Microsoft Visual Basic 2013 Step by Step

Chapter 9. Exploring Windows 8.1 design features: Command bar, flyout, tiles, and touch

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

• Creating a command bar to manage common tasks

• Using the Flyout control to collect input and display information

• Designing custom tiles for your app

• Planning for touch input

• Security and permissions settings

In this chapter, you’ll continue examining the user interface of Windows Store apps, and you’ll learn more about the features of programs distributed via the Windows Store. In particular, you’ll learn more about the user experience (UX) design guidelines for the Windows 8.1 operating system. You’ll learn how to create an interactive command bar in your project that uses buttons to launch commands and how to use ...