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DiagramOptionsProtection.AllowCollapseContainers Property

Specifies whether to display the expand/collapse button for all containers.

Namespace: DevExpress.XtraDiagram.Options

Assembly: DevExpress.XtraDiagram.v24.2.dll

NuGet Package: DevExpress.Win.Diagram

#Declaration

[DefaultValue(null)]
[DiagramCategory(DiagramCategory.Protection)]
public virtual bool? AllowCollapseContainers { get; set; }

#Property Value

Type Default Description
Nullable<Boolean> null

true to display the expand/collapse button for all containers; otherwise, false.

#Property Paths

You can access this nested property as listed below:

Object Type Path to AllowCollapseContainers
DiagramControl
.OptionsProtection .AllowCollapseContainers

#Remarks

The DiagramContainer.CanCollapse property allows you to control the collapse functionality for individual containers.

The image below illustrates a collapsible container.

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