ValueConverters.NET

The EnumWrapperConverter allows you to display localized strings for enum values. It works by reading [Display] attributes on enum members that point to a resource file.

Implementation Steps:

1. Annotate the Enum: Define your enum and use the [Display] attribute on members. Specify the Name (the key in your resource file) and the ResourceType (the class containing your resources).
2. Setup Resources: Create .resx files (e.g., StringResources.resx and StringResources.de.resx) containing the keys defined in your enum attributes.
3. Expose in ViewModel: Provide the enum property in your ViewModel.
4. Bind in View: Use the EnumWrapperConverter in your XAML binding.

// 1. Define and annotate enum
[DataContract]
public enum PartyMode
{
    [EnumMember]
    [Display(Name = "PartyMode_Off", ResourceType = typeof(PartyModeResources))]
    Off
}

// 2. Expose in ViewModel
public PartyMode PartyMode
{
    get { return this.partyMode; }
    set { this.partyMode = value; this.OnPropertyChanged(() => this.PartyMode); }
}

<!-- 3. Bind in View -->
<Label Content="{Binding PartyMode, Converter={StaticResource EnumWrapperConverter}}" />

Value converters are culture-aware. While the underlying platform usually provides the culture, you can override this behavior using the PreferredCulture property or by setting a global default.

Override Behaviors

Use PreferredCulture to select one of the following:

• PreferredCulture.ConverterCulture: Uses the culture provided by the underlying platform (Default).
• ConverterCulture.CurrentCulture: Overrides with CultureInfo.CurrentCulture.
• ConverterCulture.CurrentUICulture: Overrides with CultureInfo.CurrentUICulture.

Global Configuration

You can set the default behavior for all converters in your application using: ValueConvertersConfig.DefaultPreferredCulture.

Note: In WPF, if you change CultureInfo.CurrentCulture or CultureInfo.CurrentUICulture at runtime, you must manually call OnPropertyChanged to ensure the UI updates, as the platform-provided culture parameter may not update automatically.