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• WPF (11)

• Where can I go for more information on this technology?

  Check out Mike Henderlight's blog ( http://blogs.msdn.com/mhendersblog )

• When will this technology be available?

  It will ship with the next release of Visual Studio codenamed "Orcas".

• Will you provide a tool to convert Windows Forms applications to WPF applications?

  At this time, we do not have any plans to release such a tool. We feel that it is more important for us to offer a solution that allows for co-existence of Windows Forms and WPF controls rather than attempt a migration tool that would be difficult to...

• How do I host a WPF control in a Windows Forms application?

  First add references to the WPF namespaces (PresentationCore, PresentationFramework, UIAutomationProvider, UIAutomationTypes, and WindowsBase). Next create an instance of the ElementHost control and the control you wish to embed in the Windows Forms application...

• How can I start working with this technology?

  Download the .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable Package

• Where can I log bugs that I find?

  Use the MSDN Product Feedback Center . Use 'Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) as the product name.

• I can't seem to find System.Windows.Forms.Integration, where do I find it?

  The System.Windows.Forms.Integration namespace is defined in WindowsFormsIntegration.dll which currently ships in the WinFX SDK, not in the standard redist. Therefore, the file will be found in "\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\ Microsoft\Avalon...

• How do I host a Windows Forms control in a WPF application?

  First make sure to add references to System.Windows.Forms and System.Windows.Forms.Integration. Then you need to decide if you will use code, XAML or a combination of both to work with the Windows Forms controls. If you are strictly using code, you would...

• What about user controls and third-party controls including ActiveX controls?

  Windows Forms user controls will work the same as the standard Windows Forms controls, which means you can certainly use them in WPF applications. As far as third-party controls go, it depends on how these controls are built. If they are built as managed...

• Can I use Windows Forms in a WPF application?

  Absolutely. You can have a WPF application pop a Windows Form much in the same way that you can pop a WPF window from a Windows Forms application. Furthermore, you can place Windows Forms controls side-by-side with WPF controls on a WPF window or page...

• How can I leverage my current investment in Windows Forms applications and still tap into the cool features of WPF?

  You can choose to keep your Windows Forms application primarily intact and migrate portions of your application to WPF where it makes sense. You can do this by identifying those areas of your application that are a good fit for WPF features and convert...