Retrieves the named element in the instantiated ControlTemplate visual tree.
Syntax
Parameters
- childName
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Type: System.String [.NET] | Platform::String [C++]
The name of the element to find.
Return value
Type: DependencyObject
The named element from the template, if the element is found. Can return null if no element with name childName was found in the template.
Remarks
You call GetTemplateChild to get references to objects in a controls Template after it's instantiated. The ControlTemplate is instantiated in the OnApplyTemplate method. You can use the GetTemplateChild method inside your OnApplyTemplate override and keep a reference to the objects you need.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows 8 |
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Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2012 |
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Build date: 3/12/2013
