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.

When to Use This Skill

• Creating dashboard layouts - Organize information in a flexible grid of tiles
• Implementing drag-drop interfaces - Allow users to rearrange tiles freely
• Building maximizable/minimizable views - Let tiles expand and collapse
• Customizing tile headers and content - Create rich, branded tile presentations
• Data-binding scenarios - Dynamically populate tiles from data sources
• Responsive dashboard applications - Build modern, interactive 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">
    <Grid>
        <syncfusion:TileViewControl Name="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>
    </Grid>
</Window>

Common Patterns

Pattern 1: Basic Tile Grid

Simple tiles in a matrix layout with auto-arrangement:

<syncfusion:TileViewControl>
    <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Dashboard" MinimizedHeight="100" MinimizedWidth="100"/>
    <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Reports" MinimizedHeight="100" MinimizedWidth="100"/>
    <syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Settings" MinimizedHeight="100" MinimizedWidth="100"/>
</syncfusion:TileViewControl>

Pattern 2: Maximizable/Minimizable Tiles

Tiles that expand when selected:

<syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Expandable"
                         CanMaximize="True"
                         CanMinimize="True"
                         MaximizedHeight="300"
                         MaximizedWidth="400"/>

Pattern 3: Closable Tiles

Allow users to close tiles with a close button:

<syncfusion:TileViewItem Header="Closable" 
                         CanClose="True"
                         Close="TileViewItem_Close"/>

Pattern 4: Drag-Drop Arrangement

Enable users to drag and reorder tiles:

tileViewControl.AllowDragDrop = true;

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