wpf-devexpress-dot-xpf-dot-docking-dot-baselayoutitem-d760df0e.md
Gets or sets whether the dock item can float. This is a dependency property.
Namespace : DevExpress.Xpf.Docking
Assembly : DevExpress.Xpf.Docking.v25.2.dll
NuGet Package : DevExpress.Wpf.Docking
public bool AllowFloat { get; set; }
Public Property AllowFloat As Boolean
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean |
true if the dock item can float; otherwise, false.
|
To float a specific dock panel in code, use the DockController.Float method provided by the DockLayoutManager.DockController object.
In XAML, you can create a floating panel by creating a FloatGroup, adding a panel to the group, and then adding the group to the DockLayoutManager.FloatGroups collection.
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wpf-scheduler-use-entity-framework-to-bind-to-data/CS/DXSample/MainWindow.xaml#L32
<dxdo:LayoutPanel AllowClose="False"
AllowFloat="False"
AutoHideExpandState="Visible"
wpf-scheduler-disable-resource-colorization/CS/DXSample/MainWindow.xaml#L44
<dxdo:LayoutPanel AllowClose="False"
AllowFloat="False"
AutoHideExpandState="Visible"
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