DockManager.RestoreLayoutFromXml(String) Method
SECURITY NOTE
Deserializing layout settings from untrusted resources may create security issues. Review the following help topic for additional information: Safe Deserialization.
Restores the layout of dock panels from the specified XML file.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraBars.Docking
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraBars.v24.2.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Win.Navigation
#Declaration
#Parameters
Name | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
xml |
String | A string value that specifies the path to the XML file from which the layout is read. If the specified file doesn’t exist, an exception is raised. |
#Remarks
Note
When restoring a layout during a form load (for instance, in your Form.
For more information, see Saving and Restoring the Layout of Dock Panels.
#Example
The following code can be used to read and write the layout of dock panels from and to an XML file.
string xmlFile = "c:\\XtraBars\\DockStates\\MainState.xml";
dockManager1.SaveLayoutToXml(xmlFile);
// ...
dockManager1.RestoreLayoutFromXml(xmlFile);