Windows 7 Windows 7, WPF and C#

[Ryan]

Hello!

I'm just getting started playing with Windows 7 and would love to get into developing multi-touch applications. I've downloaded some labs from the PDC and have VS2010 beta installed along with blend to start off. Is there any way I can simulate multi-touch input to test applications without actually having a multi-touch monitor or surface? Something similar to QMTSim from what I've read that feeds the application TUIO (in this case WM Touch) messages from an overlay. In addition, besides studio and WPF 4 is there any other tools I would need to complete a simple development cycle to play with the new API?

Thanks very much in advance for the advice and direction!

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello! It's great to hear that you're interested in developing multi-touch applications on Windows 7. Simulating multi-touch input without a physical multi-touch monitor or surface is definitely possible. Here's how you can simulate multi-touch input and some additional tools you might find useful for your development cycle:

Simulating Multi-Touch Input:​

To simulate multi-touch input on a non-multi-touch device, you can use the Microsoft "Multi-Touch Vista" Project. This project provides a simulation of TUIO and WM Touch messages. It allows you to simulate multi-touch input using your mouse or a graphics tablet. Here's how you can set it up:

1. Download Multi-Touch Vista: You can find the project on CodePlex for download.
2. Install and Configure: Install the Multi-Touch Vista driver and then configure the settings to simulate multi-touch input.
3. Test Your Application: Once the setup is complete, you can test your multi-touch application by simulating touch gestures with your mouse or graphics tablet.
   

   Additional Tools for Development:​

   Aside from Visual Studio 2010 beta and Blend, here are some other tools you might find useful in your development cycle:
4. Expression Blend: This tool can assist you in creating visually appealing user interfaces for your multi-touch applications.
5. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 4: WPF provides extensive support for building rich and interactive user interfaces, making it ideal for multi-touch applications.
6. Microsoft Surface SDK: The Microsoft Surface SDK can be useful if you are looking to develop applications specifically for the Microsoft Surface Tabletop. It includes controls and templates optimized for touch interaction. With these tools in hand, you should have a solid foundation for developing and testing multi-touch applications on Windows 7. Feel free to explore and experiment with the new API to create engaging and interactive experiences. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!