From be47b8d249b4569719775310dbf81895157c548e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swetha Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:37 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Readme file --- README.md | 64 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 63 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 284a4c1..14c7908 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,69 @@ # Xamarin Navigation Drawer (SfNavigationDrawer) -Essential NavigationDrawer for Xamarin.Forms is a simpler component to create navigation pane in application. It has a content area and a sliding pane that slides out from the edge of the page. The pane can be opened by swiping the edges of the screen or programmatically. +This section explains you the steps required to create a navigation DrawerPanel with content area and data filled drawer and it covers only the minimal features that you need to know to get started with the NavigationDrawer. For know more details about NavigationDrawer: https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-navigation-drawer NavigationDrawer user guide documentation: https://help.syncfusion.com/xamarin/navigation-drawer/getting-started + +# Assembly deployment +After installing Essential Studio for Xamarin, you can find all the required assemblies in the installation folders, {Syncfusion Essential Studio Installed location} \Essential Studio\{Version #}\Xamarin\lib. + +# Adding SfNavigationDrawer reference +You can add SfNavigationDrawer reference using one of the following methods: + +## Method 1: Adding SfNavigationDrawer reference from nuget.org + +Syncfusion Xamarin components are available in nuget.org. To add SfNavigationDrawer to your project, open the NuGet package manager in Visual Studio, search for Syncfusion.Xamarin.SfNavigationDrawer, and then install it. + +## Method 2: Adding SfNavigationDrawer reference from toolbox + +Syncfusion also provides Xamarin Toolbox. Using this toolbox, you can drag the SfNavigationDrawer control to the XAML page. It will automatically install the required NuGet packages and add the namespace to the page. To install Syncfusion Xamarin Toolbox, refer to Toolbox. + +## Method 3: Adding SfNavigationDrawer assemblies manually from the installed location + +If you prefer to manually reference the assemblies instead referencing from NuGet, add the following assemblies in respective projects. + +# Initialize SfNavigationDrawer +Import the SfNavigationDrawer namespace in respective Page as shown below: + +**[XAML]** +``` + +``` +**[C#]** +``` +using Syncfusion.SfNavigationDrawer.XForms; +``` +Then initialize an empty navigation drawer as shown below, + +**[XAML]** +``` + + + + + + ``` +**[C#]** +``` +public MainPage() +{ + InitializeComponent(); + SfNavigationDrawer navigationDrawer = new SfNavigationDrawer(); + Grid grid = new Grid(); + navigationDrawer.ContentView = grid; + this.Content = navigationDrawer; +} +``` +## How to run this application? + +To run this application, you need to first clone the xamarin-forms-sfnavigationdrawer repository and then open it in Visual Studio 2022. Now, simply build and run your project to view the output. + +## Troubleshooting ## +### Path too long exception +If you are facing path too long exception when building this example project, close Visual Studio and rename the repository to short and build the project. + +## License + +Syncfusion has no liability for any damage or consequence that may arise by using or viewing the samples. The samples are for demonstrative purposes, and if you choose to use or access the samples, you agree to not hold Syncfusion liable, in any form, for any damage that is related to use, for accessing, or viewing the samples. By accessing, viewing, or seeing the samples, you acknowledge and agree Syncfusion’s samples will not allow you seek injunctive relief in any form for any claim related to the sample. If you do not agree to this, do not view, access, utilize, or otherwise do anything with Syncfusion’s samples. \ No newline at end of file