DockManager.SaveToXml(String) Method
SECURITY-RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
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Saves the layout of dock panels to an XML file.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraBars.Docking
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraBars.v25.2.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Win.Navigation
Declaration
[EditorBrowsable(EditorBrowsableState.Never)]
public virtual void SaveToXml(
string xmlFile
)Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| xmlFile | String | A string value specifying the path to the file in which the docking layout will be stored. If an empty string is specified, an exception is raised. |
Remarks
This method is obsolete. Use the DockManager.SaveLayoutToXml method instead.
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);
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