Programming languages
VB.NET, C#
Overview
This sample demonstrates how to use Xceed Docking Windows in an MDI application.
This sample specifically demonstrates how to:
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Create an instance of the DockLayoutManager class.
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Create classes that derive from the ToolWindow class.
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Add tool windows to the dock-layout manager's ToolWindows collection.
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Load and save the state, size, location, and visibility of tool windows using the LoadLayout and SaveLayout methods.
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Prevent/allow tool windows from being docked, floating, auto hide, or hidden via the AllowDocking, AllowFloating, AllowAutoHide, and AllowHide properties.
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Access sibling tool windows via a tool window's DockLayoutManager property.
The "decisions.gif" image that is used as the default image was borrowed from the Exploding Dog web site located at http://www.explodingdog.com.
Project location & filename
C#: Xceed Samples\Xceed Docking Windows for WinForms v[#.#]\CSharp\Imaging\ImagingCS.csproj
VB.NET: Xceed Samples\Xceed Docking Windows for WinForms v[#.#]\Visual Basic .NET\Imaging\Imaging.vbproj