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Nickon
Nickon

Reputation: 10146

Desktop Metro applications

I wonder how to create Zune-like apps (I mean Metro style). But I don't want them to be Windows Store apps (I have already installed Windows 8 platform with VS2012). Could you tell me if I should download some style pack or something like that? Maybe there are some libraries implementing Metro? If yes, plese make me know which one is the best.

Thanks in advance.

Upvotes: 3

Views: 894

Answers (3)

Typist
Typist

Reputation: 1474

Consider WPF UI framweork for building apps like zune

http://mahapps.com/MahApps.Metro/

Upvotes: 1

ChrisLively
ChrisLively

Reputation: 88044

Due to naming issues (read: MS didn't want to get sued and apparently couldn't properly trademark the word Metro, go figure) there is no such thing as Metro anymore.

That style was renamed to be "Windows Store". So I'm not 100% certain of what it is you are asking for.

Also, contrary to the name and potentially misleading marketing speak on their site, a Windows Store App does not have to be published and sold through the Windows Store.

You might read this for some "clarification":
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-finally-comes-cleaner-on-post-metro-naming-plans-7000004151/

Upvotes: 1

Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Reputation: 9143

There is a Theme for WPF called Cosmopolitan that emulates the Metro style. Now it just gives you the flattened look on the controls for free. You're on your own with Layout, Animations, and Navigation.

Upvotes: 4

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