Visual Studio Xamarin XAML Uncategorized
Jul 20, 2017

Checking for design mode in Xamarin.Forms

Discover how to check if your Xamarin.Forms app is in preview (design) mode to prevent code that can't run in design mode from crashing the Xamarin XAML Previewer. Learn two different ways to achieve this, one that is more annoying but effective, and another that is more pleasant and efficient. Check out the article to find out how!

WinUI XAML
Jul 7, 2017

The curious case of jumping app bar button labels

Discover how to address two surprising problems with the CommandBar control in UWP apps in this article. Learn how to display commands on the left side of the control and how to fix labels that jump around or disappear. Check out the source code on GitHub for an example implementation. Improve the customization of your CommandBar and avoid unexpected results.

WinUI XAML WPF
Jun 26, 2017

Úprava viditelnosti pojmenovaných XAML elementů

Atribut x:Name v XAMLu vytváří pro elementy členské položky třídy, které lze použít pro přístup k ovládacím prvkům z kódu. Ale v UWP jsou tyto položky třídy definovány jako private. Ale je možné toto chování změnit? Přečtěte si článek a zjistěte!

WinUI XAML WPF
Jun 26, 2017

Modifying XAML named field visibility

Discover the hidden power of the x:FieldModifier directive in XAML! Learn how to change the accessibility level of named fields and access controls from outside the code-behind. But beware, exposing fields can have its consequences. Find out more in this intriguing article!

WinUI XAML
Apr 10, 2017

When a single transparent color is simply not enough

Discover the surprising truth about the "Transparent" color in Universal Windows Platform apps. Find out why it can cause unexpected results in animations and how to avoid these pitfalls. Get the full story here!

WinUI XAML
Mar 19, 2017

Device family state trigger pro UWP

Zjistěte, jak vytvořit aplikaci, která vypadá skvěle na různých zařízeních pomocí AdaptiveTriggerů. A pokud chcete cílit na konkrétní rodinu zařízení, vytvořte si vlastní state trigger. Tento článek vám ukáže, jak na to.

WinUI XAML
Mar 19, 2017

Device family state trigger in UWP

Discover how to create device family-based state triggers in Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. Find out how to recognize the current device family, build custom state triggers, and use them to show and hide controls, change item templates, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your UWP apps!

WinUI XAML
Feb 28, 2017

Tip: Roztažení položek seznamu v UWP na šířku

Zjistěte, jak roztáhnout položky seznamů v aplikacích pro Windows na celou šířku ovládacího prvku a objevte stylování prvků pomocí ItemContainerStyle. Čtěte dál pro více informací! #Windows #UWP

WinUI XAML
Feb 27, 2017

Tip: Stretching list items in UWP

Learn how to stretch list items in UWP's ListView and ListBox controls to fully utilize the available width. Discover how to use the ItemContainerStyle to align the container and contents of each item. Customize your list controls with these simple styles. Check out the full article for code samples and more details!

Visual Studio WinUI XAML
Feb 18, 2017

Jak vynutit otevření CommandBaru směrem dolů

Ovládací prvek CommandBar je důležitou komponentou pro design UWP aplikací. Chybí mu však možnost určit směr, kterým se command bar bude otevírat. V článku najdete problém a také řešení, jak tento prvek upravit pro lepší vzhled. Pro kompletní upravený styl si ho můžete stáhnout z mého GitHubu.

Visual Studio WinUI XAML
Feb 18, 2017

Forcing the CommandBar to open down

Discover how to solve the issue of the CommandBar opening in the wrong direction in your UWP app design. This informative blog post provides a solution, including a full modified style that you can use in your own app. Check it out!

Visual Studio WinUI XAML
Feb 18, 2017

How to add new preview devices to the XAML Designer

Discover how to expand the device selection in Visual Studio's XAML Designer for Universal Windows Platform. Learn where the device definitions are stored and how to create custom devices to optimize your app layout for specific screens. Download a sample 4'' phone definition to get started.