Convert hexadecimal colors and color names to SolidColorBrush
For my new apps, I was given stringed colors. These were either Hexadecimal or ColorName. So I had to create a little helper to convert the strings to…
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How to locate a WinRT application? A .resw file must be added for each language of the application. As follows (one file per language): Complete list of culture…
Read articleMisconceptions about Windows Runtime components
What is a Windows Runtime component? When creating a new assembly in a visual studio we have two choices: Or a classical class library Either a Windows Runtime…
Read articleIncremental loading: implementing ISupportIncrementalLoading
SupportIncrementalLoading The WinRT framework provides an interface to implement incremental loading. This interface is very simple. It only has members. Link to…
Read articleAdd emoji to a RichTextBlock
When I created the MyTwich app I asked myself: How to convert a string into a text and/or image stream while maintaining Binding mechanics? To do that, you need to…
Read articleTip: ObservableCollection HasItems
Often, when I'm showing lists, if they're empty, I'm showing alternative text. I used to always have to make a converter to display this text. And then I came up…
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Tip: force the orientation of a WinRT page
Here's a little tip for multi oriented apps. When developing a WinRT application, when creating it you can choose whether to manage several types of orientations…
Read articleA helper to delay the execution of an action
In order to make our applications fluid and responsive, it is necessary to control the number of accesses to time consuming operations (call to the database, to…
Read articleBulk data import into SQL Server
In one of my new assignments, I had to import a large volume of data into a SQLServer database. Each imported data must either be updated if it already exists or…
Read articleLesser-known ScrollViewer properties: TopLeftHeader, TopHeader and LeftHeader
While browsing the MSDN I came across an example showing how to fix the header areas of the ScrollViewer. To do this we have three properties:…
Read articleWinRT: add self-signed certificates to the trusted root authority
If you want to use a certificate that is not recognised by a certification authority, it may be useful to incorporate your own certificates into the applications…
Read articleWinRT: darken or lighten a color
In an app it can be interesting to have several shades of the same color. To do this, I've created a small helper for lightening or darkening a color. The…
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