Using dynamic logical resources in WPF

In the previous recipe, we learned how to use logical resources using the StaticResource markup extension. In this recipe, we will learn how to use logical resources using the DynamicResource markup extension and will also learn the difference between them.

Getting ready

Get started by creating a new project. Open the Visual Studio IDE and create a new WPF application project called CH07.DynamicResourceDemo.

How to do it...

Follow these steps to use logical resources dynamically and modify the values of the resource as per the need:

1. Open the MainWindow.xaml file and replace the Grid with a StackPanel.
2. Add a border inside the StackPanel and set its dimensions.
3. Add another StackPanel inside the panel and add a group of three radio buttons inside it. Label them as Red, Green, and Blue. Here's the complete XAML code:

<StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal"> 
    <Border Height="80" 
            Width="150" 
            Margin="8"/> 
    <StackPanel...