How to read Xamarin Xaml x:Name in code behind C#?

Question

I thought it would be a great to be able to generate automated ids based on x:Name values, which could be set in custom controls.

However I've not be able to find a way to retrieve the x:Name in code.

Just for clarity I'm using our CustomButton and CustomLabel controls for all buttons and labels etc.

Answer 1

Here is for example a button set in XAML file:

<Button x:Name="MyButton" Text="Click here" />

And then, you can read "x:Name" attribute in code behind:

MyButton.AutomationId = nameof(MyButton);