Windows Presentation Foundation Real-World Applications

Developers are creating cool applications with the Windows Presentation Foundation for Windows Vista. The following are some of these real-world apps. For more see the WPF Showcase on windowsclient.net.

Convergence Training Viewer
Convergence Training Viewer is, a free, downloadable training access portal specifically designed to view SCORM compliant, interactive training media. The Training Viewer provides virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time access to a rapidly growing catalog of computer-based training modules. The application is built using WPF and .NET Framework 3.5 SP 1. The Online Catalog and Training Modules utilize ASP.NET and Microsoft’s new embedded web browser control included in .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. It also uses IIS Server and Microsoft BITS technology to download training content locally to the PC.

Weather News
As a weather information provider, Weather News wanted to provide customers with rich 3D functionality and flexible animation of global view of weather with real-time weather mapping and zoom in and out. Be sure to click the different views on the bottom, like clouds, day-night, and world climate. For more information, see Somasegar's blog.

Impress Japan (DOS/V POWER REPORT)
As a PC magazine publisher, Impress Japan (DOS/V POWER REPORT) leveraged the 3D functionality of WPF to provide customers with an organized view of PC parts selection for DIY PC's.

Shiseido
As a cosmetics manufacturer, Shiseido used WPF to provide customers with an organized view of cosmetic how-to's for women and men. Check out the integration of rich media, like the video of how to apply the make-up.

Microsoft Japan (special site of TV program)
This one provides customers with a new generation of interactive experience, powered by Voix.

Windows Vista/WPF Real-World: Microsoft Japan (Windows Vista Web Showcase)
As a manufacturer of Windows Vista, Microsoft Japan itself leveraged the UI and media/3D functionality of WPF to provide customers with a beautifully crafted interactive experience. This one is powered by Bascule. I really liked the energy of this app. And the scenario looks interesting too. Crank up the audio for this one, hear the chef's noodles sizzle in the pan, and if you are listening carefully, hear the restaurant customer burp while eating the noodles…the attention to detail makes it so real!

For more information, see Somasegar's blog.