ANN: View a fully functional Clock demo using WinFX on the Internet
The XAML for the following demo was authored in the Mobiform XAML Designer Aurora Beta 7.3, which supports the November CTP.
The demo is a clock that keeps real time, based on your internal computer clock.
http://www.mobiform.com/demos/avalonclock/webavalonclock.xbap
Aurora is available as an embeddable component for XAML authoring in your application. Mobiform is also available to help with your WinFX development, contact us for more details. http://www.mobiform.com

ANN: View a fully functional Clock demo using WinFX on the Internet
lordbaltz
Regards.
Nazar Ali
System.DllNotFoundException: Unable to load DLL 'msctf.dll': A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007045A)
MSCTF.DLL not MSCFT.DLL
I am having the same problem!
masoftheund
Hi Brian,
< xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
The MSCFT.dll belongs to the Microsoft Text Service. I’m wondering what version of WinFX are you running on your computer Both samples were created in the November Release and won’t run anything older than that.
Gerard van de Ven
Alexandra
sunbar07
BTW, nice demos!
Valentin
eugene.z
"System.Windows.Serialization.BamlParseException: Error at element 'Setter' in : Invalid value '0,1,0,Auto' for property 'Margin'"
Some of the Expression Interactive Designer users have reported seeing the same issue. We believe that this is a WPF bug that has been fixed for the Feb. CTP - the issue is that there are some opitmizations that prevents applications from correctly running on some AMD and other chip-sets. There is no known workaround for the January CTP.
Thanks,
Unni
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Unni Ravindranathan,
Program Manager,
Microsoft Expression
Jeremy Thake
Have you tried updating your Video driver After we installed the November CTP we noticed a few oddities as well as a heavy drain on the CPU until we updated our Video Drivers.
Srikanth Anumalla
I have the exact same problem and I installed the Jan CTP (no previous versions) on Win XP Pro SP2. Do you have any other thoughts on what may cause this
Full error dump below:
Startup URI: http://www.mobiform.com/demos/avalonclock/webavalonclock.xbap
Application Identity: http://www.mobiform.com/demos/avalonclock/webavalonclock.xbap#WebAvalonClock.application, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=6723fb9012d48ec0, processorArchitecture=msil/WebAvalonClock.exe, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=6723fb9012d48ec0, processorArchitecture=msil, type=win32
System.DllNotFoundException: Unable to load DLL 'msctf.dll': A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007045A)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.TF_CreateThreadMgr(ITfThreadMgr& threadManager)
at MS.Internal.TextServicesLoader.Load()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.GetMessagePump()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.GetMessage(MSG& msg, IntPtr hwnd, Int32 minMessage, Int32 maxMessage)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrame(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Wait(TimeSpan timeout)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(DispatcherPriority priority, Delegate method, Object arg)
at MS.Internal.AppModel.XappLauncherApp.XappLauncherApp_Startup(Object sender, StartupEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Application.OnStartup(StartupEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Application.<.ctor>b__0(Object unused)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl()
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeInSecurityContext(Object state)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.runTryCode(Object userData)
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.RuntimeHelpers.ExecuteCodeWithGuaranteedCleanup(TryCode code, CleanupCode backoutCode, Object userData)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Invoke()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.ProcessQueue()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WndProcHook(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(DispatcherPriority priority, Delegate method, Object arg)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam)
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PresentationHost.exe v6.0.5257.051106 (vbl_wcp_avalon(avdrt).051106-2310) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PresentationHost.exe
ntdll.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll.dll
kernel32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\kernel32.dll
msvcrt.dll v7.0.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcrt.dll
ADVAPI32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll
RPCRT4.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll
USER32.dll v5.1.2600.2622 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll
GDI32.dll v5.1.2600.2818 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.051228-1427) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll
ole32.dll v5.1.2600.2665 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050427-1553) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ole32.dll
SHELL32.dll v6.00.2900.2763 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050922-1642) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll
SHLWAPI.dll v6.00.2900.2781 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.051020-1730) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHLWAPI.dll
urlmon.dll v6.00.2900.2790 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.051104-1529) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\urlmon.dll
VERSION.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\VERSION.dll
WININET.dll v6.00.2900.2781 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.051020-1730) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WININET.dll
CRYPT32.dll v5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CRYPT32.dll
MSASN1.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSASN1.dll
OLEAUT32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\OLEAUT32.dll
csauser.dll v4.5.1.639 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\csauser.dll
comctl32.dll v6.0 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.2600.2180_x-ww_a84f1ff9\comctl32.dll
comctl32.dll v5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\comctl32.dll
uxtheme.dll v6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\uxtheme.dll
CLBCATQ.DLL v2001.12.4414.258 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CLBCATQ.DLL
COMRes.dll v2001.12.4414.258 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMRes.dll
xpsp2res.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\xpsp2res.dll
Secur32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Secur32.dll
dfshim.dll v2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dfshim.dll
mscoree.dll v2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\mscoree.dll
PresentationHostDLL.dll v6.0.5257.051106 (vbl_wcp_avalon(avdrt).051106-2310) - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Windows\v6.0.5070\PresentationHostDLL.dll
mscorwks.dll v2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorwks.dll
MSVCR80.dll v8.00.50727.42 - C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.42_x-ww_0de06acd\MSVCR80.dll
mscorlib.ni.dll v2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\mscorlib\18e5495f8cebfb478088ec24bfd17d35\mscorlib.ni.dll
System.ni.dll v2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\System\63ae8433635f494581766d7a1a88b4c3\System.ni.dll
WindowsBase.ni.dll v6.0.5257.051106 - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\WindowsBase\52aaa77cd600e7448dbfe63e20649aa3\WindowsBase.ni.dll
PresentationCore.ni.dll v6.0.5257.051106 (vbl_wcp_avalon(avdrt).051106-2310) - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\PresentationCore\dc167a1c1c9a2c4e9ac390d0a60a28f1\PresentationCore.ni.dll
PresentationFramework.ni.dll v6.0.5070.0 (vbl_wcp_avalon(avdrt).051106-2310) - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\PresentationFramewo#\e8ef3e851612be42ba026d39deb4cec1\PresentationFramework.ni.dll
actxprxy.dll v6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\System32\actxprxy.dll
msi.dll v3.1.4000.2435 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msi.dll
SXS.DLL v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\SXS.DLL
PresentationUI.ni.dll v6.0.5257.051106 - C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\PresentationUI\121c0d2019895e4c9faf75890bbdbe56\PresentationUI.ni.dll
wsock32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsock32.dll
WS2_32.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WS2_32.dll
WS2HELP.dll v5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WS2HELP.dll
diasymreader.dll v8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\diasymreader.dll
Funchip
It's working for me too. Congrats.
ironhead.chuang
I have the same problem mentioned earlier(System.Windows.Serialization.BamlParseException: Error at element 'Setter' in markup file 'PresentationUI...).
I have WinXP SP2, IE 6, Nov CTP (no previous WinFX CTP), .NET 2.0 RTM (no previous 2.0 beta or CTP).
LeeFbx
Startup URI: http://www.mobiform.com/demos/avalonclock/webavalonclock.xbap
Application Identity: http://www.mobiform.com/demos/avalonclock/webavalonclock.xbap#WebAvalonClock.application, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=233e6e45adb61ca7, processorArchitecture=msil/WebAvalonClock.exe, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=233e6e45adb61ca7, processorArchitecture=msil, type=win32
System.DllNotFoundException: Unable to load DLL 'msctf.dll': A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007045A)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.TF_CreateThreadMgr(ITfThreadMgr& threadManager)
at MS.Internal.TextServicesLoader.Load()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.GetMessagePump()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.GetMessage(MSG& msg, IntPtr hwnd, Int32 minMessage, Int32 maxMessage)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrame(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Wait(TimeSpan timeout)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(DispatcherPriority priority, Delegate method, Object arg)
at MS.Internal.AppModel.XappLauncherApp.XappLauncherApp_Startup(Object sender, StartupEventArgs e)
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Cheers,
Brian Abbott
Steve Swasey
Hi Senkwe,< xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
We have been looking into why you have not able to view our online demos. Based on the information contained in the error message it appears as if you may still have some of the September components on you computer. We suggest that you uninstall you copy of the November CTP and run the JavaScript that Tim Sneath recommends in his Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2005/09/20/471815.aspx)
Then re-install the November Runtime Components.
bpell
Hello,
I am seeing a similar error in an application my company is developing:
System.Windows.Serialization.BamlParseException: Error at element 'Setter' in : Invalid value '0,1,0,Auto' for property 'Margin'
This exception is consistently thrown on 2 of the 10 computers we've tested it on (one of these computers has only thrown it in 800x600 resolution, never in 1024x768). The XAML file in question contains no explicit "Margin" setting so this is something happening underneath. All computers in question have DirectX 9 installed, as recommended in the WinFX FAQ.
There is another report of this exception here: http://blogs.msdn.com/tomarcher/archive/2005/11/18/494506.aspx#497134
If this is video card related, are there specific video card equirements for WinFX that we can test for
-Rolf
Ness22
The pertinent part of the resulting stack trace is
System.Windows.Serialization.BamlParseException: Error at element 'Setter' in markup file 'PresentationUI;V6.0.5070.0;31bf3856ad364e35;component/installationprogress.xaml' : Invalid value '5,0,0,Auto' for property 'Margin'.. ---> System.ArgumentException: Invalid value '5,0,0,Auto' for property 'Margin'.