1. Exploiting WinFX from Win32/MFC Applications
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Session Code: CLI-390
Exploiting WinFX from Win32/MFC Applications
Anson Tsao
Lead Program Manager
Microsoft Corporation
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2. Internet Connection Firewall
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Presentation
Data
Communication
Communication
Avalon
Avalon
Windows Forms
Windows Forms
ASP.NET
WinFS
WinFS
ADO.NET
Indigo
Indigo
Collaboration
Document UI
Media
Object
T/SQL
XML
Service
Models
Services
Schemas
Desktop Window
Manager
Controls Interop
Engine
Connectivity
Messaging
Services
Desktop
Services
Adaptive UI
Engine
People
Group
ObjectSpaces
People and
Groups
Synchronization (WinFS, Win32..)
Channels (Datagram, Reliable, Peer, …)
Policy
Engine
Page/Site Composition
Calendar
Media
Queuing
Eventing
Routing
Presentation Object Manager
Desktop Composition Engine
Application
Services
Document …
DataSet
Channel
Security
Collaboration
History
Media Services
InfoAgent
(PreferenceRules..)
Data Model
Transport Channels
(IPC, HTTP, TCP…)
Animation and Composition
Media Processing
Capture and
Sourcing
Designer
Services
Personalization and
Profiling Services
Items
SQL XML
Message
Encoder
Real-Time
Activities
System Services
FileSystem Services
(MetaDataHandlers..)
Relationships
Providers
Communications Manager (Port)
Transaction
Signaling
Framework
Hardware
Rendering
Software Rendering
and Sinks
Controls
Membership and
Security Services
Extensions
Federation
Base Operating System Services
CLR
Base Class Libraries
Network Class Library
Application Deployment
Engine
(Click-Once)
Memory Manager
Code Execution
Loader
Security
Serialization
Hosting Layer
Network Services
Demand Activation and Protocol Health
GDI/GDI+
Window
Manager
Global
Audio
Engine
Direct 3D Graphics
Transactions
Identity &
Security
System
Storage
PNRP
Native
WiFi
SIP
Management
Services
(Event Logs,
Tracing,
Probes,
Auto Update,
Admin)
TCP
Listener
UDP
Listener
IPC
Listener
Graphics drivers
Lightweight
Transactions
Transaction Coordinator
Virtual Shadow
Copy Service
File Replication
Service
Virtual Disk
Service
Internet Connection Firewall
DDI
Input
Manager
Audio
Drivers
DirectX
Graphics
Mini port
Kernel Transaction Manager
Logging Service
Redirectors
Distributed
File System
Filter
Manager
Cache
Manager
Protocols
Filter
Engine
TCP, UDP
IPV4, IPV6
IPSEC
QOS
HTTP
Listener
Plug and Play
Memory Manager
Power Manager
Config Manager
Process
Manager
Security Reference Monitor
LPC Facility
Transacted
NTFS
Universal
Data
Format
FAT 16/32
IO Manager
Device Drivers
Kernel
SCSI/FC
802.3
802.11 ..
Kernel Mode
Hardware Abstraction Layer
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3. Agenda Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX C++ for .NET and WinFX
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Agenda
Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX
C++ for .NET and WinFX
Using WinFX in Existing Applications
Summary
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4. 4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Visual C++ Goals
Enable early and broad adoption of .NET and Longhorn features
Realistic migration path – no discontinuity
Leverage existing code in Longhorn Apps
Rewrite is optional
C++ as a first class language for .NET and WinFX development
C++/CLI core to language not an extension
Bring C++ Idioms to .NET
Seamless transitions between native and CLR development
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5. 4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Win32 To WinFX Roadmap
Run in
Partial Trust? In
Maintenance
Mode?
Refresh No
Update the native application, ‘Good citizen’ on Longhorn
Yes
Least
Investment No
Yes
Keep
Existing App
Model?
Integrate
Add Longhorn features to the existing application
Yes No
Migrate
Reuse existing code in a new Avalon application model
Rewrite
Rewrite as verifiable application using WinFx only
Most
Investment
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6. Refresh Win32 apps work better under Longhorn! Advantages
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Refresh
Win32 apps work better under Longhorn!
‘Good Citizen’ on Windows
Signed Application Manifest
Transparent use of WinFS Volumes
WinFS ‘aware’ file types – promotion/demotion
CLI :00pm – Enhancements for a trustworthy application experience
Advantages
Minimal work
Compatible with down-level platforms
Disadvantages
Does not fully leverage Longhorn features
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7. 4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Integrate
Tight integration of WinFX API into Win32 application using C++
Add and Replace with Longhorn Features
Advantages
Fully leverage existing code base
Full access to Longhorn APIs
Augment existing UI with Avalon
Retains existing performance characteristics
Disadvantages
Does not take advantage of new Longhorn application and deployment models
Consider CLR-based extensibility/plug-in model
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8. Using WinFX In Existing C++ Application
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Using WinFX In Existing C++ Application
Anson Tsao Lead Program Manager
Visual C++
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9. 4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Migrate
Componentize existing code for new Avalon UI and Application Model
Wrapping existing code with managed object model
Advantages
CLS compliant object model
Leverage new Longhorn User Interface
Reuse core logic
Write new code with CLR types only
Disadvantages
Binary image not verifiable or 32/64 bit compat.
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10. Rewrite Advantages Disadvantages Rewrite using WinFX APIs only
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Rewrite
Rewrite using WinFX APIs only
Advantages
New Longhorn Application Models
Verifiable - New Deployment options, Secure Execution Environment
Architecture Independent – 32/64 bit compatible Binary
Disadvantages
Programming model learning curve
Not deployable to downlevel OS
Rewrite domain specific code
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11. Write New LH Application
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Write New LH Application
Built on top of new Longhorn services
Advantages
New Longhorn Application Models
Verifiable - New Deployment options, Secure Execution Environment
Architecture Independent – 32/64 bit compatible Binary
Disadvantages
Programming model learning curve
Not deployable to downlevel OS
Rewrite domain specific code
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12. Agenda Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX C++ for .NET and WinFX
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Agenda
Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX
C++ for .NET and WinFX
Using WinFX in Existing Applications
Summary
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13. Compile with /CLR New Compiler Options:
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Compile with /CLR
New Compiler Options:
CLS Compliance checking
Compile as Pure MSIL /CLR:Pure
Compile as Verifiable MSIL /CLR:Safe
Direct Access to .NET and WinFX
Compile almost anything into MSIL
Control with Mixed Mode PE Image
Unified C++ Language
Using ISO C++ and C++/CLI Together
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14. ISO C++ and C++/CLI Together
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
ISO C++ and C++/CLI Together
Standard C++
Types
CLR Type from
WinFX
C++ Smart Pointers
Templates &
Deterministic Finalization
Data Marshalling Library
.NET Idiom
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15. ISO C++ and C++/CLI Together
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
ISO C++ and C++/CLI Together
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16. Impedance Mismatch Object Lifetimes Data Marshalling
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Impedance Mismatch
Object Lifetimes
Garbage Collector vs. Explicit Cleanup
Callbacks, events and delegates
Data Marshalling
Data type conversions
Application Domain
Scope of static and global variables
COM Apartments and App Domains (ARC310)
Native code to MSIL transitions
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17. Mixed Mode vs. Pure Mixed Mode – For Integration Pure - For Migration
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Mixed Mode vs. Pure
Mixed Mode – For Integration
Advanced Optimizations: e.g. WPO, floating point etc.
CPU specific instructions: e.g. MMX, SSE/SSE2
Process-wide globals/statics
Native Entry Points
Pure - For Migration
AppDomain Aware
Some perf wins – CLR only calling convention
Reflection on EXE
Click-once
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18. /CLR vs. CLR Hosting /CLR – Recommended CLR Host – Specialized
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
/CLR vs. CLR Hosting
/CLR – Recommended
General CLR integration
Full language support
Seamless access to WinFX
CLR Host – Specialized
Control Default Application Domain
Control CLR resource usage
Example: Yukon
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19. C++ vs. CLR Interop C++ Interop – Recommended
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C++ vs. CLR Interop
C++ Interop – Recommended
Language and Library support
Typesafe - #include, MIDL
Built on CLR facilities – e.g. P/Invoke
User controlled marshalling
Need to understand AppDomain, COM Apartments
CLR Interop – All other .NET Languages
DllImport (P/Invoke) - redefinition
COM Interop – redefinition
CCW - extra transition
Also available to C++
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20. Agenda Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX C++ for .NET and WinFX
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Agenda
Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX
C++ for .NET and WinFX
Using WinFX in Existing Applications
Summary
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21. Integrating Avalon In Existing User Interface
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Integrating Avalon In Existing User Interface
Anson Tsao Lead Program Manager
Visual C++
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22. Avalon/HWND integration
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Avalon/HWND integration
HwndSource
XAML in HWND
HwndHost
HWND in XAML
HwndVisual
Avalon Visual in HWND
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23. Extend with WinFX Example: Augment UI with Avalon
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Extend with WinFX
Example: Augment UI with Avalon
Win32/MFC Hosting Avalon
Avalon hosting Win32/MFC/ActiveX
Avalon Visual for Rendering
Example: Storage with WinFS
Expose Document Metadata
Replace proprietary metadata store
Access to Shared Data
Online/Offline with caching and synchronization
Example: Communications with Indigo
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24. MFC – Whidbey and beyond
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
MFC – Whidbey and beyond
Focused on Reliability and Interoperability with .NET and WinFX
Whidbey – WinForms Integration
WinForms as Modal and Modeless Dialogs
WinForms Controls/Forms as Child Windows
WinForms Forms as CView, with command routing
Avalon Integration
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25. Agenda Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX C++ for .NET and WinFX
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Agenda
Roadmap: Win32 to “Longhorn” WinFX
C++ for .NET and WinFX
Using WinFX in Existing Applications
Summary
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26. Summary Integrate with Longhorn C++ Applications are Future Proof
4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Summary
Integrate with Longhorn
Use WinFX everywhere!
C++ Applications are Future Proof
Write entirely new Longhorn Applications
Leverage existing code base
Extend existing application with WinFX
Incorporate Whidbey .NET Framework now
Whidbey C++ is first step
Language and library will make WinFX roadmap even better
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27. For More Information Further Resources Other PDC Resources
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For More Information
Further Resources
Other PDC Resources
C++ hands on labs
Ask the Experts
Visual C++ Product Booth
Panel: Future of .NET Languages
Newsgroup
microsoft.public.vc.*
microsoft.public.dotnet.languages.vc.*
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28. 4/10/2019 3:58 PM
Related Sessions
TLS 310:
Visual C++ “Whidbey”: New Language Design and Enhancements
TLS 401:
Visual C++ Whidbey Under the Covers: Targeting the CLR
TLS 311:
Visual C++ Whidbey: Leveraging Native Code with .NET
ARC 310:
Interop Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
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