XAML and Code in the WPF Designer

This section contains topics that describe how to use the Windows Presentation Foundation (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
  Contains links to several XAML-related topics.

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

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