xaml Converters
Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| value | The value to convert from |
| targetType | The type being converted to |
| parameter | Optional value to control how the conversion works |
| culture | CultureInfo object - required if localisation needed |
Remarks
The Convert method converts the value from the source (usually the view model) to the target (usually a property of a control).
The ConvertBack method converts the value from the target back to the source. It is only needed if the binding is TwoWay or OneWayToSource.
When a ConvertBack is not supported, i.e. there is no one-to-one mapping between the pre-conversion value and the post-conversion value, it's common practice to have the ConvertBack method return DependencyProperty.UnsetValue. It's a better option than throwing an exception (e.g. NotImplementedException) as it avoids unexpected runtime errors. Also, bindings can benefit of their FallbackValue when DependencyProperty.UnsetValue is returned by a converter.
