Miha Markic
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Miha Markic
asked on 08 Sep 2006, 09:53 PM
Hi guys,
I have to tell that you are doing really amazing job here. But, but, I am not sure whether is it worth it. I mean is it worth it now, when WPF is around the corner? Wouldn't be better if you go for a WPF suite?
Anyway, I wish you good luck.
I have to tell that you are doing really amazing job here. But, but, I am not sure whether is it worth it. I mean is it worth it now, when WPF is around the corner? Wouldn't be better if you go for a WPF suite?
Anyway, I wish you good luck.
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Hi Miha,
Thank you for the feedback.
I want to assure you that all our architecture, design and development are done with WPF in mind and we will be doing our best to have a smooth transition to a WPF suite once it is becomes a fact.
Moreover, we are already using a few WPF-like capabilities which will come in very handy for the developers that are (and will be) using .NET 2.0.
We will release the first public beta around the end of the week so your feedback will be highly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Ivo
the telerik team
Thank you for the feedback.
I want to assure you that all our architecture, design and development are done with WPF in mind and we will be doing our best to have a smooth transition to a WPF suite once it is becomes a fact.
Moreover, we are already using a few WPF-like capabilities which will come in very handy for the developers that are (and will be) using .NET 2.0.
We will release the first public beta around the end of the week so your feedback will be highly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Ivo
the telerik team
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Michel Chaussee
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answered on 12 Oct 2006, 02:07 PM
Dear Ivo,
When you say that tpf is made with wpf in mind, does it mean that it will integrate with the microsoft's new paradigm 'visual studio+expression interactive designer+expression graphic designer'?
Michel.
When you say that tpf is made with wpf in mind, does it mean that it will integrate with the microsoft's new paradigm 'visual studio+expression interactive designer+expression graphic designer'?
Michel.
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Hi Michel,
Integration of our controls with Expression Interactive Designer sounds like a really nice feature but it won't be possible simply because our controls are WinForms controls and not WPF controls. Our controls will be integrated with VS 2007 and Expression Interactive Designer as much as both these IDEs allow integration with WinForms controls. Currently (Orcas September CTP) this is possible by using a WindowsFormsHost.
When we say WPF-capabilities we mean that you can achieve some pretty nice WPF-like appearance using r.a.d.controls for Winforms. As we a using a similar granular approach you have complete control over each border, fill, element, item, etc. You have quite a rich set of borders, shapes, gradients, animations, etc. You can customize all this by using the Visual Style Builder in complete codeless manner.
I hope this info helps you understand the idea of our WinForms controls and how you can get the best of it.
All the best,
Chris
the telerik team
Integration of our controls with Expression Interactive Designer sounds like a really nice feature but it won't be possible simply because our controls are WinForms controls and not WPF controls. Our controls will be integrated with VS 2007 and Expression Interactive Designer as much as both these IDEs allow integration with WinForms controls. Currently (Orcas September CTP) this is possible by using a WindowsFormsHost.
When we say WPF-capabilities we mean that you can achieve some pretty nice WPF-like appearance using r.a.d.controls for Winforms. As we a using a similar granular approach you have complete control over each border, fill, element, item, etc. You have quite a rich set of borders, shapes, gradients, animations, etc. You can customize all this by using the Visual Style Builder in complete codeless manner.
I hope this info helps you understand the idea of our WinForms controls and how you can get the best of it.
All the best,
Chris
the telerik team