http://aspalliance.com/ Recent articles on AspAlliance.com. In this article, Sergey examines the 3D capabilities in Silverlight 3 that were not supported in previous versions of Silverlight. It became possible in Silverlight 3 to create 3D projections of content in an application. Sergey provides a detailed explanation of the various aspects with relevant source code examples along with screen shots including the usage of animation. http://aspalliance.com/1858_3D_Capabilities_in_Silverlight_3 Sergey Zwezdin Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT We have come across a situation where we have to generate the report from more then 2 queries using crystal reports. All queries are different -- 2 transaction tables with relevant joins from dimension tables. So to make the report we have to create 2 different connections from the universe and it eventually gave performance problems when dealing with a large sets of records. In this case, we have to link each query with the others on the basis of common dimensions. While fetching a report with a large amount of data, it takes a lot of time to complete. http://aspalliance.com/1861_How_to_handle_multiple_queries_simultaneously_in_Crystal_reports_connecting_from_Business_object_Universe Umesh Bansal Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this article, Sergey describes the role of VisualStateManager in defining user interfaces using Silverlight 3. He begins with a short introduction of the relevant concepts and then examines the basic anatomy of the VisualStateManager and the definition of states with the help of source code examples and supported figures. The whole concept simpler to use than triggers. http://aspalliance.com/1857_Usage_of_VisualStateManager_to_Define_User_Interface_in_Silverlight_3 Sergey Zwezdin Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT This article examines the Silverlight HeaderedContentControl class, which displays content with a header and content pane. It takes a look at the various ways Silverlight can use this control. http://aspalliance.com/1860_Using_the_Silverlight_HeaderedContentControl Brian Mains Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this second part of the series, Vince examines the creation of a quarterly sales report with the help of Crystal Reports by using the Adventure Works sample database. He provides detailed coverage of each step including the concept of cross tab reports and date manipulation with the help of relevant screen shots and source code. The article also demonstrates the usage of the Crystal Report Viewer and the Object Model to view the report as a PDF using ASP.NET. http://aspalliance.com/1851_Building_Reports_Using_ASPNET_and_Crystal_Reports__Part_2__Quarterly_Sales_Report Vince Varallo Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In Asp.Net 2.0 masterpages are introduced to help develop websites with standardized and consistent design across all pages. The introduction of masterpages has enabled a new concept called URL rebasing. This article explains URL rebasing and its connection with masterpages. This article also clarifies what the purpose of URL rebasing is and the reason for its emergence. Finally, the article lists some interesting points about URL rebasing. http://aspalliance.com/1852_Url_Rebasing_in_ASPNET_20 Suresh Kumar Goudampally Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this article, Sergey examines the relationship between LINQ, SQL and ADO.NET data services with the help of a sample project. He begins by demonstrating the procedures used to detect key fields in a data model and to update data including the steps required to implement the IUpdatable interface. http://aspalliance.com/1849_LINQ_to_SQL_and_ADONET_Data_Services_Working_Together Sergey Zwezdin Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Silverlight Toolkit contains the Accordion control, the control that functions similarly to its AJAX equivalent. We'll examine this control and explore is various features, looking at what Silverlight offers over its AJAX equivalent. http://aspalliance.com/1855_Using_the_Silverlight_Accordion_Control Brian Mains Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this article, Scott examines the usage of a new toolkit for search engine optimization included with IIS by analyzing a live website along with associated screenshots. He also demonstrates the usage of the site analysis tool included with it in a step by step manner including coverage of series of violations. Towards the end of the article, Scott also provides a sneak preview of automatic correction support which will be included with the future releases of the toolkit along with relevant links for additional learning. http://aspalliance.com/1863_IIS_Search_Engine_Optimization_Toolkit Scott Guthrie Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this article, Sergey examines the role of cross domain access policy in Silverlight. After a short introduction, he examines the interaction between client and server as well as a list of threats which may occur in rich internet applications. He also provides steps to take in order to prevent attacks and operation of Crossdomain Client Access Policy with the help of relevant screenshots and source code. http://aspalliance.com/1850_Cross_domain_access_policy_in_Silverlight_applications Sergey Zwezdin Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT