Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# (3 days)

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Overview

This WPF training course introduces Windows Presentation Foundation or WPF ("Avalon"), the new .NET technology from Microsoft for building rich Windows applications. It is part of .NET 3.0, previously called "WinFX" by Microsoft. WPF includes an XML-based markup language for defining program elements, Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML). WPF applications can be created using only code or a combination of code and XAML pages. This course covers the essentials of WPF, providing an orientation to this technology and a firm foundation for creating applications. WPF is a complex technology that can have a steep learning curve. This course approaches the subject in a practical manner, introducing the student to the fundamentals of creating Windows applications using the features of WPF. It includes coverage of both traditional concepts such as controls and new concepts such as XAML, flexible layout, and the loosely-coupled command architecture of WPF. The course is hands-on with many example programs and lab exercises.

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Course Goals

• Gain an understanding of the philosophy and architecture of WPF.
• Create Windows applications using the classes provided by WPF.
• Understand the principles of XAML and create applications using a combination of code and XAML.
• Use the layout features of WPF to create flexible and attractive user interfaces.
• Implement event and command-driven applications with windows, menus, dialogs, toolbars and other common user interface features.

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Course Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• C#
• The .NET Framework

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Course Outline

1. Introduction to WPF
   1. Why WPF?
   2. What Is WPF?
   3. .NET Framework 3.0 (WinFX)
   4. WPF Overview
   5. Application and Window
   6. A Simple WPF Application
   7. Using Visual Studio
   8. Brushes
   9. Panels
2. WPF Controls
   1. Button
   2. Label
   3. TextBox
   4. ToolTip
   5. RadioButton
   6. CheckBox
   7. ListBox
   8. ComboBox
3. XAML
   1. Role of XAML
   2. Elements and Attributes
   3. Namespaces
   4. Property Elements
   5. Type Converters
   6. Content Property
   7. Collections
   8. XAML and Procedural Code
4. Layout
   1. Sizing
   2. Positioning
   3. Transforms
   4. StackPanel
   5. WrapPanel
   6. DockPanel
   7. Grid
   8. Scrolling
   9. Scaling
5. Dialogs
   1. Message Boxes
   2. Win32 Common Dialogs
   3. Custom Modal Dialogs
   4. Custom Modeless Dialogs
6. Menus and Commands
   1. Menus
   2. Context Menus
   3. Icons on Menu Items
   4. Commands
   5. Keyboard Shortcuts
   6. Disabling Menu Items
   7. Checking Menu Items
7. Toolbars and Status Bars
   1. Toolbars
   2. Toolbars and Commands
   3. Status Bars

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Course Materials

In addition to a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the programming examples, each student will also receive a one-year subscription to Webucator's online reference library, which contains hundreds of the most current electronic technology books - a $149.95 per student value.

Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C# Technical Requirements

1. Operating System Options
   • Windows Vista
   • Windows XP with Service Pack 2
2. .NET Framework 3.0
   • Download
3. Visual Studio 2005 with Service Pack 1 or later
   • Download - Express Edition will work fine.

Class Files for Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training Using C#

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