You??™ll learn to create shapes, alter elements with transforms, and paint exotic effects with
gradients, tiles, and images.
Chapter 14: Geometries,Drawings, and Visuals delves deeper into 2-D drawing. You??™ll
learn to create complex paths that incorporate arcs and curves, how to use complex
graphics efficiently, and how to use the lower-level visual layer for optimized drawing.
Chapter 15: Control Templates shows you how you can give any WPF control a dramatic
new look (and new behavior) by plugging in a customized template. You??™ll also see how
templates allow you to build a skinnable application.
Chapter 16:Data Binding introduces WPF data binding. You??™ll see how to bind any type
of object to your user interface, whether it??™s an instance of a custom data class or the fullfledged
ADO.NET DataSet. You??™ll also learn how to convert, format, and validate data.
Chapter 17:Data Templates,Data Views, and Data Providers shows some of the tricks for
designing professional data-driven interfaces. Along the way, you??™ll build rich data lists
that incorporate pictures, controls, and selection effects.
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Chapter 18: Lists,Trees,Toolbars, and Menus considers WPF??™s family of list controls.
You??™ll see data-oriented controls such as grids and trees, and command-oriented controls
such as toolbars and menus.
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