[SideMenu] Set selected item in code

[charesch]

Does anyone know how to set the selected sidemenuitem in code?

I've set IsSelected to true to the menu item I want selected and IsSelected to false to all the others. Although, the menu does react properly afterwards. Something is missing. For example, a menu that has items doesn't collapse when unselected with code.

Thank you so much for your help.

[charesch]

Solved by using item.RaiseEvent(new RoutedEventArgs(SideMenuItem.SelectedEvent));