In order to add a RadBusyIndicator to your application, you have to simply create an instance of it in your XAML.

Note
As the RadBusyIndicator is located in the Telerik.Windows.Controls namespace of the Telerik.Windows.Controls assembly, you have to add references to the following assembly to your project: Telerik.Windows.Controls You also have to declare the following namespace in your UserControl: CopyXAML xmlns:telerik="http://schemas.telerik.com/2008/xaml/presentation"

Here is a sample code:

CopyXAML

<telerik:RadBusyIndicator x:Name="radBusyIndicator">
    <!--Some Content-->
</telerik:RadBusyIndicator>

You can also create a RadBusyIndicator in code-behind:

CopyC#

RadBusyIndicator busyIndicator = new RadBusyIndicator();

CopyVB.NET

Dim busyIndicator As New RadBusyIndicator()

Note
When you are using the RadBusyIndicator control you always have to set its Content property. This will be the content on top of which you want to visualize the RadBusyIndicator control.

In order to display the RadBusyIndicator in your application you will have to use its IsBusy property. When set to True the RadBusyIndicator control becomes visible.

Take a look at the Styles and Templates section which is entirely dedicated to styling and templating the RadBusyIndicator control.

In order to learn how to use the RadBusyIndicator and what capabilities it holds, read the various topics that describe its features. Learn more about the:

• Progress Determination
• Report changing progress values
• Define custom Busy Content
• Delay the RadBusyIndicator's display
• Use the RadBusyindicator when calling service methods

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