Creating start-up component is essential step in creating MX-Frame application. With MxBootstrapper component all other components developed with MX-Developer are imported in runtime, in MX-Client.

Usually one start-up component is created per MxSolution although the number is not limited. More than one of the components can be created in order to provide various possibilities of registered Mx components.

Usually the last step in creating an application is to create a start-up component. Without a bootstrapper, navigation and its user interfaces will not be shown in MX-Client.

To create MxBootstrapper component

1. In Solution Explorer right click Bootstrappers folder and choose Add -> New Item.  
2. In section My Templates select MxBootstrapper template and enter the name in the text editor below. 
3. Click Add.  
4. When MxBootstrapper component is created for the first time, window appears requesting the confirmation to create it. Click Trust.  
5. Rebuild the project.

In Solution Explorer new start-up component is added to the folder Bootstrappers.

NOTE: Rebuilding is a necessary step prior using a newly created component in another designer or control. For example, in order for bootstrapper component to recognize a newly created navigation component, the project must be rebuilt.

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