Posts Tagged Expression Blend
WpfToolkit + VisualStateManager + Visual studio .net 2008 = hotfix time
Posted by suddenelfilio in Visual Studio .Net, WPF on 05/07/2010
I got into playing a bit with WPF. I had to look at some reference samples that were created by some of my colleagues and I found that I had an issue opening any xaml file in the visual studio .net 2008 designer. The problem was the VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups that could not be resolved. Appareantly this is some that has been introduced in the WPFToolkit which is used by our development team.
After some Googling for the issue I discovered a Hotfix released by Microsoft that should resolve my issues. The thing about this hotfix was that you also neede to install another hotfix because the fix might break something else. You gotta love the irony in that!
Anyways the hotfixes I’m talking about can be found here:
- KB958017 – Rollup Hotfix for several issues in WPF designer Visual Studio 2008
- KB963035 – VS2008 SP1 sometimes hangs irretrievably after WPF Designer
After installing both hotfixes the problem was gone I can now open the xaml files that use VisualStateManager.
More information about the VisualStateManager itself can be found here: http://windowsclient.net/wpf/wpf35/wpf-35sp1-toolkit-visual-state-manager-overview.aspx
Get started with Expression Blend and Design
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net, WPF on 06/06/2007
F or those that like to get started with the new Microsoft products Expression Blend and Expression Design. You should check out these links below. They give you access to tons of FREE video tutorials hosted by lynda.com
Links:
- Getting started with Expression Blend
In Getting Started with Expression Blend , Lee Brimelow covers all the basics that every designer and developer of WPF and Silverlight content needs to know. He starts with an overview of how Expression Blend fits into WPF and Silverlight workflows, then guides viewers through the process of creating and manipulating objects, building timeline-based animations, and exporting compositions into XMAL for use in Visual Studio.
- Getting started with Expression Design
From basic vector-based drawings to professional three-dimensional graphics built with Live Effects, Ted LoCascio covers the full range of possibilities in Getting Started with Expression Design. He starts by explaining Expression Design’s interface and how to work with documents, then moves on to cover working with objects and applying fills, strokes, and effects for best results. Exercise files accompany this training.
Enjoy!
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