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Last post Jul 20, 2009 09:38 PM by rp-fp

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  • farpoint

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    Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 18, 2009 06:59 PM | LINK

    FarPoint is asking for your feedback. We've just announced the Preview of our first Silverlight product - Input Pro for Silverlight, a suite of Input Controls for Silverlight.  Based the Quality Bands introduced with the Silverlight Toolkit, Input Pro for Silverlight is well within the Preview Band for features and quality, and we are now at the point in the production cycle where we can no longer "develop in a bubble" so please let us know what you think.  We need your feedback to direct us, and to let us know how these components stack up from functionality and usability perspectives. 

    These controls will also be the foundation for the celltypes in our upcoming Silverlight spreadsheet component - Spread for Silverlight - that is currently in the design/dev process.

    You can interact with the online demo and download it here:
    http://lab.fpoint.com/inputsilverlight/

    Or view the web product page description here:
    http://www.fpoint.com/netproducts/inputsilverlight/

    Again, we're very interested in your feedback - both positive and constructive - in how we can best deliver the feature set you need. Thanks in advance.

    Donald and the FarPoint Input Pro for Silverlight Team
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  • MarkMonster

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 19, 2009 09:03 AM | LINK

     I did get a quick look at the different controls (only used the demo). They look very nice. Is this error-reminder thingy something that can be used for lots of different things? Looks promising

     

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  • rp-fp

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 19, 2009 07:56 PM | LINK

    Hey Mark,

    The Error Reminder control is intended to work with the InputPro for Silverlight controls to provide specific error information during data validation.  The validation criteria can be specified by the application developer by handling the Validating events which are exposed by each control in the suite. 

    Properties of the Error Reminder can be set to provide a wide range of customizability:

    • BlinkStyle - to specify if the Error Reminder control should blink always, never, or only when a new error condition occurs.
    • BlinkRate - how frequently to blink the Error Reminder control.
    • ErrorDescription - the text to display when the mouse hovers over the Error Provider control.
    • ReminderAlignment - where to display the Error Reminder control in relation to the associated InputPro data-entry control.
    • ReminderPadding - how far to offset the Error Reminder control from the associated InputPro data-entry control.

    We are always interested in suggestions on how we can improve or enhance the functionality of our products, so if you have ideas on how to improve the  this control please let us know.

    Thanks,

    Robby

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  • FuryDiamond

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    Re: Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 19, 2009 08:41 PM | LINK

    I browse through the set and loved the Mask items, especially the Mask expression builder. That is definitely a useful tool to have for validation.

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  • jm-fp

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 20, 2009 02:52 AM | LINK

    Hey Mark,

    The error reminder control can be used for any Silverlight controls. Simply set the TargetControl and IsOpen properties:

      

      <TextBox x:Name="textBox1" Width="150" Height="22" TextChanged="textBox1_TextChanged" />
     
      public partial class Page : UserControl
      {
        private FpErrorReminder reminder;

        public Page()
        {
          InitializeComponent();

          this.reminder = new FpErrorReminder();
          this.reminder.TargetControl = this.textBox1;
          // the description will appear in the mouse-hover tool-tip
          this.reminder.ErrorDescription = "Upper case letter is not allowed";
        }

        private void textBox1_TextChanged(object sender, TextChangedEventArgs e)
        {
          // the reminder shows up when the text contains upper-case letter
          this.reminder.IsOpen = Regex.IsMatch(textBox1.Text, "[A-Z]");
        }
      }

      

    It is easier for FpErrorReminder to work with other Input Pro controls. You can show the reminder when the control value is out of the range defined by Max/MinValue:

      

    <InputPro:FpDouble Width="180" Height="22" MinValue="0" MaxValue="100" ValueUpdateMode="Immediate">
        <InputPro:ErrorReminderService.ErrorReminder>
            <InputPro:FpErrorReminder ErrorDescription="Value out of range" />
        </InputPro:ErrorReminderService.ErrorReminder>
    </InputPro:FpDouble>

     

    Or you can show a piece of text as the reminder:

     

    <InputPro:FpDouble Width="180" Height="22" MinValue="0" MaxValue="100" ValueUpdateMode="Immediate"
        InputPro:ErrorReminderService.ErrorReminder="Value out of range" />
     

    The ErrorReminderService class reads the IsValid property of Input Pro controls and shows an error reminder when it is false.

    Thanks,

    Jimmy

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  • Jonathan Shen – MSFT

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 24, 2009 06:46 AM | LINK

    Hi Farpoint,

    I have taken a glance of your Input Toolkit.  It is amazing. Anyway, I have some suggestions here.

    1. The Slide below the TextBox is a little uncontrollable. It is a little difficult to get the target date.
    2. Did you have any plan to add RichTextEditor?
    3. Allow user to change its style easily

    Best regards,

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  • rp-fp

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 26, 2009 04:15 PM | LINK

    Hey Jonathon,

    I am glad you like the Preview of InputPro for Silverlight!  We have been very encouraged by the response we have received.

    To answer your questions:

    • 1) Uncontrollable slider - We are in the process of creating a new strategy for the slider that uses the slider's thumb-distance from the midpoint of the slider to determine the increment or decrement value.  I will reply to this forum posting when the new strategy is implemented and ready for review.
    • 2 & 3) RichTextEditor - We have been evaluating the possibility of adding a RichTextEditor in V1 that includes a sophisticated and easy-to-use editor.  Some of the things we are considering are: is Microsoft planning on including a RichTextEditor in Silverlight 3? WPF already includes a RichTextEditor (and we plan to convert this package of input controls to WPF).  We want to release InputPro for Silverlight V1 and move ahead with the WPF version and V2 of the product (which will include a RichTextEditor).

    Thanks,

    Robby

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  • Jonathan Shen – MSFT

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Feb 27, 2009 03:13 AM | LINK

    Hi Robby,

    Glad to see your response. [:D]

    rp-fp

    is Microsoft planning on including a RichTextEditor in Silverlight 3?
     

    I didn't find this control in Silverlight 3.(Note:  it is a version before Silverlight 3 Beta).  However, I cannot assure you anything.  New controls will be added.  Thanks for your understanding.

    Best regards,

    Jonathan

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  • rp-fp

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Apr 23, 2009 10:32 PM | LINK

    We have just posted a new Preview Build of InputPro for Silverlight.  We are rapidly approaching our release date and wanted to provide this build for a last chance for review and comments.

    In addition, thanks to everyone who has provided us with feedback to aid us in creating a control set that addresses your needs!

    While reviewing the Product Preview, be sure to check out our FpElastic control which is our "spin" on the traditional Slider control.

    Thanks,

    Robby

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  • rp-fp

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    Re: Looking for your feedback on Input controls

    Jul 20, 2009 09:38 PM | LINK

    FarPoint Input Pro for Silverlight 

    A set of highly dependable and flexible Silverlight input controls to free developers from the tedious task of validating data and allow them to focus on core business logic.

    Check out our online demo and see for yourself that there is a place in the Silverlight market for 3rd party input controls.

     

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