Friday, April 6, 2007

MSDN "WPF/E" (codename) Dev Center

MSDN "WPF/E" (codename) Dev Center: "MSDN 'WPF/E' (codename) Dev Center "

“WPF/E” is the Microsoft solution for delivering rich, cross-platform, interactive experiences including animation, graphics, audio, and video for the Web and beyond. Utilizing a subset of XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language)-based Windows Presentation Foundation technology, “WPF/E” will enable the creation of content and applications that run within multiple browsers and operating systems (Windows and Macintosh) using Web standards for programmability. Consistent with Web architecture, the XAML markup is programmable using JavaScript and works well with ASP.NET AJAX. Broadly available for customers in the first half of 2007, “WPF/E” experiences will require a lightweight browser plug-in made freely available by Microsoft.

Feb 2007 “WPF/E" (codename) Community Preview Available! The Feb 2007 release of “WPF/E” is available. The update includes refresh of “WPF/E” for Windows and Mac, new SDK and new samples. More than 10 new features are enabled in this release including better text input and presentation capabilities, mouse cursor support, better media rendering, improved programmability and more…

Use Expression Tools to Design Your User Experience Microsoft Expression takes the many sides of your creative personality to all new levels. Professional design tools give you greater flexibility to create sophisticated applications and content. The Expression suite allows you to design the XAML elements needed for your experience and also manage your graphic and video assets.
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"WPF/E" (codename) CTP (February 2007) SDK Samples

Page Turn Media
The revamped Page Turn sample shows how "WPF/E" uses XAML to create a compelling presentation of images. It also shows an additional navigation element that allows users to quickly jump to a specific image. The sample also includes support to new resource loading capabilities.

Media Library
This revamped example uses a real world scenario of a video site. The sample is rendering a progressive download video feed from Channel 9 and uses ASP.NET AJAX to improve the interaction parameters of this sample (watch how back button works). Notice how resize works as the underlying presentation player (XAML) is vector-based. The sample includes support for full screen video.

Sprawl Game
"WPF/E" is perfect for creating casual games. This revamped sample shows a typical casual game that can be integrated in the browser windows or played full screen with mouse input. This samples is enhanced with asynchronousresource loading and personalization. All the elements of this game were created using the Microsoft Expression suite.

Simple Video Playback
The simple video playback samples provide the essentials you need for showing video playback on your site. The minimalist control uses an efficient design that hides the control when it is not needed using subtle animations. The samples supports full screen playback.

Film Strip Slideshow
Learn what “WPF/E” has to offer, while viewing a “WPF/E” sample. This example uses animation to implement a slide show style presentation and supports asynchronous loading of images.

“WPF/E” Pad
Exercise your XAML and also experience a great sample. This sample is a WYSIWYG XAML editor that shows great integration between HTML input ad XAML output on a page.

“WPF/E” Piano
Practice your piano playing capabilities with this “WPF/E” powered piano. Hear WMV and MP3 sounds as you stroke the keys.

TileText
Enter text and watch how wood etched tiles fall into place with this small sample.

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