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DockPanel Suite 2.3 Released

Weifen Luo — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:36:33 -0000

DockPanel Suite 2.3 just released. This release contains bug fixes since 2.2 and a few enhancements. Please refer to the change log for details.

DockPanel Suite 2.2 Released

Weifen Luo — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:01:52 -0000

DockPanal Suite 2.2 just released! It contains fixes since release 2.1. Please refer to change log for details.

DockPanel Suite 2.0 Released

Weifen Luo — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:56:26 -0000

The Version 2.0 of DockPanel Suite has Visual Studio 2005 look and feel, full RTL support, XP theme support, and more...

DockPanel Suite Version 2.0 Release Candidate 1 Released

Weifen Luo — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:20:51 -0000

DockPanel Suite Version 2.0 Release Candidate 1 released!

DockPanel Suite Version 1.0.0.0 Released

Weifen Luo — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 05:03:02 -0000

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DockPanel Suite Version 1.0.0.0 Release Notes
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API Changes
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1. New overload for DockPanel.SaveAsXml and DockPanel.LoadFromXml to allow data contained in another XML element to be saved and loaded, the version of configuration file changed to "1.0" to reflect the serialization of DockWindow Z-Orders.

Behavior Changes
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1. SHIFT key during drag and drop: Starting from version 1.0, the docking guide to DockPanel shows to dock to the edge of available client area; pressing SHIFT key to dock to the edge of full DockPanel; When dragging to change the size of DockWindow, pressing down SHIFT key will make DockWindow take full egde of the DockPanel.
2. Changing Z-Order of DockWindows: in version 1.0, the Z-Order of DockWindows will remain unchanged unless: drag and drop the DockWindow by pressing SHIFT key; or set in program, for example: dockPanel.DockWindows[DockState.DockLeft].SendToBack();

Bug Fixes:
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1. Float window self-docking to DockPane disabled.
2. Document window re-paint bug.
3. Docking guide not show in multiple monitors.

Optimizations:
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1. Windows hook optimization.
2. Change PaneIndicator.DisplayingGraphicsPath to static so that it only needs to calculate one time.

Version 0.999.0.0 Released

Weifen Luo — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:31:17 -0000

Version 0.999.0.0 Released!

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DockPanel Suite Version 0.999 Release Notes
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API changes that may break old version program for compile:
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1. In addition to derive the form from DockContent class, now you can also implement IDockContent interface(providing new class DockContentHandler for implementation); Previously all places that returns DockContent class now returns IDockContent interface, you may need to modify your source code by adding a type conversion.

2. New DockPanel.DocumentStyle property. Replaces the old DockPanel.MdiIntegration property.

New API:
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1. New DockPanel.ShowDocumentIcon property allows icon displayed in document tab.

2. New DockContent.TabPageContextMenuStrip property (.Net 2.0 only).

Update/New Behaviors:
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1. HiddenMdiChild class eliminated, providing better MDI integration and focus management.

2. VS2005 support: VS2005 style drag-and-drop, MenuStrip MDI merge, etc.

3. Bug fixes.

Known Issues:
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1. RTL(Right To Left) is not supported at this time.

2. Though eliminated a lot, I'm still not very satisfied with the screen flickers.

Future Release Plan

Weifen Luo — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 02:52:32 -0000

First of all, sorry for long time not taking care of the project due to my family issues.

The new version will be released before Jan 15, with the following changes:
1. In addition to derive your form from DockContent, you can also implement IDockContent interface for your form, therefore you can derive your form from other class as well. (Done)
2. MDI integration change. The HiddenMdiWindow has been eliminated. DockPanel interacts with the MDI client window directly. Provides better compatibility, for example, the new MenuStrip in VS 2005. Also provides better focus management. (Done)
3. VS 2005 style drag and drop. (Almost Done)
4. Repeat click of document scroll button. (Not yet finished)

Though public API only changes slightly, the internal change is significant. The current version is freezed and will not be supported.

Documentation Now Is Available

Weifen Luo — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:39:54 -0000

The documentation of DockPanel Suite is available now. It contains the introduction and how to programming DockPanel Suite.