How do you pass parameters from xaml?

Question

I have created my own UserControl \"ClockControl\", which I initialize through the main window\'s XAML.

The only problem is that I have to pass a parameter to the co

Answer 1

This is done with the use of DependencyProperty's, however not via the constructor. Just by adding properties to the control itself and using them from the code-behind.

Have a read of the following in regards to DependencyProperty's:

• Dependency Properties Overview
• DependencyProperty Class MSDN
• Why Dependency Properties?

As a visual note, what this will allow you to do is the following, and then use it in the code-behind: