Embedding a Windows Form into a WPF application

Question

I have a Old windows form application and i don't want to convert it to wpf , i want to embed it inside my wpf application main window . How can i do this ?.

Also , How Can i transfer text between wpf and embeded WinForm using WindowsFormHost ?

Solution 1

You'll want to use a WindowsFormsHost. Check this tutorial out (shows how to do WPF in WinForms and vice versa).

Solution 2

You can use the WindowsFormsHost to add single Forms into an WPF application. If this is enough for your purposes have a look at this walkthrough.

Comments

[rajat]

Can i transfer data between wpf and embeded WinForm using WindowsFormHost ?

[Security Hound]

@rajat - Yes. WindowsFormHost works just like a UserControl of course it sounds like it would be fair easier just to convert your application.