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Nedo2490
Nedo2490

Reputation: 9

How to show XAML designer for XAML drawing in Visual Studio 2017

In VS 2010 Professional I was able to open and edit with the designer view a XAML file without it being part of a solution (going from File-> Open File).

In VS 2017 or Blend 2017 I can open the file but it shows up only the XAML code view and no ToolBox and no designer if I try to do the same.

I would like to open and edit a XAML file (adding controls and stuff) without creating a WPF solution that contains it. I just use those XAML files as static background layout for some applications.

Is that possible or I have to use VS 2010?

Here what I see:

VS 2010

VS 2017

Upvotes: 0

Views: 2807

Answers (1)

Joe Johnston
Joe Johnston

Reputation: 2936

Set Enable XAML Designer check box under Tools -> Options -> XAML Designer -> General

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Also, if using resharper: Under Resharper Options > Environment > Performance Guide > Disable XAML Designer.

Set to "Ignore"

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Upvotes: 3

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