syncfusion-wpf-tile-view

name	syncfusion-wpf-tile-view
description	Create and configure WPF TileView controls for organizing and displaying content in tile layouts. Use this skill whenever users need to implement tile-based layouts, arrange tiles in matrix positions, add drag-drop functionality to tiles, maximize/minimize tile items, customize tile headers and appearance, bind data to tile views, or create responsive dashboard-like layouts. Essential for building WPF applications with interactive tiled interfaces.
metadata	{"author":"Syncfusion Inc","version":"34.1.29"}

WPF TileView Implementation

The TileViewControl is a WPF container that hosts TileViewItems in a customizable matrix layout. It supports auto-arrangement, drag-drop reordering, maximize/minimize functionality, and rich customization options.

Use Cases

• Dashboards: Organize information in flexible tile grids
• Drag-drop interfaces: Allow users to rearrange tiles
• Expandable views: Tiles with maximize/minimize functionality
• Rich customization: Branded headers, content, and styling
• Data binding: Dynamic tile population from collections
• Interactive apps: Modern, responsive WPF interfaces

Documentation Navigation

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

• Assembly installation and NuGet setup
• Adding TileViewControl via designer, XAML, and C#
• Basic configuration and initial setup
• Creating your first TileView

TileViewItem Features

📄 Read: references/tile-items-features.md

• TileViewItem structure and properties
• Header customization and styling
• Closable items with close buttons
• Maximizable and minimizable items
• TileViewItem states and behavior

Arrangement and Layout

📄 Read: references/arrangement-and-layout.md

• Auto-arrangement in matrix positions
• Drag-drop support and item reordering
• BringIntoView and scroll functionality
• Positioning and layout management
• Matrix-based tile placement

Data Binding

📄 Read: references/data-binding.md

• Binding TileView to data sources
• Item templates and data templates
• Dynamic tile creation from collections
• Master-detail binding patterns

Appearance and Customization

📄 Read: references/appearance-customization.md

• Styling and theming TileView
• Custom appearance for minimized/maximized states
• Content area customization
• Scroll bar and border styling
• Visual customization patterns

Quick Start

<Window xmlns:syncfusion="http://schemas.syncfusion.com/wpf">
    <syncfusion:TileViewControl Height="400" Width="600">
        <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Tile 1"><TextBlock>Content 1</TextBlock></syncfusion:TileViewItem>
        <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Tile 2"><TextBlock>Content 2</TextBlock></syncfusion:TileViewItem>
        <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Tile 3"><TextBlock>Content 3</TextBlock></syncfusion:TileViewItem>
    </syncfusion:TileViewControl>
</Window>

Common Patterns

• Basic grid: Matrix layout with auto-arranged tiles of uniform size
• Maximizable/minimizable: Tiles with CanMaximize="True" and CanMinimize="True" that expand on selection
• Closable tiles: Set CanClose="True" to show close button with Close="Handler" event
• Drag-drop reordering: Set AllowDragDrop="True" to enable tile repositioning

Key Properties

Property	Type	Purpose
Header	Object	Tile header content/title
Content	Object	Main tile content area
CanMaximize	bool	Enable maximize functionality
CanMinimize	bool	Enable minimize functionality
CanClose	bool	Show close button
MinimizedHeight / MinimizedWidth	double	Size when minimized
MaximizedHeight / MaximizedWidth	double	Size when maximized
AllowDragDrop	bool	Allow tile reordering

Next Steps

• New to TileView? Start with Getting Started
• Need specific item features? See TileViewItem Features
• Building custom layouts? Read Arrangement and Layout
• Working with data? Check Data Binding
• Styling tiles? Explore Appearance and Customization