Specify a default empty DataTemplate instead of the default 'ToString()' DataTemplate

Question

The default DataTemplate in a wpf application displays the result of the .ToString() method. I\'m developing an application where the default DataTemplate should di

Answer 1

I know of no way to do this. As per Joe's comment below, WPF specifically disallows specifying a DataTemplate for type Object.

Depending on your exact requirements, it may be easier to search for a DataTemplate that matches the specific type. If you find one, use it. Otherwise, display nothing. For example:

And in your selector (pseudo-code, obviously):

var dataTemplateKey = new DataTemplateKey() { DataType = theType; };
var dataTemplate = yourControl.FindResource(dataTemplateKey);

if (dataTemplate != null)
{
    return dataTemplate;
}

return NulloDataTemplate;