User guide

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Data and Resources
Expression Blend makes it easy to prototype, build, and test
data-connected applications even when run-time data and
resources are not available.
Data Context
The Data Context category on Data panel provides a view
of the data context of an object, whether design-time or
run-time, and lets you drag properties, commands, and
methods onto the design surface to bind your user interface
(UI) to them.
Design-Time ViewModels
If your application uses Views and ViewModels patterns, you
can use the Create Sample Data From Class command in the
Data panel to generate design-time sample ViewModels so
that you can continue to design your application in the context
of this data.
Easier Element-To-Element Property Binding
It’s easier than ever to use the Advanced options in the
Properties panel to bind element properties together.
For more information about working with data, see “Displaying
data” in the Expression Blend User Guide.