syncfusion-wpf-docking

name	syncfusion-wpf-docking
description	Implements the Syncfusion WPF DockingManager control for Visual Studio-like docking interfaces with MDI/TDI support, floating windows, and auto-hide panels. Use this when creating docking layouts, window management systems, tabbed document interfaces, or IDE-style layouts in WPF applications. Covers dock panels, floating windows, auto-hide functionality, state persistence, and window management.
metadata	{"author":"Syncfusion Inc","version":"34.1.29"}

Implementing Syncfusion WPF DockingManager

The DockingManager provides a comprehensive window management system similar to Visual Studio. It enables child controls to be docked, floated, auto-hidden, or displayed as documents with full drag-and-drop support, state persistence, and customization options.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill for:

• IDE-style applications with tool windows and document areas
• MDI/TDI document management applications
• Complex layouts with flexible window arrangements
• Dashboard applications with repositionable panels
• Design applications requiring customizable workspaces
• Any application where users need persistent layout preferences

Documentation

📄 Getting Started — Installation, basic setup, XAML/C# examples
📄 Window States — Dock, Float, AutoHidden, Document states
📄 Docking Windows — Positioning, targeting, docking behavior
📄 Floating Windows — Native float, multi-monitor, snapping
📄 MDI/TDI — Document modes, tab groups, tabs
📄 State Persistence — Saving/loading layouts, serialization
📄 Styling & Customization — Themes, templates, appearance
📄 Advanced Features — Linked managers, nested layouts, keyboard nav

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