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Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - February 2010 Release (Feb 16, 2010)

jennile — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:42:57 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit February 2010 Release?

AutoCompleteBox
Accordion
Rating
Bug fixes

Bug fixes for common issues, including:

DataGrid - Templating, multiple selection, runtime sorting, etc.
Calendar/DatePicker - Styling, default values, focus related issues, etc.
VSM - Generated transitions
UI Automation - Mostly DataGrid UI automation fixes and a few for Calendar/DatePicker

Also new in the February release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager

Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls
- AutoCompleteBox
- Accordion
- Rating

Notes/Documentation

The February release of the WPF Toolkit has been updated to contain symbols that match its binaries. We recommend downloading this latest package for an improved debugging experience. This can be installed directly on top of your current installation of the February Toolkit by clicking ‘repair’ in the installer.

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Note: The source code solution for the Chart Controls design time will only build if you have both Expression Blend and Visual Studio (with the Visual Studio Designer for WPF) installed. This is because the Chart controls are dependent on some design time assemblies included with those programs. More info is available here.

Installation and Usage Instructions

Please note: The WPF Toolkit is dependent on .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. You must install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 in order to use any features in the Toolkit.

Instructions for using the WPF Toolkit binaries:

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009" or "WPF Toolkit June 2009")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - February 2010 Release (Feb 16, 2010)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:42:56 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit February 2010 Release?

AutoCompleteBox
Accordion
Rating
Bug fixes

Bug fixes for common issues, including:

DataGrid - Templating, multiple selection, runtime sorting, etc.
Calendar/DatePicker - Styling, default values, focus related issues, etc.
VSM - Generated transitions
UI Automation - Mostly DataGrid UI automation fixes and a few for Calendar/DatePicker

Also new in the February release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager

Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls
- AutoCompleteBox
- Accordion
- Rating

Notes/Documentation

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009" or "WPF Toolkit June 2009")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - February 2010 Release (Feb 16, 2010)

SaiedKhanahmadi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:30:26 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit February 2010 Release?

AutoCompleteBox
Accordion
Rating
Bug fixes

Bug fixes for common issues, including:

DataGrid - Templating, multiple selection, runtime sorting, etc.
Calendar/DatePicker - Styling, default values, focus related issues, etc.
VSM - Generated transitions
UI Automation - Mostly DataGrid UI automation fixes and a few for Calendar/DatePicker

Also new in the February release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager

Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls
- AutoCompleteBox
- Accordion
- Rating

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009" or "WPF Toolkit June 2009")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - February 2010 Release (Feb 16, 2010)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:30:26 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit February 2010 Release?

AutoCompleteBox
Accordion
Rating
Bug fixes

Bug fixes for common issues, including:

DataGrid - Templating, multiple selection, runtime sorting, etc.
Calendar/DatePicker - Styling, default values, focus related issues, etc.
VSM - Generated transitions
UI Automation - Mostly DataGrid UI automation fixes and a few for Calendar/DatePicker

Also new in the February release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager

Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls
- AutoCompleteBox
- Accordion
- Rating

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009" or "WPF Toolkit June 2009")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

jennile — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:34:59 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls - Release notes and sample application available here
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Note: If after installing the June Update you encounter issues with the Toolkit controls in the Visual Studio Toolbox, please right-click on the Toolbox and select “Reset Toolbox.”

Note: The source code solution for the Chart Controls design time will only build if you have both Expression Blend and Visual Studio (with the Visual Studio Designer for WPF) installed. This is because the Chart controls are dependent on some design time assemblies included with those programs. More info is available here.

Note: If you have Visual Studio 2008, WPF Toolkit June 2009, and Blend 3 installed, and the WPF project in VS has a reference to System.Windows.Controls.DataVisualization.Toolkit.dll, you may get an error when opening your project. More info and workaround is here.

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:34:59 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls - Release notes and sample application available here
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Futures (May 01, 2009)

jennile — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:32:25 GMT

WPF Futures includes sample controls and features, many of which are being considered for the Toolkit.

These samples are available as building blocks for more complete controls and will not be serviced regularly.

Client Profile Configuration Designer - A designer to help you make custom branded installation experiences using the Client Profile.
- May 2009 Release includes stability improvements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile Roadmap
- Client Profile Configuration Designer Overview
- 4-part Client Profile Configuration Designer "How To" Series: Configuring the UI (Part 1 of 4)

Shader Effects BuildTask and Templates - BuildTask and VS Templates that ease the building of GPU-shader based effects for use in WPF. Unzip the file and read the readme.txt there for more information. See http://blogs.msdn.com/greg_schechter/archive/2008/08/11/a-visualstudio-buildtask-and-project-and-item-templates-for-writing-shadereffects.aspx for more information.

Shader Effect BuildTask Source - source code for the Shader Effect BuildTask.

WPF Splash Screen Item Templates for Visual Studio 2008 Sp1 - VS Item Templates that make it very easy to add SplashScreen to WPF applications in Visual Studio 2008 Sp1. Requires .Net 3.5 Sp1 & VS 2008 Sp1. Simply install the MSI. Read the readme.txt as well as http://blogs.msdn.com/jgoldb/archive/2008/08/12/what-s-new-in-wpf-3-5-sp1-splash-screen-to-improve-perceived-startup-perf.aspx for more information.

WPF SplashScreen Template Setup Sources - Source code for the Deployment project and templates.

Southridge Hands-on-Lab - An extensive WPF Hands-on-Lab which teaches you how to build the Southridge Real Estate sample application. Read more about the Southridge lab here.

WPF Themes - An updated collection of seven themes replaces the original nine WPF Themes. Some of the issues with the original themes have been addressed in this update. These Themes can also be found in the Silverlight Toolkit. Check out the WPF Themes wiki page for a preview of each theme.

WPF Model-View-ViewModel Toolkit - A toolkit intended to introduce the Model-View-ViewModel pattern. The release v0.1 of the toolkit includes a VS 2008 template, overview and walkthrough documents, as well as a more advanced Model-View-ViewModel sample. Learn more about the toolkit here.

Released: WPF Futures (May 01, 2009)

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:32:25 GMT

Client Profile Configuration Designer - A designer to help you make custom branded installation experiences using the Client Profile.
- May 2009 Release includes stability improvements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile Roadmap
- Client Profile Configuration Designer Overview
- 4-part Client Profile Configuration Designer "How To" Series: Configuring the UI (Part 1 of 4)

Shader Effects BuildTask and Templates - BuildTask and VS Templates that ease the building of GPU-shader based effects for use in WPF. Unzip the file and read the readme.txt there for more information. See http://blogs.msdn.com/greg_schechter/archive/2008/08/11/a-visualstudio-buildtask-and-project-and-item-templates-for-writing-shadereffects.aspx for more information.

Shader Effect BuildTask Source - source code for the Shader Effect BuildTask.

WPF Splash Screen Item Templates for Visual Studio 2008 Sp1 - VS Item Templates that make it very easy to add SplashScreen to WPF applications in Visual Studio 2008 Sp1. Requires .Net 3.5 Sp1 & VS 2008 Sp1. Simply install the MSI. Read the readme.txt as well as http://blogs.msdn.com/jgoldb/archive/2008/08/12/what-s-new-in-wpf-3-5-sp1-splash-screen-to-improve-perceived-startup-perf.aspx for more information.

WPF SplashScreen Template Setup Sources - Source code for the Deployment project and templates.

Southridge Hands-on-Lab - An extensive WPF Hands-on-Lab which teaches you how to build the Southridge Real Estate sample application. Read more about the Southridge lab here.

WPF Themes - An updated collection of seven themes replaces the original nine WPF Themes. Some of the issues with the original themes have been addressed in this update. These Themes can also be found in the Silverlight Toolkit. Check out the WPF Themes wiki page for a preview of each theme.

WPF Model-View-ViewModel Toolkit - A toolkit intended to introduce the Model-View-ViewModel pattern. The release v0.1 of the toolkit includes a VS 2008 template, overview and walkthrough documents, as well as a more advanced Model-View-ViewModel sample. Learn more about the toolkit here.

Updated Release: WPF Futures (May 01, 2009)

jennile — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:26:21 GMT

Client Profile Configuration Designer - A designer to help you make custom branded installation experiences using the Client Profile.
- May 2009 Release includes stability improvements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile Roadmap
- Client Profile Configuration Designer Overview
- 4-part Client Profile Configuration Designer "How To" Series: Configuring the UI (Part 1 of 4)

Shader Effects BuildTask and Templates - BuildTask and VS Templates that ease the building of GPU-shader based effects for use in WPF. Unzip the file and read the readme.txt there for more information. See http://blogs.msdn.com/greg_schechter/archive/2008/08/11/a-visualstudio-buildtask-and-project-and-item-templates-for-writing-shadereffects.aspx for more information.

Shader Effect BuildTask Source - source code for the Shader Effect BuildTask.

WPF Splash Screen Item Templates for Visual Studio 2008 Sp1 - VS Item Templates that make it very easy to add SplashScreen to WPF applications in Visual Studio 2008 Sp1. Requires .Net 3.5 Sp1 & VS 2008 Sp1. Simply install the MSI. Read the readme.txt as well as http://blogs.msdn.com/jgoldb/archive/2008/08/12/what-s-new-in-wpf-3-5-sp1-splash-screen-to-improve-perceived-startup-perf.aspx for more information.

WPF SplashScreen Template Setup Sources - Source code for the Deployment project and templates.

Southridge Hands-on-Lab - An extensive WPF Hands-on-Lab which teaches you how to build the Southridge Real Estate sample application. Read more about the Southridge lab here.

WPF Themes - A collection of nine themes, which can also be found in the Silverlight Toolkit. Check out the WPF Themes wiki page for a preview of each theme.

WPF Model-View-ViewModel Toolkit - A toolkit intended to introduce the Model-View-ViewModel pattern. The release v0.1 of the toolkit includes a VS 2008 template, overview and walkthrough documents, as well as a more advanced Model-View-ViewModel sample. Learn more about the toolkit here.

Updated Release: WPF Test Tools (Jul 31, 2009)

alexisr — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:54:43 GMT

The WPF Test Tools release will include tools for testing your WPF applications.

Included in this release:

WPF Control Verifier Version 0.1

You may also be interested in the TestApi library. TestApi is an experimental library of test and utility APIs that enables developers and testers to test WPF applications, Windows Forms applications, .NET Framework applications, and Win32 applications. TestApi provides a set of simple, documented, componentized, and layered test APIs, which complement the WPF Application Quality Guide and the materials available on the WPF Testing blog.

Released: WPF Test Tools (Jul 31, 2009)

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:54:43 GMT

The WPF Test Tools release will include tools for testing your WPF applications.

Included in this release:

WPF Control Verifier Version 0.1

Created Release: WPF Test Tools (Jul 31, 2009)

samanthamsft — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:05:46 GMT

The WPF Test Tools release will include tools for testing your WPF applications.

Included in this release:

WPF Control Verifier Version 0.1

Released: WPF Test Tools (Jul 31, 2009)

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:05:46 GMT

The WPF Test Tools release will include tools for testing your WPF applications.

Included in this release:

WPF Control Verifier Version 0.1

Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

samanthamsft — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:46:33 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls - Release notes and sample application available here
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:46:33 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls - Release notes and sample application available here
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

samanthamsft — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:02:33 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:02:33 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

samanthamsft — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:03:28 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Released: WPF Toolkit - June 2009 Release (Jun 25, 2009)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:03:28 GMT

What's new in the WPF Toolkit June 2009 Release?

Chart Controls
Bug fixes for common issues, including:
- DataGrid.DeleteCommand requires a current cell (as reported here)
- DataGridColumn DisplayIndex ArgumentOutOfRange exception (as reported here)
- DatePicker IsEnabled=False does not gray out (as reported here)
- DatePicker Enter, Escape, and Spacebar inputs do not correctly commit/cancel edits and close the popup
- VSM steady state animations fail to run

Also new in the June release, we are introducing the concept of Quality Bands to rate the quality of the controls and features in the release.

Components in the Stable Quality Band
- DataGrid
- DatePicker
- Calendar
- VisualStateManager
Components in the Preview Quality Band
- Chart Controls

Notes/Documentation

You may also be interested in the following resources:

Tips & Tricks for using the WPF Toolkit components
WPF Ribbon Preview download
Links to Documentation including Beta MSDN Docs, walkthroughs, and hands on labs

Installation and Usage Instructions

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
If you have a previous version of WPF Toolkit installed, uninstall it through the Remove Programs dialog on the Control Panel (look for "WPF Toolkit October 2008 (Version 3.5.31016.1)" or "WPF Toolkit January 2009 (Version 3.5.40128.1)" or "WPF Toolkit March 2009 (Version 3.5.40320.1)")
Download the WPFToolkit_Binaries or WPFToolkit_BinariesAndSource
Run the WPFToolkit.msi to install the WPFToolkit.dll and WPF Toolkit design time binaries to your Program Files folder
Reference the binaries in your project:
1. Reference WPFToolkit.dll in your project
2. Add a using statement ("using Microsoft.Windows.Controls;") to the top of .cs files
3. Add a new xmlns (for example, xmlns:toolkit="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wpf/2008/toolkit") to the top of XAML files
  1. Remember to use the namespace prefix (in the above example, <toolkit: ...>) in the body of your XAML

Updated Release: WPF Futures (May 01, 2009)

ericf — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:15:49 GMT

Client Profile Configuration Designer - A designer to help you make custom branded installation experiences using the Client Profile.
- May 2009 Release includes stability improvements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile Roadmap
- Client Profile Configuration Designer Overview
- 4-part Client Profile Configuration Designer "How To" Series: Configuring the UI (Part 1 of 4)

Shader Effects BuildTask and Templates - BuildTask and VS Templates that ease the building of GPU-shader based effects for use in WPF. Unzip the file and read the readme.txt there for more information. See http://blogs.msdn.com/greg_schechter/archive/2008/08/11/a-visualstudio-buildtask-and-project-and-item-templates-for-writing-shadereffects.aspx for more information.

Shader Effect BuildTask Source - source code for the Shader Effect BuildTask.

WPF Splash Screen Item Templates for Visual Studio 2008 Sp1 - VS Item Templates that make it very easy to add SplashScreen to WPF applications in Visual Studio 2008 Sp1. Requires .Net 3.5 Sp1 & VS 2008 Sp1. Simply install the MSI. Read the readme.txt as well as http://blogs.msdn.com/jgoldb/archive/2008/08/12/what-s-new-in-wpf-3-5-sp1-splash-screen-to-improve-perceived-startup-perf.aspx for more information.

WPF SplashScreen Template Setup Sources - Source code for the Deployment project and templates.

Southridge Hands-on-Lab - An extensive WPF Hands-on-Lab which teaches you how to build the Southridge Real Estate sample application. Read more about the Southridge lab here.

WPF Themes - A collection of nine themes, which can also be found in the Silverlight Toolkit. Check out the WPF Themes wiki page for a preview of each theme.

WPF Model-View-ViewModel Toolkit - A toolkit intended to introduce the Model-View-ViewModel pattern. The release v0.1 of the toolkit includes a VS 2008 template, overview and walkthrough documents, as well as a more advanced Model-View-ViewModel sample. Learn more about the toolkit here.