Xceed Docking Windows for WinForms

Xceed SoftwareUI Layout & Design Controls.NET

Provides Visual Studio-like docking windows for WinForms applications.

  • Create Visual Studio style docking interfaces in WinForms.
  • Supports docked, floating, auto-hide and tab-grouped windows.
  • Customize layout behavior and persist user configurations.
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Xceed Docking Windows for WinForms is a component that replicates the docking window interface of Visual Studio 2003 and 2005, enabling developers to create windows that dock, float, auto-hide, and group in tabs within Windows Forms applications. It enhances user experience by managing screen real estate and maintaining interface consistency.

Visual Studio Docking Interface Recreation

Emulates the look and behavior of Visual Studio's docking windows, providing a familiar interface with docked, floating, and tab-grouped windows.

Auto-Hide and Pinning Functionality

Supports windows that can auto-hide with smooth slide animations and pin/unpin actions to keep tools accessible or hidden as needed.

Full Programmatic Control

Offers developers comprehensive control over all interface features through a clear and logical object model tailored for .NET Windows Forms.

MDI and Tabbed MDI Support

Enables Multiple Document Interface applications, including tabbed MDI, with context menus and keyboard shortcuts similar to Visual Studio.

Customizable Window Layouts

Allows saving and loading of window layouts, letting end-users restore preferred configurations easily.

Flexible Window Grouping and Resizing

Permits grouping windows horizontally or vertically with proportional resizing alongside the main form to maximize screen usage.

Extensive Appearance and Behavior Settings

Includes settings for tab appearances, auto-hide delays, work areas, and prevention of certain user changes to window states.

Written in Managed C# With Source Available

Developed entirely in managed C# to ensure security and reliability, with source code accessible via the Blueprint Subscription.

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Component Type

  • .NET

.NET Version

  • .NET 10 LTS
  • .NET 9 STS
  • .NET 8 LTS
  • .NET 7 STS
  • .NET 6 LTS
  • .NET 5 / .NET Core 3.1
  • .NET 4.8 or earlier

.NET Platform

  • .NET WinForms

IDE Support

  • Visual Studio