#DesktopDev
Need modifier keys? Keyboard.AsyncCommandKey / AsyncShiftKey etc. For key names, use Keyboard.Keyname(code). Docs + codes inside. #Xojo #DesktopDev https://documentation.xojo.com/api/hardware/keyboard.html
September 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Achieve pixel-perfect printing with Xojo's PrinterSetup class! 🖨️ Control page settings, orientation & resolution for professional documents from your desktop apps. #Xojo #Printing #DesktopDev #BusinessApps

🔗 https://documentation.xojo.com/api/printing/printersetup.html
September 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Buttons in the right order, controls that don’t overlap, and Canvas Paint events that keep Windows smooth. Your desktop app feels native everywhere.

Source: https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/user_interface/design_tips.html
#Xojo #UIDesign #DesktopDev
May 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
If your app freezes during file operations, you're going to want to read this one. Threads in Xojo. How to use them without the headaches.

https://blog.xojo.com/2026/06/25/build-a-threaded-find-in-files-solution/

#Xojo #ProblemSolved #DesktopDev #Threading
June 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Deno Desktop isn't just another web-desktop bridge, it's a game changer with 20mb binaries on Windows and full Node compatibility, thanks to its opinionated approach and features like auto-update mechanisms #desktopdev
June 23, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Users switch windows, your dashboard stales out? Fix it with Activated.

Event hits on open + every activation.

Pull fresh DB rows or sync state.

Try:
Sub Activated() Handles Activated
UpdateData_Custom()
End Sub

#Xojo #DesktopDev #CrossPlatform
January 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM