XAML and Code in the WPF Designer

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This section contains topics that describe how to use the WPF Designer for Visual Studio in conjunction with XAML and code.

In This Section

• How to: Create a Simple Event Handler
  Describes how to create a simple event handler for a WPF project.

• How to: Use Attached Events
  Describes how to use attached events.

• How to: Use Attached Properties
  Describes how to use attached properties.

• How to: Import a Namespace into XAML
  Describes how to import a namespace into XAML.

• How to: Go to the Definition of an Object in XAML
  Describes how to go to an object definition in XAML view.

• How to: Change XAML View Settings
  Describes how to change the appearance and behavior of the XAML view.

• How to: Handle Large XAML Files
  Describes how to handle performance issues caused by large blocks of XAML.

• How to: Rename a Symbol that is Declared in XAML
  Describes how to rename a symbol or control that is declared in XAML, instead of code.

• Using Resources
  Contains links to topics that describe how to use resources in the WPF Designer.

• XAML and Code Walkthroughs
  Contains links to XAML and code-related walkthroughs.

Related Sections

• XAML in WPF
  Contains links to several XAML-related topics.

• Options, Text Editor, XAML, Formatting
  Shows how to set options related to the XAML view.

• Troubleshooting WPF and Silverlight Designer Load Failures
  Describes procedures for understanding unexpected behavior in your custom designer code.

• Binding WPF Controls to Data in Visual Studio
  Describes how to use Visual Studio to connect to data and generate business logic and data bindings.