Create UserControl dynamically (WPF)

Question

How can I create an instance of my UserControl dynamically (in code behind) and display it on the Canvas?

Amsakanna · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-06 15:53:26Z

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YourUserControlClassName myUC = new YourUserControlClassName();
myCanvas.Children.Add(myUC);

If myCanvas is not dynamic and is in xaml then you need this to get the reference myCanvas

Canvas myCanvas = (Canvas)this.FindName("CanvasNameInXaml");

answered Jul 6, 2010 at 15:44

Amsakanna

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2 Comments

@JooLio: Although this solves your problem, this is a bad approach. If you portray the scenario better, I would try to suggest a better design.

Canvas has Name attribute. I can use it in my code by name. But I didn't know I can get control by it's String name o_O. That may be very usefull.