// Connect to server
private void ConnectToHangman()
{
try
{
// Configure the ABCs of using the MessageBoard service
DuplexChannelFactory <IWords> channel = new DuplexChannelFactory <IWords>(this, "HangmanEndpoint");
// Activate a MessageBoard object
wordInstance = channel.CreateChannel();
if (wordInstance.NewPlayer(tbName.Text))
{
// Hide login, so they cant login again
LoginPanel.Visibility = Visibility.Hidden;
buttonPanel.IsEnabled = true;
// Set player board
SetPlayers();
}
else
{
// New player name rejected by the service so nullify service proxies
wordInstance = null;
MessageBox.Show("ERROR: Username in use. Please try again.");
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
MessageBox.Show(ex.Message);
}
}