Tag: XAML
Example of Property Elements in Xaml
The Syntax for the property element in Xaml is as follows below TypeName.PropertyName The property elements are always contained inside a typename object and they don’t have the attributes of their own. An example of the property element is the Button.Content property which is used to set the content of the button control which is of type object. The Below code is used to set…
How to Create ApplicationBar in Windows Phone using XAML ?
In one of the previous articles , we discussed how to create ApplicationBar programmatically during runtime using C# . This article will demonstrate how to create ApplicationBar using XAML. How to Create ApplicationBar in Windows Phone using XAML ? Below is a sample XAML code snippet which creates an ApplicationBar with one Menu Item and two ApplicationBarIconButton <phone:PhoneApplicationPage.ApplicationBar> <shell:ApplicationBar> <shell:ApplicationBar.MenuItems> <shell:ApplicationBarMenuItem IsEnabled=”True” Text=”ABundantCode”/> </shell:ApplicationBar.MenuItems> <shell:ApplicationBarIconButton…
How to Add Comment in XAML and Silverlight?
You can add comment in XAML using the following format <!– Your Comment –> How to Add Comment in XAML and Silverlight? Sample code snippet demonstrating the inclusion of the comments in XAML page. <!–This Section is a Grid Layout–> <Grid x:Name=”LayoutRoot” Background=”White”> <Canvas x:Name=”ACCanvas” xmlns=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/client/2007″ xmlns:x=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml” Background=”Green” Width=”400″ Height=”300″ > <Ellipse x:Name=”ACEllipse” Fill=”Red” Stroke=”Pink” Width=”200″ Height=”200″/> </Canvas> </Grid>
XAML Designer options in Visual Studio
Visual Studio 2015 has an interesting feature in the IDE that is related to the XAML Designer . As a Developer , you can perform the following options in the Visual Studio 2015 IDE specially on the XAML designer.1. Disable the XAML Designer.2. Set the Default document view for the XAML designer.3. Set the Split Orientation for the designer.4. Set the shortcut key for the…
What are Attached Properties in XAML?
The Attached Properties in XAML are the properties which can be used by other classes. A simple example of the attached properties is the Grid.Row property in the Stack Panel which defines where in the grid, the stack panel will be displayed in the Grid. What are Attached Properties in XAML ?
Templates for developing Windows 8 App using XAML
The Windows 8 SDK provides the following templates for developing Windows 8 (Metro/Modern UI) apps using XAML . Blank App (XAML) Grid App (XAML) Split App (XAML) Class Library(Metro style apps) Windows Runtime Component Unit Test Library (Metro style apps)
How to embed Rectangle inside a Button in Xaml ?
Below is a sample code demonstrating how to embed a rectangle inside a Button in Xaml . How to embed Rectangle inside a Button in Xaml ?
Keywords in XAML Language Namespace
Below are some of the keywords defined in the Xaml Language Namespace Keywords in XAML Language Namespace x:Arrayx:Codex:ConnectionIdx:Argumentsx:Staticx:AsyncRecordsx:Booleanx:Bytex:Charx:Decimalx:Doublex:Int16x:Int32x:Int64x:Singlex:Stringx:TimeSpanx:FactoryMethodx:ClassAttributesx:Classx:ClassModifierx:FieldModifierx:Keyx:Namex:Nullx:Uidx:Urix:Objectx:Propertyx:Referencex:Sharedx:Subclassx:SynchronousModex:Type
How to stretch ListBox Items horizontally to full width of the ListBox in Xaml ?
If you want the list items to horizontally stretch to full width of the ListBox in Xaml , you can set the HorizontalContentAlignment property to the value as shown below. How to stretch ListBox Items horizontally to full width of the ListBox in Xaml ? Below is a sample code snippet demonstrating the usage of the ItemContainerStyle of the Listbox to set the Style.
How to embed Rectangle inside a Button in Windows Store App using C#?
Below is a sample code demonstrating how to embed a Rectangle inside a Button in Windows Store App using C#?. How to embed Rectangle inside a Button in Windows Store App using C#? The Xaml page with the Grid named “Panel” looks like the one shown below.
How to Pass enum as command parameter in Xaml ?
Below is a sample code snippet demonstrating how to pass enum as command parameter in Xaml. How to Pass enum as command parameter in Xaml ?
How to add entries to ResourceDirectory in Windows 10 UWP Apps using C# ?
Below is a sample code snippet demonstrating how the entries can be added to the ResourceDirectory in Windows 10 UWP application using C#. How to add entries to ResourceDirectory in Windows 10 UWP Apps using C# ?