WPF-Samples

This repo contains the samples that demonstrate the API usage patterns and popular features for the Windows Presenation Foundation in the .NET Framework for Desktop. These samples were initially hosted on MSDN, and we are gradually moving all the interesting WPF samples over to GitHub.All the samples have been retargeted to .NET 4.5.2.

For additional WPF samples, see WPF Samples.

License

Unless otherwise mentioned, the samples are released under the MIT license

Help us improve our samples

Help us improve out samples by sending us a pull-request or opening a GitHub Issue

Questions: mail [email protected]

WPF development

These samples require Visual Studio 2015 to build, test, and deploy.

Get a free copy of Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition with support for building WPF apps

Using the samples

The easiest way to use these samples without using Git is to download the zip file containing the current version (using the link below or by clicking the "Download ZIP" button on the repo page). You can then unzip the entire archive and use the samples in Visual Studio 2015.

Download the samples ZIP

Notes:

• Before you unzip the archive, right-click it, select Properties, and then select Unblock.
• Most samples should work independently
• By default, all the sample target .NET 4.5.2, you can change this to .NET 4.6 in the Project->Properties page in Visual Studio.

For more info about the programming models, platforms, languages, and APIs demonstrated in these samples, please refer to the guidance available in MSDN. These samples are provided as-is in order to indicate or demonstrate the functionality of the programming models and feature APIs for WPF.

##Samples by category

Accessibility
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Application Management
Application Activation and Deactivation	Application Cookies	Application Shutdown	Managing Unhandled Exceptions on Secondary UI Threads	Managing Unhandled Exceptions on Secondary Worker Threads
Processing Command Line Arguments	Reusable Custom Application Class	Single Instance Detection	Skinned Application	Unhandled Application Exception

Clipboard
Clipboard Spy	Clipboard Viewer

DataBinding
Simple Binding	Creating a Binding in Code	Controlling the Direction and Timing of the Data Flow	Binding with a Custom Value Converter	Sorting and Filtering Items in a View
Sorting and Grouping Data in XAML	Adding and Removing Groups	Binding Validation	Business Layer Validation	Binding to XML Data
XMLDataProvider with Embedded Data File	Binding Using XML Namespaces	Introduction to Data Templating	Binding Using Data Triggers	Displaying Hierarchical Data
Binding the Properties of UI Elements	Binding to a Collection	Binding Using Composite Collections	Master-Detail Scenario Using ObjectDataProvider	Master-Detail Scenario Using XmlDataProvider
inding to the Results of a Method	Implementing Property Change Notification	Implementing Parameterized MultiBinding	Binding Using PriorityBinding	Showing System Colors Using Data Services
Explicitly Updating the Binding Source	Binding to an ADO.NET DataSet	Binding to a Web Service	LINQ Query	Formatting a String on a Binding
Changing a Collection by Using IEditableCollectionView	Validate the Data of an Object	Validate an Item in an ItemsControl

Drag & Drop
Drag and Drop an Object on a Canvas	Create a Data Object from a Text Selection	Drag-and-Drop Events Explorer	Data Formats Spy	Load a Dropped File
Thumb Drag Functionality

Fundamentals
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Getting Started
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Globalization and Localization
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Graphics, Media and Animation
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Migratin and Interoperability
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Fragment Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider	Simple Provider
Simple Provider	Fragment Provider

Sample Applications
Calculator	Concentric Rings	Cube Animation	Data Binding	Drop Shadow Ink
Editing Examiner	ExpenseIt	ExpenseIt - Standalone	Font Dialog Box	Geometry Designer
Graphing Calculator	HexSphere	Layout to Layout Transitions	Logon Screen	Notepad
Particle Effects	Photo Store	SDK Viewer	Logon Screen	Slide Puzzle
Sticky Notes	Traffic Alert	Video Text	WPF Photo Viewer	XAML to HTML Conversion
Video Viewer

Window Management
Customized Window UI	Dialog Box Sample	Hide a Window Without Closing	MessageBox	Non-Rectangular Windows
Notification Icon	Save Window Placement State	Show a Window Without Activating	Window Activation and Deactivation	Window Sizing Order of Precedence
Wizard