• Article

MarkupExtension.ProvideValue Method

Microsoft Silverlight will reach end of support after October 2021. Learn more.

When implemented in a derived class, returns an object that is provided as the value of the target property for this markup extension.

Namespace:  System.Windows.Markup
Assembly:  System.Windows (in System.Windows.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public MustOverride Function ProvideValue ( _
    serviceProvider As IServiceProvider _
) As Object

public abstract Object ProvideValue(
    IServiceProvider serviceProvider
)

Parameters

  • serviceProvider
    Type: System.IServiceProvider
    A service provider helper that can provide services for the markup extension.

Return Value

Type: System.Object
The object value to set on the property where the extension is applied.

Implements

IMarkupExtension<T>.ProvideValue(IServiceProvider)

Remarks

For most scenarios, custom markup extensions should implement the IMarkupExtension<T> interface and the ProvideValue method.

Version Information

Silverlight

Supported in: 5

Platforms

For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.