Create a Windows Phone project
A Windows Phone project in Microsoft Expression Blend functions just like other Microsoft Expression Blend projects. However, Windows Phone projects also include tools specifically for designing Windows Phone applications.
To create a Windows Phone project
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On the File menu, click New Project.
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In the New Project dialog box, under Project types, click Windows Phone.
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From the list on the right side of the dialog box, select one of the following types of projects:
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Windows Phone application A project for creating a Silverlight for Windows Phone application.
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Windows Phone Databound application A Silverlight for Windows Phone project that uses data and command bindings to support loose coupling between a View and a ViewModel.
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Windows Phone Panorama application A Silverlight for Windows Phone project that uses the Panorama control to create a panorama-style application.
For more information on the Panorama control, see Panorama control for Windows Phone
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Windows Phone Pivot application A Silverlight for Windows Phone project that uses the Pivot control to create a tabbed-style application.
For more information on the Pivot control, see the Pivot control for Windows Phone
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Windows Phone Control Library A project for creating custom controls that can be reused across other Windows Phone applications.
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In the Name box, type a name for the project.
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In the Location box, browse to the folder where you want to store the project.
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In the Language box, select either Visual C# or Visual Basic.
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In the Version box, select either 7.0 or 7.1.
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Click OK.
You can now create your Windows Phone application.
For a list of the files that are generated by Expression Blend and a description for each file, see the section "The files in a Windows Phone project," in Managing solutions, projects, and files.
For more information on working with Windows Phone projects, see Create content for Windows Phone.