[RESOLVED] WPF and control suites

[dee-u]

I have Control Suites like Janus, and that I believe is for WinForms. Now, can I still use them for WPF or should I wait for versions that will work with it?

[DeanMc]

They will not work out of the box but you can "host" windows controls in WPF.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms742875.aspx

[chris128]

Also, looking at it the other way around you can also host WPF controls/features within existing winforms projects. Obviously you cannot do things like animate existing winforms controls etc but just thought I'd mention it in case thats a better option for you.

[DeanMc]

That is true and a good way to dip your feet in WPF! To be honest I doubt it will be long before Janus gets a WPF option.

[dee-u]

Nice. Thanks guys!

[DeanMc]

Your welcome, please mark resolved if finished :thumb:

[dee-u]

Oooppss, was busy looking at other's post, done now. Keep it up guys, I will throw something in this section from time to time. =)

[chris128]

glad to hear it :)

[DeanMc]

Cool, also you may find that as people learn styles more it may be a better alternative to paid for controls!

[chris128]

I was thinking that exact same thing the other day when I was making my own control in WPF. I think if WPF takes off then people making a lot of money from developing custom controls are going to have to start getting more creative and generally improve the products they provide

[DeanMc]

Indeed!