"InitializeComponent() does not exist in the current Content"
The Error "InitializeComponent does not exist in the current Content" came up after updating Xamarin.Forms 1.3.3 -> 1.5.1 via NuGet-Manager in VS2013. Is there any fix for this issue? The error also...
View ArticleBinding to a static property in code, not in xaml
Hi, the following doesn't work: myLbl.SetBinding<ViewModel>(Label.TextProperty, x => ViewModel.StaticVariable); What's the equivalent in code of the xaml x:Static markup extension? Tks. François
View ArticleINotifyPropertyChanged tutorial, no xaml?
I'm developing an application which uses timers to update the data in the views, but I think that this is greatly decreasing the performance. Is there a tutorial for INotifyPropertyChanged, which...
View ArticleListView - jump list without group headers
Hello, We want a jump list on our list view, but no group headers. Is there any way this is possible? I am using grouping to get the jump list, but can't figure out how to hide / suppress the group...
View ArticleEditor: TextColor property?
Am I missing something, or is there no TextColor property available for the Editor view? It seems inconsistent as the Entry view exposes a TextColor property.
View ArticleSatellite Menu with Xamarin Forms
Hi! I was wondering if anyone has used Satellite Menu component with Forms. I guess you have to implement some sort of interface and custom control mix since satellite menu component is implemented for...
View ArticleHow can I use FontAwesome icons in the NavigationPage?
I am still quite new to Xamarin Forms and I was wondering if it is possible to use FontAwesome icons in the NavigationPage. I have found a way in iOS to use FontAwesome icons in the toolbar items using...
View ArticleMaster Detail Page on the right side using Xamarin.Forms
Try to create custom page with behavior similar to existing master detail page, with only one difference - opening from right side. Custom class has two properties: Content and Menu - both Page type....
View ArticleAzure app service with FaceBook based authentication
I am developing an app based on Azure App Service Mobile in Xamarin.Forms. Its documentation says, it would take 'only 5 minutes' to add FaceBook authentication to an app. In my case, it was not true....
View ArticlePass Click/Tap Event Through Levels of RelativeLayout
I'm placing RelativeLayouts on top of each other in the same grid row. The RelativeLayouts are set to FillAndExpand on both the HorizontalOptions and VerticalOptions. I want to be able to place them on...
View ArticleTabbedPage bug?
Is this a bug or I should use it in another way? public class MyQuestionsPage : ContentPage { public MyQuestionsPage() { Title = "My Questions"; Icon = "TabBar-Icon-MyQuestions"; } } public static Page...
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Bug, iOS, Label with StartAndExpand HorizontalOptions does not expand if...
Hello there, Because a picture is worth a thousand words, let's start with this: As you can see, I am trying to build rows with a left-aligned Label (LayoutOptions.StartAndExpand) and a right-aligned...
View ArticleEditor slowly scrolling up with keyboard when focused. IOS
When I updated to Xamarin.Forms 1.5.1.6471 I noticed that whenever I put focus on an Editor that is within a scrollview the Editor control will very slowly crawl into position above the keyboard as...
View ArticleExceeded Retry Count of 10
I have updated to the latest Xamarin.Forms. I am using Visual Studio 2013. Since I updated to the latest Xamarin for Visual Studio this morning, I am getting these issues all of the time in Windows...
View ArticleViewModel properties not binding
Hello I have some properties in my viewmodel that I want to bind to a custom control. However, these properties are null once they reach the custom controller. Is there something I am missing? My...
View ArticleVerticalOptions = LayoutOptions.End inside Autosized Grid Row is leaving gap
I'm having a problem with VerticalOptions = LayoutOptions.End inside a grid row. At first I thought it was an issue with Image and autosized rows, but I tried a BoxView and it is also leaving a small...
View ArticleWebView EvaluateJavascript
How is the best way to get the results of a javascript function that is called with EvaluateJavascript? For example: string js = "function myFunction(value1, value2) { if value1 > value2 return true...
View ArticleError The "CreateAdditionalLibraryResourceCache" task failed unexpectedly
Hi, after uptading Xamarin.Forms references in my project via NuGet Visual Studio 2013, When I try to build my solution it appear this error: Error 14 The "CreateAdditionalLibraryResourceCache" task...
View ArticlePublishing android app using VS 2015 or Xamarin Studio 5.9?
Hello, I am a fan of Xamarin Studio with regards to the Android specifics but, it I would like to ask some inputs as well if which is the better tool for creating an android package? What are your...
View ArticleSystem.IO.FileNotFoundException: On InitializeComponent caused by own control
Hello! Please help a newbie. I have problems creating own control: I'm trying to make grid view similar to list view. The problem is in xaml file of the page - when I'm initializing my component app...
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