Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 allow for the creation of applications that can be used in many locations and languages, and also allow for the inclusion of accessibility features. This course explores how to configure print functionality, create menus, globalize, localize, and add further functionality and controls to Windows Forms. Specific topics covered include printing, MDI Forms, globalization and localization, and using accessibility and assistance controls in Windows Forms. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development 70-505. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who intend to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic 2008 to develop Windows Forms applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-505 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building Windows-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5; working experience of Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic 2008.

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives
Printing, MDI Forms, and Usability with Visual Basic 2008
- recognize the code used to enable a Windows Forms application to support printing logic
- recognize the code used to enable the selection of printers and documents at runtime using the PrintDialog component
- recognize the code used to set page-orientation settings at runtime using the PageSetupDialog component
- recognize the appropriate permission level to use to secure printing in a given scenario
- recognize the code used to customize print previewing
- configure basic print functionality, given a scenario
- configure print previewing, given a scenario
- create a multiple document interface (MDI) parent form
- recognize the code use to configure aspects of a multiple document interface (MDI) child form
- recognize the code used to configure MDI Forms menus using the MenuStrip and ContextMenuStrip classes
- create a parent MDI form, given a scenario
- create and configure a child MDI form, given a scenario
- configure a menu for a child MDI form using the MenuStrip and ContextMenuStrip classes
- implement globalization and localization
- set accessibility properties
- set properties to enable drag-and-drop functionality
- add status controls to .NET Windows Forms
- add and configure components used to integrate help and navigation into .NET Windows Forms
- recognize the code used to configure system and application settings in .NET Windows Forms
- recognize the code used to create a PropertyGrid control
- implement globalization and localization, given a scenario
- add contextual help and scrollbars to a control, given a scenario
- configure sound settings and a timed procedure, given a scenario