How to handle/capture a long press in windows store apps

Question

Could anyone tell me how to capture a long press for a windows store app in C#? I can used a "tapped" gesture no problem but when I replace TappedRoutedEventArgs with HoldingRoutedEvent it just doesn't register a holding gesture. I'm testing this with my laptop so could it be that it doesn't recognize a mouse holding event?

I'm assuming there's similar functionality for the windows phone 7 but they're mostly for Silverlight which isn't used for Windows 8. Any links/examples would be a great help!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Use the Holding Event:

XAML:

<Grid Background="{StaticResource ApplicationPageBackgroundThemeBrush}" Holding="Grid_Holding_1">
</Grid>

CS:

private void Grid_Holding_1(object sender, HoldingRoutedEventArgs e)
{
    Debug.WriteLine("You held at" + DateTime.Now.ToString());
}

You are correct about the mouse not firing the holding event. Run it in the simulator and then you can use the "Basic Touch Mode" to simulate the hold.