Look it up in Petzold remains the last word on Windows development. In this .NET-ready Windows programming guide, the best-selling author shows you how to get the most out of Windows Formsthe next-generation Windows programming class library. Youll discover how to use C# to create dynamic user interfaces and graphical outputs for Windows applications. With dozens of examples of client applications to illustrate common techniques and plenty of no-nonsense advice on best programming practices, youll be C# sharp in no time. Topics covered in this guide include:A tour of C#Windows FormsEssential structuresAn exercise in text outputLines, curves, and area fillsTapping into the keyboardPages and transformsTaming the mouseText and fontsThe timer and time Images and bitmapsButtons, labels, and scrollsBziers and other splinesMenusPaths, regions, and clippingDialog boxesBrushes and pensEdit, list, and spin controlsFont funToolbars and status barsPrintingTree view and List viewMetafilesClip, drag, and dropINCLUDED ON CD-ROM:* Sample source code for all the examples presented in the bookA Note Regarding the CD or DVDThe print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].