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.