WPF set parent (Window)

Question

How do you set the parent of a WPF window when you want to show it as a dialog? Both methods Show() and ShowDialog() don't seem to have that option.

This was possible in Java as you could pass the parent in the constructor. Is it possible in any way in WPF?

EDIT: I'm using C#

You should edit your question and add the language you are using. — rodrigogq, Dec 13 '14 at 19:35
Does this answer your question? [ShowDialog() behind the parent window](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9855954/showdialog-behind-the-parent-window) — StayOnTarget, Jul 30 '21 at 17:41

score 24 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 13 '14 at 19:34

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owner can be set but parent is a readonly property.

var w = new Window();
w.Owner = Window.GetWindow(this);
w.Show();

answered Dec 13 '14 at 19:34

Xilmiki

score 12 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 21 '18 at 13:05

12

on your "Showdialog" object do:

templateWindow.Owner= System.Windows.Application.Current.MainWindow;
templateWindow.ShowDialog();

answered Feb 21 '18 at 13:05

DiSaSteR

In a UserControl, the `Window.GetWindow(this)` doesn't work. This form does. – blearyeye Sep 25 '18 at 18:10

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