x:Bind inside a ResourceDictionary but outside a DataTemplate does not work

[matthew4850]

Describe the bug
If you have a ResourceDictionary with a code-behind and you try to x:Bind one element to the property of another but are not inside a data template it will generate a bad g.cs file that does not compile. It seems to assume the ResourceDictionary is a FrameworkElement as it uses the Loading property.

Steps to reproduce the bug
Create a ResourceDictionary with a code-behind.
Then create two elements, one with an x:Name and the other binding to that x:Name.

Expected behavior
It successfully x:Binds.

Screenshots
Used xaml code.

Error inside generated .g.cs file

Version Info
MinSDK: 15063
TargetSDK: 18362

[alexdi220]

Hi @matthew4850
I've noticed that you used the x:Name instead of x:Key. Try to replace it.

[michael-hawker]

Is this related to #2508?

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