Silverlight 4: NotificationWindow

In Silverlight 4, a new object was added - NotificationWindows, which allows you to notify the user about various events. Since it functions as a system message, it will work only when the application is started outside the browser.

Below is an example of working with NotificationWindow.



Code

• Tick ​​event, checks if the application is running outside the browser (OOB)
• If running, initializes the NotificationWindow object.
• Sets the Content, it can be TextBox or UserControl
• To display a notification on the screen, calls the Show method, indicating the display time in milliseconds

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NotificationWindow Facts

Can I display multiple notifications at the same time?
- Not.

Can a user interact with NotificationWindow?
- Yes, but only with the mouse.

What is the size of the NotificationWindow?
- 400x100.



Can I customize the look of the notification window?
- Yes, for this use UserControl.