DataGridTemplateColumn.GenerateElement Method
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Gets an element defined by the CellTemplate that is bound to the column's Binding property value.
Namespace: System.Windows.Controls
Assembly: System.Windows.Controls.Data (in System.Windows.Controls.Data.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Protected Overrides Function GenerateElement ( _
cell As DataGridCell, _
dataItem As Object _
) As FrameworkElement
protected override FrameworkElement GenerateElement(
DataGridCell cell,
Object dataItem
)
Parameters
- cell
Type: System.Windows.Controls.DataGridCell
The cell that will contain the generated element.
- dataItem
Type: System.Object
The data item represented by the row that contains the intended cell.
Return Value
Type: System.Windows.FrameworkElement
A new, read-only element that is bound to the column's Binding property value.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| TypeInitializationException | The CellTemplate is nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
Remarks
This method is called internally when the DataGrid populates the contents of a cell in the column when the cell is in editing mode. This method creates and configures a new read-only element defined by the CellTemplate, and binds the appropriate dependency property to the column's Binding property value.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.