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1 | 1 | # Working with WPF DockingManager and MVVM |
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3 | | -This repository contains a sample that shows the WPF DockingManager in MVVM application to create MVVM adapter. |
| 3 | +This sample demonstrates how to use **Syncfusion DockingManager** in a WPF application following the **MVVM pattern**. It shows how to create an MVVM adapter for DockingManager to manage docking windows without breaking the MVVM principles. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +## Features in This Sample |
| 6 | +- **MVVM Integration**: Implements DockingManager in a WPF application using MVVM. |
| 7 | +- **Adapter Pattern**: Provides an adapter to handle DockingManager operations in a ViewModel-friendly way. |
| 8 | +- **Dynamic Docking Windows**: Allows adding and managing docking windows programmatically. |
| 9 | +- **Document Container Support**: Enables tabbed document interface using `UseDocumentContainer` property. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## Key Concepts |
| 12 | +- **DockingManager**: A layout control that allows docking, floating, and tabbed windows. |
| 13 | +- **MVVM Adapter**: Bridges the gap between DockingManager and ViewModel by exposing commands and properties. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## XAML Overview |
| 16 | +```xml |
| 17 | +<UserControl x:Class="DockingAdapterMVVM.DockingAdapter" |
| 18 | + xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation" |
| 19 | + xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml" |
| 20 | + xmlns:syncfusion="http://schemas.syncfusion.com/wpf"> |
| 21 | + <Grid> |
| 22 | + <syncfusion:DockingManager x:Name="PART_DockingManager" |
| 23 | + UseDocumentContainer="True" |
| 24 | + ActiveWindowChanged="PART_DockingManager_ActiveWindowChanged_1" /> |
| 25 | + </Grid> |
| 26 | +</UserControl> |
| 27 | +``` |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## How It Works |
| 30 | +1. The `DockingManager` is placed inside a `UserControl`. |
| 31 | +2. An MVVM adapter is implemented to handle docking operations via commands and bindings. |
| 32 | +3. The `UseDocumentContainer` property enables tabbed document interface for child windows. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +## Benefits of MVVM with DockingManager |
| 35 | +- Decouples UI logic from business logic. |
| 36 | +- Improves testability and maintainability. |
| 37 | +- Allows dynamic layout management through ViewModel. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +## Documentation |
| 40 | +For more details, refer to the official Syncfusion documentation: |
| 41 | +[DockingManager MVVM Pattern](https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/docking/pattern-and-practices#mvvm) |
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5 | | -https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/docking/pattern-and-practices#mvvm |
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