Basic Controls and Layout

Summary

This Drill examines basic controls and layout in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). Topics include an introduction to WPF controls, using brushes in WPF, creating a user interface in XAML, as well as using StackPanel and WrapPanel. You’ll also learn how to create layouts using DockPanel and GridPanel.

Audience

This Drill is for developers who want to gain knowledge of techniques for basic controls and layout in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).

What you'll learn

You will learn how to use brushes in WPF, creating a user interface in XAML, as well as using StackPanel and WrapPanel. You’ll also learn how to create layouts using DockPanel and GridPanel.

What you need to know

We assume that you’re already familiar with the concepts of programming and you’ve some experience of Visual Studio 2005. You’ll also need to be comfortable with Visual C# or Visual Basic syntax, and have a basic understanding of XML.