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WPF: Essentials



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Microsoft® WPF
Essentials

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Course Outline
Lesson 1: GETTING STARTED WITH WPF (22 min)
1. WPF Related Applications & Tools
2. Starting a WPF Project
3. Understanding XAML
4. Using IntelliSense to Add Attributes
5. Adding Elements to the Application
6. Using Code Behind


Lesson 2: LAYOUT BASICS (44 min)
1. Understanding the Element Tree
2. Introducing XamlPad
3. Using the Canvas Panel
4. Using the StackPanel
5. Using the WrapPanel
6. Working with the Margin Property
7. Using the GridPanel
8. Defining Rows & Columns
9. Assigning Objects to Columns
10. Defining Column Widths
11. Using the Grid Splitter
12. Applying a Layout to the Media Player

Lesson 3: CONTROLS LIBRARY ESSENTIALS (46 min)
1. Working with a Border
2. Using an Image
3. Using a Text Block
4. Understanding Controls & Buttons
5. Using the Scroll Viewer & Tool Tips
6. Understanding Item Controls & List Boxes
7. Using Tab Control
8. Working with a Menu
9. Using a Range Base
10. Adding Controls to the Music Player
11. Becoming Familiar with Rich Content
12. Using the XAML Clipboard
13. Using Embedded Fonts

Lesson 4: DATABINDING & RESOURCES (36 min)
1. Getting Started with Databinding
2. Adding References
3. Understanding Resources
4. Databinding to Collections
5. Using Data Templates
6. Databinding to Other Elements
7. Using the Content Template Property
8. Using Value Converters
9. Using TwoWay Binding

Lesson 5: APPEARANCE TEMPLATES ON CONTROLS (36 min)
1. Introducing Control Templates
2. Creating a Basic Button Template
3. Using Triggers
4. Understanding Template Binding
5. Using Styles
6. Working with Control Templates
7. Using Templates in the Music Player
8. Merging a Scrollbar into the Music Player

Lesson 6: WPF'S VISUAL CAPABILITIES (54 min)
1. Creating a Volume Control Icon
2. Understanding Brush Type & Resource
3. Using a Gradient Brush
4. Adding an Opacity Mask to a Brush
5. Transforming Objects
6. Using Bitmap Effects
7. Understanding Storyboard & Animation
8. Adding Animation to a Control Template

Lesson 7: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: REAL WORLD WPF (31 min)
1. Creating a Shiny Button
2. Refining a Shiny Button
3. Creating a Button Border
4. Creating a Pressed Effect
5. Creating a Glow Effect
6. Final Comments & Credits





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