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Minimize App when all you have is AppUserModelId

I get all the apps from AppsFolder: `ShellObject appsFolder = (ShellObject)KnownFolderHelper.FromKnownFolderId(AppEntry.AppsKnownFolderId);` ```which I enumerate and display each app in a list (name and icon from the shell object). The user selects an…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-07-05T21:35:14.5066667+00:00
ScottSharp 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-06T09:54:23.59+00:00
Castorix31 82,841 Reputation points
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How to scroll in the tabs area in TabView in WinUI3 by using code

There are many tabs in a TabView Control in WinUI3 App. I made a function: pin a selected tab to top. After set it to the top (meaning the first tab ), I make it be selected. Everything is ok, but the first selected tab may be hidden if I had previously…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
786 questions
asked 2024-07-05T08:19:01.0566667+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T09:44:38.1233333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to set a fixed width for the header of TabViewItem in TabView

There is a TabWidthMode property for TabView to specify the width of the tabs. But I want to set a fix width for each tabs. So how to do it? I have a Style setting for the TabViewItem, but I don't know how to add the Width property into…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
786 questions
asked 2024-07-04T02:44:23.1733333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-05T06:08:47.4233333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Launching Windows Applications using Voice Assistants

Is there an alternative to Cortana on Windows that I can use to launch my applications using a voice command like "Open Abc App"? I have come across an application named "Voice Access," but I can't find any documentation on how to use…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,614 questions
asked 2024-04-24T06:38:51.75+00:00
Rohan Pande 375 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-04T14:43:43.1966667+00:00
Caozhi Li 0 Reputation points Student Ambassador
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x:Bind vs TemplateBinding inside ControlTemplate

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/xaml-platform/templatebinding-markup-extension#xbind-in-controltemplate What is the difference between using TemplateBinding and x:Bind inside the ControlTemplate? On the document, it is mentioned that…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2024-07-03T09:44:50.88+00:00
guess_me_if_u_can 126 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-04T01:34:02.78+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to style Tabview with Tabviewitems and how to remove default Tooltip for TabViewitem? WinUI3

Hi I am creating Winui3Application with Tabview control having 3 tabviewitems like header1,Header2,Header and i want to change the selected tabviewItemhedader background color i did not find any particular style for Tabview control Any…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2022-08-16T14:57:11.983+00:00
Sachi 221 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-03T12:36:24.4333333+00:00
Castorix31 82,841 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In WinUI3, How to make the TabItems load the corresponding page after clicking and selecting them

In WinUI3, TabView has some TabItems. how to make the TabItems load the corresponding page after clicking and selecting them. My codes as following, but they don't work( Just check the second tab). <?xml version="1.0"…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-06-27T08:36:37.03+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-28T09:13:16.31+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
0 answers

How to customize TabView in WinUI3

How to customize TabView in WinUI3 as follows: Set the header of the selected tab to bold font and red background, and the header of the unselected tab to yellow background. Leave some space between each tab header. Add a red dividing line between…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-06-28T02:26:12.2266667+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-28T03:59:49.8766667+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,431 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In UWP or WinUI3, how to use AutoSuggestBox as the search box and highlight the matching keywords in red in the search result list

AutoSuggestBox is a good control in WinUI3. I use it as a search box and display search results. But how to achieve more advanced functions, such as highlighting keywords in the results ( ex, one of the result is 'powered by Microsoft', and only…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-06-25T01:56:14.0933333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-27T01:15:19.66+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
0 answers

How to correctly initialize MediaCaptureInitializationSettings for an IP Camera?

Hello, I'm currently attempting to use Windows::Media::Capture APIs in C++/CX to record MP4 streams from an IP Camera. Here is a code snippet I have written: MediaCaptureInitializationSettings^ settings = ref new…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2024-06-24T14:57:19.4033333+00:00
Kallenberger Christa (ETAS/EAS-AS) 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-26T09:23:23.52+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,431 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Setup app for website without using msix installer (e.g. using .exe installer)

Our application supports apps for websites using app URI handlers. However some older computers or domain computers with certain policies cannot install apps packaged in msix installer. Is there a way to register your app to handle links…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2024-06-19T08:18:31.33+00:00
alberto 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-26T06:08:56.1466667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 16,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Not able to create new object of DesktopWindowXamlSource after closing one

Hi, I'm working on Win32 application with Xaml Island. I'm facing the issue with DesktopWindowXamlSource. If I create two objects of DesktopWindowXamlSource, it's working as expected. However, If I create one object and close it using Close() method.…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-06-18T05:49:24.7766667+00:00
Shyam Butani 160 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-19T10:05:39.8833333+00:00
Shyam Butani 160 Reputation points
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When will we use xaml designer view in WinUI 3.0?

Hello, I just updated my VS 2022 to 17.0.2 and created a WinUI 3.0 based project to test XAML designer view in it. I tried open XAML designer view in the project but failed because there's no XAML designer view in it. When will we use…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2021-12-04T11:26:52.323+00:00
c00012 716 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-13T11:48:38.05+00:00
Андрей Брюхненко 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to set up WinUI3 applications to run as administrators

I'm begging to write WinUI3 application. Administrator privileges are required for certain functions. In the Win-form program, simply configure the following in the app. manifest <requestedExecutionLevel level="requestAdministrator"…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-06-07T08:35:00.8433333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-13T09:34:52.6833333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What is the best way for customizing TitleBar in WinUI 3?

What is the best way for customizing TitleBar in WinUI 3? I used to customize in this way: 1.using window.Extend... and window.SetTitlebar(element); 2.using window.AppWindow.Extend... now there is a new way for customizing titlebar…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
786 questions
asked 2023-11-10T14:50:42.9966667+00:00
Mahdi Hosseini 135 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-06T14:28:38.25+00:00
Jay Paans 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I change the border color of a NavigationView in WinUI 3?

Which property is it in the generic.xaml? I can't even find the TargetType. Lines within the red rectangles.

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
786 questions
asked 2024-05-22T15:53:25.08+00:00
youki 1,016 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-06T05:47:34.11+00:00
youki 1,016 Reputation points
0 answers

Why upon closing an invisible window gives an Error in WinUI3 project?

Hi, I am creating a multi-window application in C++ using WinUI3. To make the application even running if no windows are visible, I am creating an invisible window. During exiting the application, we need to close all the Windows to come out of the…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2024-06-05T08:54:34.1433333+00:00
Rohan Pande 375 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-06T02:04:10.2866667+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,431 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I set a control/element to full screen in WinUI3

I'm using MediaPlayerElement to play video, but there is no full screen button in the MediaTransportControls(but it does exist in UWP). So I think, maybe I can set the MediaPlayerElement or it's parent element to full screen. I tried the ZIndex and…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-06-04T02:40:04.7733333+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-05T08:21:07.0766667+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
2 answers

Winui3 Button color?

Hi Hi got a question on button color - now this is coming from a WPF point of view. It looks like the default buttons are not grey like the are in WPF. First question is I am assuming it is some guideline that I am not understanding. Plus…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
asked 2022-06-23T20:36:48.897+00:00
Ward Horsfall 101 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-04T05:37:12.5133333+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Request targets an app that is not in allowed receiving apps list by WNS

Hello, I have a problem during sending WNS raw notifications to my app on client's computers. I receive this error sometimes, but not for all my clients: 2024-05-29 19:16:06.244 +02:00 [WRN] X-WNS-Debug-Trace: BY3PEPF000195A1 2024-05-29 19:16:06.245…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-05-30T16:48:23.7+00:00
Michał Łeptuch 6 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-06-03T06:02:25.5966667+00:00
Jack J Jun 24,491 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor