Infragistics Community - Driving Success through Shared Knowledge http://community.infragistics.com http://www.infragistics.com/articles/what-is-the-value-of-jsf.aspx Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Jim poses some tough questions about the JavaServer™ Faces platform, how it stacks up against Struts and other solutions, the role of reusing the stylable UI components of others and more. Before he is through, he will leave you with the answers to these questions and many of his own insights into the value and importance of JSF to your Java development. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/what-is-the-value-of-jsf.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/make-webdatetimeedit-dropdown-webcalendar.aspx Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ With only a custom button and JavaScript, Sung tells ASP.NET developers how to make the WebDateTimeEdit™ drop down a WebCalendar™.  This supercharges the WebDateTimeEdit with added functionality while bringing down the page size compared to using multiple WebDateChooser™ controls. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/make-webdatetimeedit-dropdown-webcalendar.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/aspnet/real-world-webgrid-advice.aspx Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Learn how to implement the NetAdvantage WebGrid (a.k.a., UltraWebGrid) in a professional application environment from Ralf Saha.  In this article published by DotNetSlackers, Ralf goes into some depth on lessons learned while building a real application using the NetAdvantage for ASP.NET WebGrid, providing helpful code listings and sage advice that will help you make the most of using the WebGrid. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/aspnet/real-world-webgrid-advice.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/data-binding/ui-thread-marshaling-model-layer.aspx Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ When a WinForms client consumes asynchronously messaged events that require changes to UI controls, some architectural patterns create difficulty in marshalling the update on to the main UI thread. This article illustrates one such example – that of a custom data set that is bound to the UltraGrid as a data source. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/data-binding/ui-thread-marshaling-model-layer.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/build-custom-sharepoint-webpart.aspx Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ WebParts are the building blocks of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server pages.  By using a simple pattern, you can use NetAdvantage for ASP.NET to target this powerful platform.  In this guide, you will learn the key steps necessary to get started in building your own custom web part. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/build-custom-sharepoint-webpart.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/artices/data-binding/xamdatagrid-in-expression-blend.aspx Fri, 18 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ This article shows how to bind a typed DataSet to a xamDataGrid using Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft Expression Blend. It is intended for developers who are new to WPF and Blend. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/artices/data-binding/xamdatagrid-in-expression-blend.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/ignite-user-experience-with-hot-tracking.aspx Mon, 14 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In this article you will receive guidance on how to best apply hot tracking in your application, whether it targets the ASP.NET, Windows Forms, or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) platform.  Learn what pitfalls to watch out for when styling your user interface, and how to leverage hot tracking in creating a warm responsive user experience, even if you are not a designer. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/ignite-user-experience-with-hot-tracking.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/wpf-in-winforms-interop.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) brings new energy to lethargic Windows Forms applications, but all that Windows Forms code will not vanish overnight.  How should developers capitalize on NetAdvantage for WPF in these legacy applications?  Andrew answers your questions about incorporating Infragistics WPF controls, like the xamDataPresenterTM, into the Windows Forms ElementHost.  He also reveals productivity-enhancing practices that will enable your designers to craft these controls' user e ... ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/wpf-in-winforms-interop.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/application-styling.aspx Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Applications are now as much about how you present information as what you present. Times have changed, and development teams must now embrace contributions from a multi-disciplinary and eclectic crew that include designers, animators, and graphic artists to lead the market. Learn how application styling from Infragistics works to enhance this collaboration, easily brand your applications and Web sites, and elevate the creative contributors on your team to greater productivity than you ever befo ... ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/application-styling.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/videos/winforms/office-mdi-look-and-feel.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Have you always wanted to create an Outlook style application?  Have you dreamed of building Visual Studio 2005 style tabbed MDI and docking applications? In a few short minutes, and with zero lines of code, you will create a killer UI which has the same look, feel, and behavior as any Microsoft Office application and Visual Studio! ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/videos/winforms/office-mdi-look-and-feel.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/intro-to-samples.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In this video, you will learn where NetAdvantage installs its sample applications with complete source code in C# and Visual Basic .NET.  You will see how you can browse through and run samples from the comprehensive samples library included with NetAdvantage.  After watching this video, the next time you have a question about how a sample works you will more easily find and open the solution files containing all of the samples' source code in the IDE. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/intro-to-samples.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/adding-controls-to-toolbox.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In this video, you will learn how to add NetAdvantage for .NET controls to your Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Toolbox.  You will use a shortcut to our Toolbox utility that automates putting the controls into the Toolbox for you, and discover how it works.  You will then go into the IDE to see how you can modify the controls in the Toolbox on your own.  Finally, you will learn a tip or two about distinguishing different versions of the control assemblies. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/adding-controls-to-toolbox.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/about-winforms-assembly-refs.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In this video, you will learn about the assemblies referenced by NetAdvantage for Windows Forms controls.  You will see how assembly references add themselves automatically to your Windows application project when you drag a control onto the Form at design-time, and how expanding the References node for your project in the Solution Explorer lists which NetAdvantage assemblies you will need to include when deploying your application. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/about-winforms-assembly-refs.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/about-aspnet-assembly-refs.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In this video, you will learn about the assemblies referenced by NetAdvantage for ASP.NET controls.  You will see how assembly references add themselves automatically into your "web.config" file when you drag a control onto an ASP.NET 2.0 Web form at design-time, and how this was different from ASP.NET 1.x.  You will also see where in the configuration file these references appear so you can readily identify these dependencies when deploying your Web site. ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/videos/get-started/about-aspnet-assembly-refs.aspx http://www.infragistics.com/articles/how-to-make-users-happy.aspx Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Have you ever believed your application's UI was a work of beauty only to be taken aback upon discovering your users were unimpressed, unable to see or feel your efforts?  You poured your heart and mind into creating an application that met your users' requirements, but frequently little time remains for ensuring that  great user experience.  Learn how you can overcome this challenge to make yourself and your users much happier! ]]> http://www.infragistics.com/articles/how-to-make-users-happy.aspx