (Alpha). read more...

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iPod Ad Generator(atalasoft.com)

submitted by lauzierj(275) 3 years, 11 months ago

The iPod Ad Generator creates a silhouette image of you and your friends. Free Windows Application. read more...

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Beauty is only Skin-Deep Part Deux: TransparencyKey(atalasoft.com)

submitted by lauzierj(275) 4 years ago

If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and waddles like a duck, then it's probably a duck. But if it just looks like one, it might be my next WinForms application. Ah, and yes it is. This blog will put an interesting spin on creating non-standard shaped WinForm applications. Use this technique when adding rounded corners or splash screens. read more...

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Beauty is only Skin-Deep: Skinning your WinForms Application(atalasoft.com)

submitted by ericdcoolest(1200) 4 years ago

"The first impression is everything, right? So this post is all about how to skin your application. While I can't turn you into Monet, I can show you what a paint brush looks like." read more...

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When to make an action Invisible or Disabled(danrigsby.com)

submitted by DanRigsby(1880) 4 years ago

General rules for when to make an action invisible or disabled read more...

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UnauthorizedSecurityException accessing HKLM in Vista(blog.dmbcllc.com)

submitted by FredMcPherseni1x5ic(50) 4 years, 1 month ago

How to avoid this error. read more...

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.NET 3.5 Framework Distribution Size(west-wind.com)

submitted by anubis_ir(320) 4 years, 2 months ago

....This is certainly an issue that's making me think twice - at least right now - of using .NET 3.5 for vertical/desktop applications. Distribution sizes do matter and people are weary of downloading a 200 meg runtime in order to run an application that has a 2 meg footprint on its own. read more...

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Exploring GDI+ : Using the Pen(amrelsehemy.net)

submitted by AmrElsehemy(2585) 4 years, 2 months ago

This post describes how to use the Pen object in drawing and using sepcial characteristics of the pen like DashStyle and LineCaps. read more...

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Creating screenshot with C#(typeof.net)

submitted by JozefSevcik(1880) 4 years, 2 months ago

Simple way how to create screenshots in Winforms applications for error-logging purposes. read more...

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Windows Vista Controls for .NET version 1.3 released(codeplex.com)

submitted by Lck84(124) 4 years, 2 months ago

The Windows Vista Controls for .NET 2.0 library is an open-source project which was started in January 2007 and has been released on CodePlex, undergoing several updates and changes. Its latest 1.3 release includes several native Vista common controls which can be included in any WinForms application and includes other features like DWM thumbnails, DWM glass and Task Dialogs. read more...

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