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DocumentManager.MdiParent Property

Gets or sets the parent MDI form.

Namespace: DevExpress.XtraBars.Docking2010

Assembly: DevExpress.XtraBars.v24.2.dll

NuGet Package: DevExpress.Win.Navigation

#Declaration

[DefaultValue(null)]
[DXCategory("Behavior")]
public Form MdiParent { get; set; }

#Property Value

Type Default Description
Form null

The parent MDI form.

#Remarks

To allow the DocumentManager to create documents for child MDI forms, do the following.

  • Use a NativeMdiView or TabbedView.
  • Set the DocumentManager.MdiParent property to the parent MDI form. The DocumentManager component automatically enables the form’s IsMdiContainer property.
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