Providing ViewModel data in design mode for Blend and VS

Question

In an MVVM-based application, what parameters should I provide for representing ViewModel data during development, our designers can really see something in Blend3 (and VS 2008). How do you do this? Can I use mc: for something this is not possible?

Answer 1

Yes, Expression Blend can help you with this. Use the Data tab to create sample data that has the same shape as your production data. When you create a data source, be sure to uncheck the "Enable sample data when the application is running."

http://www.smips.com/brad/stackoverflow/design-model1.jpg

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<navigation:Page DataContext={StaticResource MyFakeDesignData}

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private void Home_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    DataContext = new MyRealViewModel();
}

Answer 2

VS2010, Design-Time ( SL, WPF). , :

• XMLNS: d = "http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"

• /

  < UserControl.Resources >  < ViewModels: MockXViewModel x: Key = "DesignViewModel" / > </UserControl.Resources >

• < Grid d: DataContext = "{ = {StaticResource DesignViewModel}}" > ...

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