Have a wpf window inside another wpf window

Question

Is there a way to host a WPF window inside another WPF window. I have a couple of somewhat complex forms in place. But now to simplify things I am trying to merge a few of them as tabpages inside one 'Dashboard' form.

Please note that I am not trying to host a Windows Form, but another WPF window

Answer 1

Can I answer this question with another question; why would you not create them as controls rather than other WPF windows, that you want to host in the main WPF window?

Answer 2

If you want tabpages, why not use a TabControl with UserControls inside ? If you need to transform one of these tabs to a floating window, just put the UserControl in a new Window...

Answer 3

I think what you're asking for is MDI, Multiple Document Interface. Something like this might help.

Do note, however, that the MDI paradigm is largely shunned these days. There are usually better ways to achieve the same functionality.

HTH, Kent

Answer 4

I think you want to hosting contents of WPF Window1.xaml (page1.xaml) inside within another WPF Window.

Well...you can use Navigation. Instead running window1.xaml contents inside tab then you can work with your data inside Navigation. Navigation can run within WPF Window Application. You just design your form / UI in page1.xaml.

one another..MDI old and rusty. We want clear of top window nowadays.