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ElementExtensions

A set of extension methods on the Xamarin.Forms Element class.

Methods

• FindOwner : a method to locate a specific type in the parent/child tree, starting at a given element and moving backwards.

• FindResource : locates a named resource, starting at a specific element and walking up the visual tree. Throws an exception if the resource does not exist.

• TryFindResource : locates a named resource, starting at a specific element and walking up the visual tree. Returns true/false based on whether the resource exists.