Training in Windows Presentation Foundation 4.5

Module 1: Creating an Application by Using WPF

This module explains how to build a WPF application.

• Overview of WPF
• Creating a Simple WPF Application
• Handling Events and Commands
• Navigating Between Pages
• Applying the MVVM Design Pattern

Module 2: Building User Interfaces

This module explains how to build a user interface in a WPF application.

• Defining Page Layout
• Building User Interfaces by Using Content Controls
• Building User Interfaces by Using Items Controls
• Hosting Windows Forms Controls
• Drag and Drop Between Controls

Module 3: Customizing Appearance

This module explains how to customize the appearance of a WPF application.

• Sharing Logical Resources in an Application
• Creating Consistent User Interfaces by Using Styles
• Changing the Appearance of Controls by Using Control Templates
• Enhancing User Interfaces by Using Triggers and Animations

Module 4: Data Binding

This module explains how to bind user interface controls to data sources.

• Overview of Data Binding
• Creating a Data Binding
• Implementing Property Change Notification
• Converting Data
• Validating Data

Module 5: Data Binding to Collections

This module explains how to bind user interface controls to collections.

• Binding to Collections of Objects
• Presenting Data by Using Collection Views
• Presenting Data by Using Data Templates

Module 6: Creating New Controls

This module explains how to create new controls in a WPF application.

• Overview of Control Authoring
• Creating Controls

Module 7: Managing Documents

This module explains how to manage documents in a WPF application.

• Creating and Viewing Flow Documents
• Creating and Viewing Fixed Documents
• Packaging Documents
• Printing Documents

Module 8: Graphics and Multimedia

This module explains how to add graphics and multimedia support to a WPF application.

• Creating 2-D graphics
• Displaying Images
• Creating 3-D Graphics
• Manipulating the 3-D Environment
• Adding Multimedia

Module 9: Configuring and Deploying Applications in Windows Presentation Foundation

This module explains how to configure and deploy WPF applications.

• Deployment Options
• Deploying a Stand-Alone WPF Application
• Deploying an XBAP Application
• Configuring Manifest Settings