FAQs – WPF Expression Blend

How can I learn about Expression Blend and how to use it?
View the Expression Blend for WPF video in the WPF HMI Videos section.
After updating Open Automation Software with the incremental update the project no longer compiles or the application no longer works.
Make sure to Unblock the dlls before copying to C:\Program Files\Open Automation Software\OAS\Controls\NetFramework\ or C:\Program Files\Open Automation Software\OAS\Controls\NetStandard\.
To Unblock the files copy to a trusted location for your system, Desktop works well, then right click on the file and select Properties to select Unblock. Then copy from your Desktop to the correct directory in C:\Program Files\Open Automation Software\OAS\Controls\.
My OPCWPFDashboard Button flashes when the user hovers the mouse over the button.
This is default for a WPF Button control, but the behavior can be changed with the following steps using Expression Blend.
  1. Select the button, and right click on the button, select Edit Template-Edit a Copy.  Select OK.
  2. With the new template selected reset the RenderMouseOver, and RenderPressed property.
  3. Select Triggers, and delete the IsKeyboardFocused trigger.
  4. Apply the new template to all buttons.  Select the button, right click, and select Edit Template-Apply Resource.