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syncfusion-wpf-docking

syncfusion-wpf-docking

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About syncfusion-wpf-docking

A guide to using Syncfusion DockingManager for flexible window and document layouts in WPF applications. It covers docking, floating, auto-hide, document modes, and layout persistence for IDE-style tools and other customizable workspaces.

Key features

  1. 01Dock, float, and auto-hide windows
  2. 02Document and tab-group modes
  3. 03Drag-and-drop window placement
  4. 04Save and restore layouts
  5. 05Themes and appearance customization
  6. 06Nested layouts and keyboard navigation

Use cases

  1. 01Building IDE-style tool windows
  2. 02Managing MDI or TDI documents
  3. 03Creating repositionable dashboard panels
  4. 04Persisting user workspace layouts

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/wpf-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-wpf-docking

After installing, type/syncfusion-wpf-dockingin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Bundled files

References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.

references/
advanced-features.md
docking-windows.md
floating-windows.md
getting-started.md
mdi-tdi-functionalities.md
state-persistence.md
styling-and-customization.md
window-states.md

Details

From the project README

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

→ See reference files for detailed examples, patterns, properties, and use cases.

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