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How to use WPF Background Worker

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Use WPF Background Worker Like a Boss 😎 Have you ever encountered the annoying issue where your WPF application becomes unresponsive while performing lengthy initialization tasks? 🐒 The good news is that there's a neat solution called the **Bac

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Binding to static property

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ”Œβš‘οΈπŸ’‘ Blog Post: Binding to Static Property Made Easy! πŸ’‘βš‘οΈπŸ”Œ πŸ‘‹ Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Have you ever encountered difficulties when trying to bind a simple static property to a TextBox? πŸ€” Don't you worry, because I'm here to provide you with easy

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WPF text Wrap vs WrapWithOverflow

Published on September 2, 2023

# WPF Text Wrap vs WrapWithOverflow: Untangling the Mysteries πŸ“š Have you ever found yourself scratching your head when trying to decide between `TextWrapping="Wrap"` and `TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow"` in WPF? πŸ€” Fear not! We're here to unravel the mys

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How to make overlay control above all other controls?

Published on September 2, 2023

## 🌟Making Overlay Control Above All Other Controls: A Handy Guide!🌟 Hey there, tech enthusiasts! πŸ‘‹ Are you struggling to make a control appear above all other controls and give your webpage that snazzy overlay effect? Don't fret, because we've got you

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"Items collection must be empty before using ItemsSource."

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ **Title: "Solving the 'Items collection must be empty before using ItemsSource' Issue in WPF ListView"** ✍️ **Introduction:** Are you trying to display images in a WPF ListView with a WrapPanel style and encountering the dreaded "Items collection must

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Any free WPF themes?

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸŽ‰πŸ–₯️ π—ͺ𝗣𝗙 π—§π—΅π—²π—Ίπ—²π˜€: 𝕋𝖔 π–™π–π–Š π—Ώπ–Šπ–˜π–ˆπ–šπ–Š! Hey there tech enthusiasts! 😎 So you're not a designer, but you still want your WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) application to look πŸ‘Œ amazing? Look no further! In this article, we'll explore so

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What is the difference between a User Control Library and a Custom Control Library?

Published on September 2, 2023

# **πŸ“šπŸ” Understanding the Difference Between a User Control Library and a Custom Control Library in WPF** πŸ’‘ Are you new to WPF and looking to create a reusable control? Confused about the difference between a "WPF User Control Library" and a "WPF Custom

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How can I open Windows Explorer to a certain directory from within a WPF app?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Open Windows Explorer to a Certain Directory in Your WPF App πŸ’»πŸ’ΌπŸ“‚ So, you're building a cool WPF app and you want to give your users the ability to explore a specific directory in Windows Explorer with just a click of a button. πŸ€” Well, you've

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WPF chart controls

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ“Š A Beginner's Guide to WPF Chart Controls: Navigating the World of Data Visualization πŸ“Š Are you ready to dive into the world of data visualization with WPF chart controls? 🌍 If you're new to WPF or simply looking to add some visual flair to your app

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WPF User Control Parent

Published on September 2, 2023

# Getting a Handle on the Parent Window in WPF User Control πŸ‘€ Have you ever faced the challenge of accessing the containing window from a user control in WPF? πŸ˜• It can be quite frustrating when you try to use `this.Parent` and it always returns null. B