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The Design Converters.

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Aug 22, 2026
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dotnet add package nkast.Xna.Framework.Design --version 4.3.9001
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README

Xna.Framework.Design

Design-time support for Xna.Framework types.

Overview

The Xna.Framework.Design package provides type converters that enable proper serialization and editing of Xna.Framework types. It includes:

  • Type Converters: ColorConverter, Vector2Converter, Vector3Converter, Vector4Converter
  • Designer Support: Enables XAML and Form designers to work with XNA types
  • Serialization: Proper conversion between types and their string representations

Installation

dotnet add package nkast.Xna.Framework.Design

Usage

This package is typically only needed at design-time in Editor Tools. It's automatically discovered by the designer framework.

using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Design;

// Type converters are automatically used by .net
// when editing properties of type Color, Vector2, etc.
// Example in XAML or property editors:
// Background="#FF0000" or "Red"
// Offset="10,20"

Changes from Previous Version

No structural changes between v4.2.9001 and v4.3.9001.

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