Silverlight: Creating a DataTemplate in XAML, and assigning it in code?

Question

Is it possible to create a DataTemplate in XAML, and apply it to various controls via code?

If so, how do I reference a DataTemplate that I've built in XAML?

Answer 1

if you have

   <UserControl.Resources>
       <DataTemplate x:Name="myTemplate" />
   </UserControl.Resources>

defined as a resource, you can reference it like this

var myTemplate  = (DataTemplate) Resources["myTemplate"];