Windows 8 XAML 13.2 will support Windows 8.1 Preview

As early as the build 2013 conference in March, we have witnessed the long-awaitedWindows 8.1 Preview(Download ). The preview code "blue" claims to have over 800 updates! This not only brought the "Start" button back to the desktop, but also greatly optimized the functional experience. It is said that Microsoft will launch the official version this month (August. Always advancing with the timesInterface ControlDevelopment CompanyDevexpressRapid response: one month after the preview version was launched, itsDxperience
Windows 8 XAMLControl is announcedV13.2Windows 8.1 preview will be officially supported.

Update highlights

It is reported that, after devexpress rigorous tests and updates, more than 30 controls under Windows 8 XAML have made full use of all the advanced features of Windows 8.1 preview. The following updates are most noteworthy:

• New Application adjustment mechanism
• Pre-compiled binary format makes XAML loading faster
• Load as needed

To enable appstore apps to take advantage of the latest APIs and UX features of Windows 8.1, Windows 8 XAML has made the following improvements:

• Supports new application view statuses;
• Optimizes a large number of controls to adapt to Windows 8.1 user experience (UX );
• Ensure that all devexpress project templates and item templates are fully compatible with new features, such as APP sizes.

Release Date

Devexpress said that as long as Microsoft releases the official version of Windows 8.1, Windows 8 XAML immediately releases the final version for the official version, and will separately release an installation package for the Windows 8 XAML 13.2 control, after version 13.2 is released, all the separate installation packages will be merged into the main installation package.

>Download devexpress Windows 8 XAML 13.2 Preview

Compatibility problems

Currently, devexpress Windows 8 XAML controls v13.2 can only be used in Visual Studio 8.1 in Windows 2013. To develop an app for Windows 8, you can only continue to use Windows 8 XAML v13.1. In compatibility mode of Windows 8 XAML v13.2, version 13.1 can be used, but warnings may be reported, and the loading speed of unoptimized controls is slow.

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