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How do I access a control in a Resource Dictionary from its code behind?

I have a windowless application that only consists of an App.xaml which is filled by a ResourceDictionary. How can I access a control in that Dictionary from its codebehind?

Solution

  • After trying various methods that all didn't work, such as getting the control via VisualTreeHelper, accessing the control directly via name, the solution is surprisingly simple:

    ResourceDictionary.xaml

    <ResourceDictionary x:Class="My.Namespace"
                    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
                    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml">

    <Button x:Key="myButtonName" />

</ResourceDictionary>

    ResourceDictionary.xaml.cs:

    // Example with a button control
Button myButton= this["myButtonName"] as Button;

if(myButton != null)
{
 // Do something
}