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Visual Studio provides additional features to make debugging WPF applications easier.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Write and debug running XAML code | You can use XAML Hot Reload to explore the visual tree of a WPF object and view the WPF dependency properties for the objects in that tree. This topic describes how to use XAML Hot Reload. |
| Inspect XAML properties while debugging | You can use the Live Visual Tree to explore the visual tree of a WPF object and view the WPF dependency properties for the objects in that tree. |
| How to: Use the WPF Tree Visualizer | You can use the WPF Tree Visualizer to explore the visual tree of a WPF object and view the WPF dependency properties for the objects in that tree. This topic describes the user interface of the WPF Tree Visualizer. |
| How to: Display WPF Trace Information | Visual Studio can receive debug trace information from WPF applications and display that information in the Output window. This topic describes how to enable and customize the display of WPF trace information. |
Training
Module
Interactively debug .NET apps with the Visual Studio debugger - Training
Learn how to efficiently debug your .NET app by using Visual Studio to fix your bugs quickly. Use the interactive debugger within Visual Studio to analyze and fix your C# applications.
Documentation
Use the WPF Tree Visualizer - Visual Studio (Windows)
Use the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) visualizer to explore the visual tree of a WPF object and to view the WPF dependency properties in Visual Studio.
Display WPF trace Information for data binding - Visual Studio (Windows)
Visual Studio can receive debug trace information for data binding from WPF applications and display it in the Output window. Learn how to manage and customize WPF tracing.
Inspect XAML properties while debugging - Visual Studio (Windows)
Use the Live Visual Tree and Live Property Explorer tools while debugging to inspect XAML properties and get a tree view of UI elements.
Debug or disable project code in XAML Designer - Visual Studio (Windows)
Debug or disable project code in the XAML Designer, including how to debug running project code in another instance of Visual Studio.