Dockable Windows and Tabs like Visual Studio

[JamesParsons]

Hi, I'm developing an application that I would like to have the docking/tabbing functionality of the windows/panels, just like in Visual Studio. It doesn't appear to be part of the standard Toolbox controls - is it? Can someone point me in the right direction for information on adding this functionality into my application? Many thanks!

[Scott Dorman]

You need to use a third-party control. There are many commercial ones and some open-source/free ones (I think there are some here on CP, but I'm not sure...couldn't find any doing a quick search just now.) Anyway, the one I use is called SandDock from Divelements (www.divelements.com). The price is reasonable, support is very good, and the controls are very easy to work with.

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[Mike Hankey]

Try this http://www.codeproject.com/cs/miscctrl/DockManager.asp this will lead you to the SourceForge site that has the latest version. Coincidently I've been playing with it for a couple of hours and it is quite easy to use but a tad more than I need for my Application. Good Luck Mike

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[JamesParsons]

Thanks, I'm giving that a go. Looks good!:-D