The document discusses several new features in Windows 7 for application developers, including taskbar buttons, jump lists, thumbnail toolbars, taskbar overlays, and libraries. It provides an overview of each feature and design considerations for incorporating them. Resources for learning more about Windows 7 development include books, online documentation, code galleries, blogs, training courses, and a developer toolkit.

1. Light-up your Application with Windows 7Chalermvong vIjitpiyakul – Microsoft MVPDecember 8, 20091

2. Session AgendaWindows 7 Desktop ExperienceTaskbar ButtonJump listsThumbnail ToolbarsTaskbar Overlay and ProgressLibrariesSummaryAdditional Resources2

3. Tools for DeveloperWindows 7 Home Premium or aboveVisual Studio 2008 with SP1Windows API Code Pack as LibraryWindows 7 Training kit for Developers

4. Windows 7 Desktop Experience4

5. Terminology and TopicsTaskbar buttonsJump lists, destinations and tasksThumbnail toolbarsTaskbar Overlay icons and progress iconsLibraries

6. Taskbar Buttons

7. Taskbar ButtonsConsolidation:Quick launchNotification area iconDesktop shortcutRunning application windowsMultiple windows + hoverRunningNot runningActive

8. Taskbar ButtonsOnly users can pin applications to the taskbarThe icon’s hot-track color is the icon’s dominant colorTest icons with high DPITest with various themes and glass colorsDesign considerations

9. Jump lists

10. Jump ListsIt’s a mini-Start MenuYou don’t look for documents anywhere else!

11. You also expect the common tasks to be thereJump ListsA Detailed LookPinned categoryDestinations(“nouns”)Known categoriesCustom categoriesUser TasksTasks(“verbs”)Taskbar Tasks

12. Jump ListsSurface key destinations and tasksRecent and frequent are freePinned is also free (if users use it)Respect items the user removes!Design Considerations

13. Thumbnail Toolbars

14. Thumbnail ToolbarsRemote control from the taskbar

15. Thumbnail ToolbarsYou get up to seven buttonsCan’t add or delete; can hide and disableTasks are not thumbnail buttons!Design considerations

16. Taskbar Overlay and Progress

17. Taskbar Overlay Icon And ProgressUse taskbar buttons for custom progress or status informationDesign Considerations

18. Live ThumbnailsLive thumbnails: A livepreviewWindows Vista: One thumbnail per windowWindows 7: Grouped thumbnails

19. Peek Preview (Aero Peek)Live peek without a click

20. Libraries

21. Library Definition“ Libraries are destinations where users can find and organize their data as collections of items that may span multiple locations “Manage consistent locationsOne common list of locationsConsistent between applicationsSave where the user wantsDefault save folderStay in syncListen for notificationsShow familiar UXManage library dialog

22. Managing LibraryThe Windows Shell has a user interface to manage libraries

23. Library APIsEvery operation that is exposed by the Shell UI (Windows Explorer) can be performed programmaticallyThe Shell exposes several COM objects and helper functions to work with libraries:Create new libraryAdd or remove folder from a libraryGet a folder list from a libraryGet and set library optionsGet and set the library icon

24. Summary24

25. SummaryThe new Windows 7 desktop brings your applications to life.Applications are now more discoverable, informative, and interactive. Modern and intuitive user interfaces are easier to develop with Windows 7.Prepare yourself and your applications ready for Windows 7 with following Windows 7 FeaturesTaskbar Button, Jump lists, Taskbar Overlay, Thumbnail Toolbars and Libraries.Start > Learn > Practice > Develop.25

26. Additional Resources …BooksIntroducing Windows® 7 for DevelopersPublished: November 11, 2009Author: YochayKiriaty, Laurence Moroney, Sasha Goldshtein and AlonFliessLength: 416 PagesISBN 13: 9780735626829 ISBN 10: 0-7356-2682-0 26

27. Additional Resources …Windows 7 Developer Guide - MSDN Onlinehttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd371748(VS.85).aspx27

28. Additional Resources …Windows 7 Developer Guide - MSDN Code Galleryhttp://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Win7DeveloperGuide28

29. Additional Resources …Windows 7 for Developers Blogshttp://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/developers/default.aspx29

30. Additional Resources …Windows 7 Online Training – Channel 9http://channel9.msdn.com/learn/courses/Windows7/30

31. Additional Resources …Windows 7 Training kit for Developers http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1C333F06-FADB-4D93-9C80-402621C600E7&displaylang=en31

32. Thank you32