What are the three types of WPF routing strategies?

WPF supports Tunneling (downward from root to source), Bubbling (upward from source to root), and Direct (handled only by the source element).

What is the difference between Source and OriginalSource in WPF?

Source identifies the object that raised the event in the logical tree, while OriginalSource identifies the specific visual element that first received the input.

How do I stop a WPF event from propagating further?

Set the 'e.Handled' property to true within the event handler to stop the event from continuing its route through the visual tree.

Why would I use a Tunneling (Preview) event instead of a Bubbling event?

Tunneling events allow parent elements to intercept or cancel an event before it reaches the target child element, which is ideal for validation or global shortcuts.

WPF Routed Event Patterns

Name: WPF Routed Event Patterns
Author: christian289

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개발자 도구

Implements and manages complex WPF event propagation strategies including bubbling, tunneling, and custom routed events.

소개

This skill provides expert guidance on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) routed event system, enabling developers to handle event propagation through the element tree efficiently. It covers the core strategies—Bubbling, Tunneling, and Direct—while providing implementation patterns for custom events, event suppression, and class-level handling. It is particularly useful for building sophisticated desktop UIs in .NET where precise control over user input and event flow is required to maintain clean, decoupled code.

주요 기능

Patterns for creating custom routed events and custom EventArgs
Event propagation control using the Handled property
Class-level event handler registration for global instance control
6 GitHub stars
Implementation of Bubbling, Tunneling, and Direct routing strategies
Attached event definitions for decoupled parent-child communication

사용 사례

Optimizing UI performance by aggregating child events at the container level
Implementing global input validation or event interception via Preview events
Building custom WPF controls that require specialized event notification systems

소개

주요 기능

Patterns for creating custom routed events and custom EventArgs
Event propagation control using the Handled property
Class-level event handler registration for global instance control
6 GitHub stars
Implementation of Bubbling, Tunneling, and Direct routing strategies
Attached event definitions for decoupled parent-child communication

사용 사례

Optimizing UI performance by aggregating child events at the container level
Implementing global input validation or event interception via Preview events
Building custom WPF controls that require specialized event notification systems