Layout for Silverlight User Interfaces

Silverlight lays out user interface elements in Panels with various capabilities ranging from fixed, pixel-based layout through to flexible, fluid designs. You can make use of the existing layout mechanisms or build your own Panels to supplement what’s available. Let's take a look at what's involved..

In this video, we'll examine the Panels available and the various properties around alignment and sizing that come into play when you’re laying out elements for Silverlight UI.

What's Covered?

Here's a quick look at some of the subjects covered in this screencast:

• Element properties
• Panel types
• Dragging and dropping
• Fixed and fluid layouts

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Useful Links

Mike Taulty Microsoft (UK): http://mtaulty.com: mtaulty@microsoft.com: twitter.com/mtaulty

• An Introduction to Microsoft Silverlight 4
• Visual Studio (Express Edition)
• Silverlight 4 Tooling
• Expression Blend 4