Hi zzz,
We have analyzed
about your requirement “Diagram using Nonhierarchical data with ItemSource”.
This can be achieved in Diagram WPF with manual Layout (ItemSource for Node)
and utility for Connectors in Application level.
Node and connector property of diagram is
read-only, items cannot be added or removed from it, but it cannot be assigned
with a new collection.
We have ItemsSource property that supports
data-binding, we can do two things using this property.
1. A collection of business object can be
assigned to it, a view (Node) will be generated for each business object.
2. When a hierarchy of objects (nested
collection) are assigned, based on HierarchicalDataTemplate, a tree will be
generated based on the parent child relationship.
So, using 1st approach, Node can
generated through databinding through ItemSource property.
But, connector cannot
be binded with items source. But we can work around this binding with a utility
class in application level.
Suggestion:
Your requirement can be achieved in application level by deriving the
DiagramControl and providing two properties for binding your Data. But, adding/removing
of the Node and Connector based on the given data should be handled manually in
application level.
Please let us know if you have further
assistance on this.
Regards,
Saranya C