I'd like to dynamically generate some controls in my silverlight application.
To be more clear, here's a simplified definition of my class:
public class TestClass
{
[Display(Name="First Name")]
public string FirstName { get; set; }
[Display(Name = "Last Name")]
public string LastName { get; set; }
public List<CustomProperty> CustomProperties { get; set; }
}
Each "CustomProperty" will finally be a TextBox, CheckBox or ComboBox:
public class CustomProperty
{
public CustomDataType DataType { get; set; } //enum:integer, string, datetime, etc
public object Value { get; set; }
public string DisplayName { get; set; }
public string Mappings { get; set; } // Simulating enums' behavior.
}
What is the best way to implement this using MVVM pattern? If I parse CustomProperties in ViewModel, and find out which controls should be created, How can I create new controls in my view based on MVVM pattern.
Is there any silverlight control that can help me make the UI faster?
Can I define data annotations programmatically? for example after parsing the custom property, can I add some data annotations (Display, Validation) to the property and bind it to a DataForm, PropertyGrid or a useful control for this situation?
Thank you.