How to place existing window item on SketchFlow map and in SketchFlow prototype?

Question

Is there a way to create windows in Expression then put them in a SketchFlow prototype?

I have created several Window items in a SketchFlow project (by selecting "Project" in the main menu, then "Add New Item..." then picking "Window").

I want to use these windows in a SketchFlow prototype.

But there is no way to add them to the SketchFlow map.

It looks like you can only create new screens on the SketchFlow map but not add anything that exists. The only item it lets you create is a UserControl.

Is there a way to put window items in a prototype?

Thanks.

Answer 1

You are correct in your observation that only UserControl objects can be in the SketchFlow map. Windows are top level objects in WPF, so there isn't a good way to use a Window control in the SketchFlow player. One option is to select content in your Window and select Make Into UserControl, then you can convert your UserControl to a SketchFlow screen in the project pane (context menu).