# Syncfusion Wpf Docking

> Implements the Syncfusion WPF DockingManager control for Visual Studio-like docking interfaces with MDI/TDI support, floating windows, and auto-hide panels. Use this when creating docking layouts, window management systems, tabbed document interfaces, or IDE-style layouts in WPF applications. Covers dock panels, floating windows, auto-hide functionality, state persistence, and window management.

- Skill: `syncfusion/syncfusion-wpf-docking` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 9 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add syncfusion/syncfusion-wpf-docking`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/syncfusion/syncfusion-wpf-docking/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: syncfusion (https://skillmd.com/u/syncfusion)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/syncfusion/syncfusion-wpf-docking

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# Implementing Syncfusion WPF DockingManager

The **DockingManager** provides a comprehensive window management system similar to Visual Studio. It enables child controls to be docked, floated, auto-hidden, or displayed as documents with full drag-and-drop support, state persistence, and customization options.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill for:
- IDE-style applications with tool windows and document areas
- MDI/TDI document management applications
- Complex layouts with flexible window arrangements
- Dashboard applications with repositionable panels
- Design applications requiring customizable workspaces
- Any application where users need persistent layout preferences

## Documentation

📄 **[Getting Started](references/getting-started.md)** — Installation, basic setup, XAML/C# examples  
📄 **[Window States](references/window-states.md)** — Dock, Float, AutoHidden, Document states  
📄 **[Docking Windows](references/docking-windows.md)** — Positioning, targeting, docking behavior  
📄 **[Floating Windows](references/floating-windows.md)** — Native float, multi-monitor, snapping  
📄 **[MDI/TDI](references/mdi-tdi-functionalities.md)** — Document modes, tab groups, tabs  
📄 **[State Persistence](references/state-persistence.md)** — Saving/loading layouts, serialization  
📄 **[Styling & Customization](references/styling-and-customization.md)** — Themes, templates, appearance  
📄 **[Advanced Features](references/advanced-features.md)** — Linked managers, nested layouts, keyboard nav

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**→ See reference files for detailed examples, patterns, properties, and use cases.**