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Overview

Breadcrumb is a control that presents a selected item from a hierarchy in a linear fashion.

Some of the more major features include:

  • Duplicates all functionality found in the Windows Vista explorer breadcrumb control.
  • Multiple built-in themes.
  • Allows the selected item to be set using numerous methods.
  • Includes an edit mode, which allows the selected path to be modified directly.
  • Fully customizable drop-down list, which can contain recent items, favorite items, or any other custom items.
  • Auto-minimizes any number of non-selected items.
  • Hides items when the selected trail cannot fit into the current width of the control.
  • Integrated progress bar, which is displayed in the background.
  • Support for tail items, which allow for faster navigation down the hierarchy.
  • Support for custom action buttons shown on the right side of the control.
  • Support for HierarchicalDataTemplate.