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What is Gtk#?

Gtk# is a Graphical User Interface Toolkit for mono and .Net. The project binds the gtk+ toolkit and assorted GNOME libraries, enabling fully native graphical Gnome application development using the Mono and .Net development frameworks.

Features:

  • Multi-platform (UNIX, Windows, MacOS).
  • Wide range of Widgets/Controls.
  • Accessible via the ATK accessibility toolkit.
  • Internationalization.
  • Available from C#, Java, Python, VB.Net and more.
  • UI Builder support.
  • Open Source, Free Software.

What version of Gtk# is used?

Gtk# 2.12 is used. There are different Xamarin and community tools developed with Gtk# 2.

Why has not Gtk# version 3.0 already been used?

At the time of evaluating the choice, Gtk# 3 had some pending bindings, etc.

What platforms are supported?

Linux, MacOS and Windows are supported. This includes not just diversity on desktop platforms. For example, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 in the case of Windows. Also diversity of devices. Run a Xamarin.Forms app on a raspberry pi?. Yes! Xamarin.Forms will support all major mobile platforms along with all major desktop platforms.

What Xamarin.Forms support is included in the GTK backend?

All pages, layouts and controls (including maps) are supported on the GTK backend.

And what about new Xamarin.Forms options (Ex: Forms Embedding)?

Effects, Platforms Specifics, or Forms Embedding are supported options.

Can I extend functionality to new platforms by creating new controls?

Absolutely! You can create effects or custom renders in the same way as iOS or Android.

What has been used with the WebView control?

Internally the browser control makes use of webkit-sharp.

What has been used with the Map control?

Internally the Map control makes use of GMaps.NET.

How can I use all this today?

Is recommended reading the Getting Started section. Basically, you need to sync and compile the repository to access to the Xamarin.Forms.Platforms.GTK.dll library.

How do I make the WebView work?

The Xamarin.Forms GTK backend makes use of webkit-sharp. If you do not have it installed, you must install libwebkit-dev package:

sudo apt-get install libwebkitgtk-dev

I have tried the backend, in Linux I have problems to perform http requests. What can I do?

You would need to install trusted roots certificate from Mozilla as below:

sudo mozroots --import --ask-remove --machine

How will I use the Xamarin.Forms GTK Backend in the future?

Like the rest of platforms. Using NuGet packages and project templates.