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23-Jan-09 8:23

You can put your application wide resources into a ResourceDictionary. You then link to the resource dictionary in like this (assuming you're placing it in App.xaml:

<Application.Resources>
  <ResourceDictionary>
    <ResourceDictionary Source="MyResourceDictionary.xaml" />
  </ResourceDictionary>
</Application.Resources>

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Re: WPF templates, styles, triggers, et al...

Mark Salsbery25-Jan-09 8:15

Mark Salsbery

25-Jan-09 8:15

More info...

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Convert 2D image into 3D image using WPF

ravi.vellanky22-Jan-09 21:00

ravi.vellanky

22-Jan-09 21:00

hi friends,

I've an user control in WPF. It looks like an image in 2-Dimensional (ex. a washer). i want to know how to change that control like a 3-Dimensional image control and that should be rotatable if we scroll with scroll bars.

can any one help me out in this?

Thanks & Regards,
-Ravi

Re: Convert 2D image into 3D image using WPF

Pete O'Hanlon22-Jan-09 22:18

22-Jan-09 22:18

As I explained when I answered to you the last time you asked this question[^], you can't convert a 2D image into a 3D image in WPF automatically. You need to convert the model into a 3D mesh using a 3D tool. You can get Blender[^] for free, and this outputs to XAML.

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Re: Convert 2D image into 3D image using WPF

ravi.vellanky22-Jan-09 22:59

ravi.vellanky

22-Jan-09 22:59

but to work on blender we need a guide.it's somewhat difficult to work with out guide

Re: Convert 2D image into 3D image using WPF

Pete O'Hanlon23-Jan-09 1:13

23-Jan-09 1:13

ravi.vellanky wrote:
but to work on blender we need a guide.it's somewhat difficult to work with out guide

And there are tutorials on the site. Bottom line - if you're not working on an image that can be height mapped, you need to :

a. get a copy of the software and invest the time in learning it
b. hire somebody to do it for you
or
c. buy a prebuilt model

There are plenty of blender tutorials scattered all over the web, so there should be something to help you there.

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How allocate/distribute a WPF application.....

VisualLive21-Jan-09 23:49

21-Jan-09 23:49

HI all,
kindly i ask you the right way how allocate/distribute a Wpf application on more computer and connect to the server...i try to make me understand ,i will develop a software(app.exe) in Wpf with Linq toSql and Sql Server ,after develop it i will install the software on about 10 computers that of consequence would connect to the server to Add,Edit,Delete data and etc.etc. sincerely i don't know how work out/handle this step... i have not idea Frown | :(

,
i tried to search some information but maybe i wrong the subject of the research so i'm here to ask some useful advice to help my research ...if you need more details as me i will answer as soon as possible.

Thanks Smile | :)

Have a fun.

Bye

Pete O'Hanlon22-Jan-09 0:59

22-Jan-09 0:59

One way to do this would be to set this up to use ClickOnce[^] as the install mechanism.

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VisualLive22-Jan-09 3:57

22-Jan-09 3:57

HI Pete,
how are you? Smile | :)

I tried ClickOnce for create a file.exe of the software and to install it in another computer,meantime i get on my computer the server with Database(both computer are connect in Lan) i could install the application correctly but when i use the it to see or save a record it got stuck with an error that couldn't connect to the server.
Now i get a doubt where i must set up the option to allow the client app to connect to the server ???
or the error is caused from another source???
I read the topic on MSDN about ClickOnce but i did not see about how set up the server and so on...

However thanks a lot for your support Smile | :)

Have a fun

Bye

Pete O'Hanlon22-Jan-09 4:34

22-Jan-09 4:34

I'm fine thanks. How are you?

ascotravel wrote:
I tried ClickOnce for create a file.exe of the software and to install it in another computer,meantime i get on my computer the server with Database(both computer are connect in Lan) i could install the application correctly but when i use the it to see or save a record it got stuck with an error that couldn't connect to the server.

Could you post the exact error message that you get?

Pete

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VisualLive22-Jan-09 4:55

Re: How allocate/distribute a WPF application..... [modified]

22-Jan-09 4:55

Hi Pete,
me too fine Wink | ;)

,
I'm not in office now ,because i installed that application in the computer in the office ,within few hours i will come back to the office (to work too) and i will post the error.
I forget to tell you the same software that i create with ClickOnce after i installed it on my laptop and it is right i can add,delete,edit new records and navigate without error Smile | :)

that's because i have installed on my laptop also the server of database???.
Have a fun.

BYE

VisualLive22-Jan-09 14:27

22-Jan-09 14:27

HI Pete,
here is morning and i begin to work ,
i post the error that you asked me :
"A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to Sql Server..."

In the software there is a file app.config with the string to connect to the SqlServer :

< ?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"? >
< configuration >
< configSections >
 < /configSections- >
  < connectionStrings >
    < add name="Card3D.Properties.Settings._3DCardConnectionString"
   connectionString="Data Source=CHICHI\ERUSYAKO;Initial Catalog=3DCard;Integrated Security=True"
      providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
  < /connectionStrings >
< /configuration >

SqlServer stay on my laptop and both computer are connect in Lan(Intranet)...
maybe i wrong in this step that follow during the creation of the file.exe with ClikcOnce :
How will users install the application?
There are 3 option
1 - From a Website.
2 - From a UNC path or file share
3 - From a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM .

I choose the number 3 ....that 's right or not?

I hope my details can help you to understand where i wrong Smile | :)

However i wish you happy health.

Bye

modified on Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:35 PM

Pete O'Hanlon22-Jan-09 22:25

22-Jan-09 22:25

Try the steps in this[^] post. Let me know if this doesn't resolve your issue.

ascotravel wrote:
How will users install the application?
There are 3 option
1 - From a Website.

When we supply applications for general use, this is what we do.

ascotravel wrote:
2 - From a UNC path or file share

That's the one we tend to go with for client site installs. That way, your users can get access to the application with the minimum of hassle.

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VisualLive22-Jan-09 23:04

22-Jan-09 23:04

Good Morning Pete,

I will follow your way ,now i read carefully the link above
and i will let you know the result.. Smile | :)

Thanks

Bye

VisualLive23-Jan-09 0:17

23-Jan-09 0:17

I'm back right,
i followed carefully that link and i set up my SQLServer with the same parameters of the link...

I have Vista on my laptop instead on the client computer there is Windows XP servive pack 2 (maybe that can help you Smile | :)

)..

I Create one more file.exe with CLickOnce but i go the same error.

What i must do now? Blush | :O

Thanks!!!

Bye

Pete O'Hanlon23-Jan-09 1:17

23-Jan-09 1:17

So - let me see if I've got this straight. You have Sql Server installed, and you are using trusted connections. You've set SQL Server up to accept incoming connections and you've rolled it out. I have to wonder if the problem has to do with the database server not being able to identify users as trusted users. Are you running the database on the same domain as the users?

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VisualLive23-Jan-09 5:03

23-Jan-09 5:03

Hi Pete,
i don't wish make you wonder Smile | :)

Pete say :
Are you running the database on the same domain as the users?
DO you mean if i changed the database on a different computer where i develop the project so doing the connection string is wrong?
I have the database on my laptop in the file app.config of the project i insert the string connection of the database SqlServer and when i create the file.exe with CLickOnce i choose the option n. 3 From a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM .
I will give you more details to make you understand better i have Vista and i turn off the option User Account Control UAC....the firewall is okay as using trusted connection Smile | :)

Ask me maybe i forget to tell you some detail..

Thanks!!!

Smile | :)

VisualLive23-Jan-09 17:31

23-Jan-09 17:31

Hi Pete,
i'm testing but with not good result .
Now i receive this error:
Login Failed for user " . The user is not associated with a trusted SQL SERVER Connection

I check out of rules to make SQL SErver connect with the client,with firewall and so on but nothing ..

I will continue to work out this feature if you have some idea let me know,
however i wish you a good weekend with your family.

Bye

Pete O'Hanlon25-Jan-09 9:05

25-Jan-09 9:05

Try the actions in this[^] article.

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VisualLive2-Feb-09 21:51

2-Feb-09 21:51

Hi Pete,
sorry for the later
i got a trouble on my laptop and i should reinstall Window Vista yet.
How i finish to install the Sql Server i will try yet your advice meantime i post a topic on SQLSERVER forum a question about which version of SqlServer is better to install on Vista to work with Visual Studio 2008 SP1.

I will send you my news as soon as possible. Wink | ;)

Have a good job.

Bye

VisualLive5-Feb-09 15:30