Binding to the ItemSource

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I'm trying to build dynamically a AutoCompleteBox. Then I want to use a list of Clients in my itemsource, and the user visualize the DescClient field.

List<Client> clients = ClientAction.getClientsFromUsers(Environment.UserName);
(field as AutoCompleteBox).ItemsSource = clients;

//CLIENT MEMBERS
    private int idClient;
            private string descClient;
            private int idGroup;
            private User user;

Already tried like:

(field as AutoCompleteBox).ValueMemberPath = "DescClient"

But doesn't show anything. Am I doing something wrong afecting the ValueMemberPath or should I use another Proprety?

Just a note, you should better write `((AutoCompleteBox)field)` instead of `(field as AutoCompleteBox)`, because in case `field` is not an AutoCompleteBox it would correctly throw an InvalidCastException, instead of a NullReferenceException. — Clemens, Mar 15 '16 at 10:41

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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As stated here you can use ItemTemplate (there's also a reference on how to create DataTemplate from code, if you need it).

here a guide on AutoCompleteBox from Jeff Wilcox website.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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answered Mar 15 '16 at 11:02

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I tried that approach, creating my user control with the bindings, but it stays the same – Andre Roque Mar 15 '16 at 11:27
Right now the list is returning me not the DescField but the full name of Client .Client I guess I'm missing some atribute to display only that field – Andre Roque Mar 15 '16 at 11:31
Already worked! I had to add ValueMemberPath="DescClient" to controls:AutoCompleteBox. thanks a lot – Andre Roque Mar 15 '16 at 11:38

Binding to the ItemSource

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