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Options without start experience

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Hi,
Is it possible to have a device app which has an options UI but no start tile/experience?
Thanks,
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 4:42 PM
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Gary,
It is not possible to have the options experience without the start experience. A user can unpin the tile. Also an OEM can do this. However the tile is still discoverable and if clicked should provide a positive user experience. The following document has ideas for Metro style Device Apps for Cameras:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh454870.aspx
Best Wishes - Eric
- Marked as answer by Eric Hanson-MSFTModerator Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:59 PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:59 PMModerator
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Gary,
I believe the start contract is required. However I will research this for you.
Best Wishes - Eric
Thursday, July 12, 2012 8:18 AMModerator -
Gary,
Which type of device is you app for?
Best Wishes - Eric
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:34 AMModerator -
Hi Eric,
This is for a webcam.
Or is it possible to "unpin" the start tile so it does not display in the start screen?
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:28 PM -
Gary,
It is not possible to have the options experience without the start experience. A user can unpin the tile. Also an OEM can do this. However the tile is still discoverable and if clicked should provide a positive user experience. The following document has ideas for Metro style Device Apps for Cameras:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh454870.aspx
Best Wishes - Eric
- Marked as answer by Eric Hanson-MSFTModerator Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:59 PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:59 PMModerator