Xceed Docking Windows for WinForms v2.3 Documentation
Xceed.DockingWindows Namespace / ToolWindow Class / Activate Method


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    Activate Method
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    Activates the ToolWindow.
    Syntax
    'Declaration
     
    Public Sub Activate() 
    'Usage
     
    Dim instance As ToolWindow
     
    instance.Activate()
    public void Activate()
    Remarks

    A ToolWindow is considered to be active when it has the focus.

    If a ToolWindow is activated using the Activate method, it will be made visible, it will get the focus, and it will be brought to the front.

    The active ToolWindow can be retrieved via the DockLayoutManager's ActiveToolWindow property

    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

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