Help - opening samples in Blend...
OK, I'm coming at this from a complete non-technical angle, I'm a designer trying to 'reskin' the 'sleek video player' WPF/e sample and am struggling to get the project running.
I am coming from a 'Flash' background but keen to expand my horizons.
First I encountered the 'canvas error' corrected by inserting -
Canvas xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation" in the xaml window, (it is interesting that htis product is 'sold-in' on the basis that the designer will not have to touch the xaml code, and I am fiddling with it within the first hour).
Now I have a second error:
Cannot find the member handleLoad" on the target type (line 2)
Something to do with:
xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
Loaded='javascript:handleLoad'>
Can anybody help wtih this?
Thanks
Tricky
Hi Tricky,
I am assuming you are using Expression Blend. There is a key item that will cause some frustration for you at the moment. Expression Blend is geared for full blown WPF applications. Because you are working with a "WPF/E" sample, this will cause some limitations. WPF/E is only a codename at the moment. In addition, WPF/E is a subset of WPF which is why some of the functionality appears not to work. Because it is a subset, if you are working on designing a WPF/E project, you will have to edit the xaml code for the time being.
The "handleLoad" method is searching for a JavaScript method to handle when the Canvas is loaded. Do you need to handle something when the Canvas Loads? if not, you can remove the "Loaded='javascript:handleLoad'" and run the application. If you do need it, the HTML file that houses your WPF/E component can either define the handleLoad JavaScript method.
If this answers your question, please select "Mark as Answer", otherwise, please post a followup question.
Thank you,
Chad Campbell
Hi Chad,
Thanks for responding.
I am using Expression Blend, are you suggesting that no WPF/E samples can be edited in blend without touching the code - doesn't this defeat the object?
Regarding the javascript: As mentioned, I am not a 'coder' or even a 'script-kiddy', my specialist field is branding and design. Do you think that there are any wpf/e 'movie players' that can be opened in Blend and edited wihtout touching the xaml - if so please point me in that direction...?
Thanks again,
Tricky
I posted this over in the designer forums, but it might help you with your issue:
This question comes up a lot and I'm glad there is finally a good answer. If you're looking to do design work for WPF/E you can use Blend. Just follow this tutorial here:
http://designerslove.net/?p=34
Go check it out and watch that blog for more design tips.
Note: This won't help with modifying the javascript, but that is developer stuff anyways right? :)
