OT: WINHOTEL uses MetroCP instead Dialogs

[Otto]

I plan for WINHOTEL to use MetroCP instead of Dialogs.
Here a preview:
Best regards,
Otto

http://www.atzwanger-software.com//fw/W ... eview.html

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[richard-service]

Nice job.

[Jonathan Hodder]

Hi Otto

Very nice.

Is this the new TMetroPanel in action?

I can see how you have used the new TSwitch.

Are you using tmetro by Javier in the video?

Jonathan

[Antonio Linares]

Dear Otto,

Could you provide a sample PRG ? Thanks!

[nageswaragunupudi]

Are you using tmetro by Javier in the video?

TMetroPanel of FWH.

[norberto]

Otto, you could give some help or sample to make the dialogs like metro UI, style, colors, etc.

very thanks

[TimStone]

Otto,

What do you think of Metro based on your use in WinHotel ? Will it be better for your clients, and easier to use ? I think your opinions will be very helpful.

Thanks.

Tim

[Otto]

Hello Tim,
please give me some more time for an answer.
I will try to finish one application. I am not even sure – till now I only saw the Control Panel from WINDOWS 8 – how a WINDOWS 8 application should look.
So I hope I can share in some weeks me experiences. And maybe we see some WINDOWS 8 applications except the CP till then.
Best regards,
Otto

[Rick Lipkin]

To All

I just happen to have some time on my hands and I took the Forum Metro samples and successfully re-compiled the Metro application.

After looking at the UI, I am trying to figure out how the user interface should work .. much like Otto's conception I would guess.. However, I would like to make an observation ..

The Metro app takes up the entire screen WITHOUT any way to minimize .. since there are no frames. At first glance I like the layout, however, looking at the UI, I get a sense that the app tends to 'hog' the screen and you must use alt-tab to bring other apps to the foreground. Just dubious about starting a new windows application on this foundation.

I realize Metro is designed to be consistent across multiple platforms ( 'touch screens', phones, tablets ) .. I am just hesitant on building a Windows application on this UI and what others think ??

Thanks
Rick Lipkin