The retooled Avalon bits are available on XP! Desktop developers, meet your future programming environment!
Avalon November 2004 Community Technical Preview
Introduction to "Avalon"
- The "Avalon" Engine.
- The "Avalon" Framework.
- XAML
"Avalon" November Community Technical Preview
Installing "Avalon"
CTP Release Themes
- Support for today's operating systems.
- Layout and control features.
- 3D drawing enhancements.
- Continued refinement.
WinFX SDK
Exploring the New Features
New Elements
- ViewBox.
- TabControl.
- ToggleButton.
Storyboards
Text and Font
Text Animation
3D Enhancements
Data Binding
"Avalon" and Windows Forms Interoperability
What's Missing From This Release?
Conclusion