Convert Xaml to Baml

Question

Is there a way to convert xaml to Baml. I have no source code and need to make a small change to an application that is no longer supported. I have the xaml file and can make the changes but I need to get it back to Baml format. I can save the raw baml file and open in notepad++ but it's unreadable. I can change dates and colours in the unreadable baml file save it and it works. So I need a baml editor or converter for xaml to Baml

Answer 1

BAML is just compiled XAML file, so I would imagine that you could simply compile the XAML file to get the appropriate BAML code.

If you have access to Visual Studio, you could likely create a project containing your single XAML file(s) and building/compiling it, which should generate the appropriate BAML file(s). This related question details the process.

Additionally, a tool like this XAML Code Behind Generator might be of some use to you as well. While it may not generate the appropriate BAML, it could give you a bit more information about the project/source in general.