Setting Default Template of an Element Type

04-11-2009 12:25 AM |

 I think I'm missing something basic here, but I can't figure out how to set the default template for any given element type.  For example, if I have a resource dictionary with:

<ResourceDictionary
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation" 
    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml" >
    <Style TargetType="Button">
        <Setter Property="Template">
            <Setter.Value>
                <ControlTemplate TargetType="Button">
                    <Border Background="HotPink" Width="120" Height="20"></Border>
                </ControlTemplate>
            </Setter.Value>
        </Setter>
    </Style>
</ResourceDictionary>

And I reference that dictionary in my control.  Because I haven't given it a specific key I thought it would apply to all Button's in the control.  But it doesn't. 

What am I missing, and I totally off track here? 

If so, how can I set a generic template for a particular type?

Thanks!