Loading from XML while RadDock is hidden

[Luc]

Here is an interesting situation :

- I use a RadDock containing 2 ToolWindows, docked in a shared TabStrip.
- I change win1's dockstate to 'floating'.
- I change win2's dockstate to 'autohide'.
- I save RadDock's configuration in an XML file.
- I use RadDock.Hide().

Now, to avoid a possible flicker on the screen, I wish to load the previous XML file before showing RadDock again. After RadDock.Show(), both ToolWindows are in a 'autohide' state ! If I 'unpin' win1, it gets back to the 'floating' state. But double-clicking on its title-bar won't dock it any more.

Is there a way to safely load a XML configuration while having RadDock hidden ?

[Dess | Tech Support Engineer, Principal]

Hello Luc,

Thank you for contacting Telerik Support.

I confirm that it is an issue with our RadDock's saving/loading layout, when you have two ToolWindows, docked in a shared TabStrip (one of which is in "AutoHide" state and the other window is in "Floating" state). I have logged it in our Feedback Portal. You can track its progress, subscribe for status changes and add your vote/comment to it on the following link - Feedback Item.

I have also updated your Telerik points.

Currently, the possible solution that I can suggest is to restore manually the correct state:

Dictionary<string, DockState> currentState = new Dictionary<string, DockState>();

public Form1()
{
    InitializeComponent();
}
//load layout
private void radButton2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
     this.radDock1.LoadFromXml("..\\..\\..\\layout1.xml");
    foreach (DockWindow window in this.radDock1.DockWindows.ToolWindows)
    {
        if (currentState.ContainsKey(window.Text))
        {
            DockState state = currentState[window.Text];
            if (window.DockState != DockState.Docked)
            {
                window.DockState = DockState.Docked;
            }
            window.DockState = state;
        }
    }
}

//save layout
private void radButton1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
     foreach (DockWindow window in this.radDock1.DockWindows.ToolWindows)
    {
        if (!currentState.ContainsKey(window.Text))
        {
            currentState.Add(window.Text, window.DockState);
        }
    }
    this.radDock1.SaveToXml("..\\..\\..\\layout1.xml");
}

I hope this information helps. Should you have further questions, I would be glad to help.

 

Regards,
Desislava
Telerik