RadDocking LoadLayout => ArgumentOutOfRangeException

[Theo]

When trying to do a loadlayout on a RadDocking control, it will throw an ArgumentOutOfRangeException. This exception is thrown, due to II use custom controls in the RadDocking Control. I also saw this thread, http://www.telerik.com/community/forums/silverlight/docking/loadlayout-argumentoutofrangeexception.aspx. The thread mentioned, is about SIlverLight and I use the WPF version. So is this a known bug, or is there maybe a workaround available?

[Rosen Vladimirov]

Hi Theo,

First of all, please accept my apology for the late reply. Now for your question - the limitation is valid for both WPF and Silverlight. As mentioned in the forum thread you've found, you can workaround the problem by editing the xml serialized string and replacing your UserControl name with RadPane. I'm sending you a sample project demonstrating this approach.

Hopefully this helps. Feel free to contact us in case you have any problems or concerns.

Regards,
Rosen Vladimirov
Telerik

[Ola]

When you get a ArgumentOutOfRangeException on LoadLayout is it possible to still restore some kind of default layout with the RadPanes that are present at the moment? As it is now the Docking control seems to forget about the loaded panes if LoadLayout generates the exception.

[Nasko]

Hi Ola,

The desired by you functionality and behavior is currently not supported by RadDocking - this is not how the control is expected to work. We suggest you to check the approach proposed by Rosen in order to handle the exception - the exception should be prevent from throwing in order to make your project works as expected.

Hopes the provided information will help you.

Regards,
Nasko
Telerik