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How to use C++/WinRt API like as part of DLL without user interface(UI)

Hi, I am attempting to utilize the C++/WinRT code provided in the sample of LampArray, cppwinrt to create a DLL. However due to the tight coupling of this sample with the UI, I am not able to use below API independently within my DLL code, without…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
723 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,416 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,525 questions
asked 2024-04-23T06:41:57.05+00:00
sunil maurya 21 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-23T09:42:50.4933333+00:00
sunil maurya 21 Reputation points
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Draw rectangle with corner radius and fit an image bytes to that rectangle with same corne radius

Below I attached my code I need an image with a border and corner radius, please correct my code, and give any other guidelines CanvasRenderTarget renderTarget = new CanvasRenderTarget(device, cardWidth, cardHeight, dpi); using…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,221 questions
asked 2024-04-23T07:21:58.97+00:00
Saranya Karthik 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-23T09:29:02.2266667+00:00
Saranya Karthik 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.UI.Controls.DataGrid still alive?

I think I need this wonderful control. The official package (https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.UI.Controls.DataGrid) shows last update is more than one year ago. Is it still alive? Can I still use it in my new UWP projects?

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-20T12:26:00.24+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-23T03:52:12.4766667+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove Bottom Border Textbox | UWP

Hello. I have a native TextBox and I'd like to remove this blue border-bottom in Light and Dark: Focus State: Rest: I'd like to remove all these bottom borders. However, if my SO is in High Contrast mode, I'd like to keep these native borders: …

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,221 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
762 questions
asked 2024-04-19T14:49:44.9933333+00:00
Anderson Rodrigues Cavalcante 271 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-22T23:14:41.38+00:00
Anderson Rodrigues Cavalcante 271 Reputation points
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How implement a XAML control that is similar with WIN32 listview?

In traditional WIN32 SDK, we have a ListView control with column headers (like the one we have in file Explorer). How to implement similar control using XAML? I did some research and GridView seems very promising. The official UWP samples repo on GitHub…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-19T14:27:50.19+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-22T07:18:36.7833333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Not working as expected web to app Uri Handlers?

Hi, I was trying to launch my application by associating my own website to it. Was following the instructions mentioned in the document, by building a packaged application. Reference:…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,734 questions
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-03-21T10:45:45.8+00:00
Rohan Pande 245 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-22T05:23:44.72+00:00
Rohan Pande 245 Reputation points
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Is it possible to have a floating panel on top of main window?

I see that creating a another window in UWP is extremely difficult. Is it possible to let a panel or something floating like a tool window on top of main window?

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-21T16:49:28.2933333+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-22T03:38:39.1066667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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I’ve made a uwp app like google earth I need help with some code for putting into app Functions like changing map appearances Eg: Dark, Animation, satellite AerialWithRoads, Traffic Flow I want to keep my Search Bar on visual studio 2022

I’ve made a uwp app like google earth I need help with some code for putting into app Functions like changing map appearances Eg: Dark, Animation, satellite AerialWithRoads, Traffic Flow I want to keep my Search Bar on visual studio 2022

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,595 questions
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,133 questions
asked 2024-04-19T11:03:22.1966667+00:00
Luke Ferguson 41 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-22T01:23:23.28+00:00
Anna Xiu-MSFT 25,551 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

New to coding, looking for direction in what needs to be installed to code Windows Apps

Good evening everyone. So my last experience with programming was QBasic for my VIC-20, since it had very limited RAM and CPU was limited, some programs I had to code in binary, some is rudimentary assembly and my favourite back then was QBasic, it was…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
4,595 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,133 questions
asked 2023-06-03T00:30:39.2866667+00:00
Roger Hanna 21 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-20T06:49:09.6066667+00:00
Supravo Biswas 0 Reputation points
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How do I know when a binding is complete?

I have a CombBox like below: <ComboBox x:Name="fileTypeListBox" ItemsSource="{x:Bind local:App.fileCategories}" SelectedValuePath="Code" …

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-16T13:20:44.6766667+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-19T15:46:27.65+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
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How I get 300 DPI with 648 X 1016 Using SKBitmap

I am trying to PNG image to BMP image via using SKBitmap, the BMP image not set in 300 DPI why? below i mentioned my code, if there is any mistakes please correct my code using (SKBitmap pngBitmap = SKBitmap.Decode(inputFilePath)) { …

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,221 questions
asked 2024-04-16T07:17:48.06+00:00
Saranya Karthik 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T10:07:37.5233333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Enable FrameworkElements reflection using rd.xml file

Hello, Reading Microsoft docs I found informations about rd.xml file. Can I set in that file that metadata from FrameworkElements or Shapes wont be removed during compilation? And I will be able to fully using reflection after release type…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-09T15:01:04.1+00:00
BitSmithy 1,751 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-19T08:26:11.6166667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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while i use the API : var PDevice = PhoneLineTransportDevice.FromId, it return null

I use the below codes, try to get the PhoneLineTransportDevice, but the API FromID returns null //this API works well, can get the DeviceInformation DeviceInformationCollection devices = await…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-18T15:10:46.03+00:00
Mingping1 Zhang 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T07:47:47.6366667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How get visual items of a ComboBox using databinding?

It's a followup question of https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1656636/how-do-i-know-when-a-binding-is-complete. The ComboBox is databound using ItemsSource, now I don't have control of the Items property because it's a simply set to…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-17T12:48:02.6533333+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-18T12:43:31.8233333+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
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Need help on XAML syntax for ThemeResource and binding in DataTemplate

I have the following code and XAML: class FileCategory { public string Code { get; set; } public string Name { get; set; } } <!-- <Page.Resources> section contains theme resources --> <ComboBox.ItemTemplate> …

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-16T10:06:26.62+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-18T10:20:54.0966667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 14,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The functionality of ms-screenclip is the same as ms-screensktech on Windows 11.

In my C# uwp project I want to make the state of the snipping tool appear when the combination windows + shift + s is pressed. I have the same implementation as the official documentation says: bool result = await Launcher.LaunchUriAsync(new…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,221 questions
asked 2024-04-17T08:48:03.8766667+00:00
Tamás Bitó 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-18T08:51:46.48+00:00
Tamás Bitó 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Data binding auto update question

I cannot get it working. I bind a list of FileCategory to a ComboBox.ItemsSource (OneWay mode), but when I add new items to the list, the ComboBox won't get update accordingly. class FileCategory { public string Name { get; set; } public string…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-18T02:13:17.27+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-18T07:47:23.38+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How set ThemeResource using code?

My XAML code: <Page.Resources> <ResourceDictionary> <ResourceDictionary.ThemeDictionaries> <ResourceDictionary x:Key="Light"> <ImageSource…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-16T16:41:56.0833333+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-17T14:24:15.1266667+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it mandatory to put images in Assets folder?

All samples in the offical docs have images put in Assets folder. Is it an absolute requirement to put images in Assets folder? For my tests, I can actually put images in another folder say Images that is parallel to Assets.

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-04-17T06:07:18.55+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-17T14:23:30.1766667+00:00
杨岑 121 Reputation points
1 answer

Communication channel between a windows app and UWP app

I have a UWP project and a Windows app (.NET 5) both installed on the same machine, which will also be the case in production. However, the UWP app is sideloaded and not installed via the Windows Store. The Windows app retrieves data by listening to a…

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asked 2024-04-03T10:28:43.14+00:00
IndiaMachinemart.in 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-16T09:12:59.49+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 31,681 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor