Project Templates
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When you create a new project, you can use project templates to speed up the development process. See the following topic on docs.microsoft.com for information on how to create new projects: Create a new project in Visual Studio.
This topic explains how to configure and use project templates for Xamarin apps based on DevExpress components.
How to Install Templates
Do any of the following to install DevExpress project templates for Xamarin:
- Navigate to DevExpress Xamarin Project Templates for Visual Studio 2019 or DevExpress Xamarin Project Templates for Visual Studio 2022 in the Visual Studio Marketplace. Download and install the extension.
In Visual Studio, navigate to Extensions > Manage Extensions. In the opened window, go to Online > Visual Studio Marketplace. Find DevExpress Xamarin Project Templates and click Download. Restart Visual Studio.
Tip
The DevExpress Xamarin Project Templates reference the latest version of DevExpress components. We recommend that you always use the latest version. If you do not wish to update, disable automatic template updates to use previous versions of DevExpress components.
Navigate to Installed, select the extension, and disable the Automatically update this extension option.
How to Use a Template
In Visual Studio, invoke File > New > Project. In the Create a new project window, find the DevExpress v.21.2 Mobile App (Xamarin.Forms) template and click Next.
Configure the Project
In the Configure your new project window, specify the required fields and click Create.
In the opened New mobile app window, select the main page type:
Tabbed—the main project page uses tabs to enable navigation between screens/pages.
Drawer—the main project page uses a navigation drawer to switch between screens/pages.
Blank—the project does not contain pre-configured pages. You can create your page from scratch and customize as needs dictate.
If a non-blank template is selected, the project also contains the Sign Up, Log In, About, and other auxiliary pages that can be configured based on business needs/requirements.
You can also select the target platforms and controls that you plan to use. The wizard creates the corresponding projects in the solution and installs NuGet packages.
Important
You MUST register your personal NuGet feed for the solution to build correctly. If you are unfamiliar with NuGet packages, please review the following Microsoft help topic (to register a NuGet source): Install and manage packages in Visual Studio using the NuGet Package Manager.