Cross-Technology Samples (.NET Framework Technologies)

The samples in this section show how to integrate technologies such as Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). You can use these samples to build larger, more robust solutions.

In This Section

  • Aero Wizard Demo
    Demonstrates how to use the CommandLinkWPF control from the Vista Bridge controls library.

  • Alarm Clock Sample
    Demonstrates a basic alarm clock, hosted in a native non-rectangular window.

  • Command Link Demo
    Demonstrates how to use the CommandLinkWinForms control from the Vista Bridge controls library.

  • GUI for MSBuild Sample
    Demonstrates how the Windows Presentation Foundation can use the external libraries of the MSBuild project system.

  • Recipe Viewer Sample
    Demonstrates how to retrieve an XML document using a Windows Communication Foundation service and how to display the retrieved document using Windows Presentation Foundation data binding

  • SafePad Sample
    Demonstrates how to use some of the APIs available to developers who are creating applications for Windows Vista.

  • UAC Sample
    Demonstrates the User Access Control (UAC) feature.

  • Vista Bridge Samples
    Provides managed wrappers for Windows Vista APIs that are not exposed in the .NET Framework.

  • Windows Index Search Sample
    Demonstrates how to use the Windows Desktop Search functionality.

  • Integration Samples for .NET Framework Features
    Integrate some of the features of Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows Presentation Foundation.

  • Windows Presentation Foundation Samples
    Includes end-to-end applications that demonstrate multiple platform features, and samples that target a specific technology area, such as controls or animation.

  • Windows CardSpace Samples
    Includes samples that demonstrate how to use Windows CardSpace.

  • Windows Communication Foundation Samples
    Includes samples that demonstrate various aspects of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

  • Windows Workflow Foundation Samples
    Includes complete applications that demonstrate the use of several Windows Workflow Foundation technologies, and samples that demonstrate specific features such as activity binding, workflows, and designer hosting.

  • .NET Framework Samples
    Contains .NET Framework application and technology samples, .NET Compact Framework samples, and instructions for downloading and viewing these samples.