WpfHexEditor.Sample.AvalonDock

Professional IDE-like interface using AvalonDock docking library.

🎯 Purpose

Demonstrates integration with AvalonDock for creating professional applications with tabbed documents, docking panels, and floating windows.

✨ Features Demonstrated

• Multiple Documents: Tabbed hex editors for multiple files
• Docking Panels: Floating, dockable, and auto-hide panels
• Layout Persistence: Save and restore window layouts
• Professional UI: IDE-like interface similar to Visual Studio
• Multi-File Editing: Work with several files simultaneously

🚀 How to Run

Visual Studio

1. Open WpfHexEditorControl.sln
2. Set as startup project
3. Press F5

Command Line

dotnet run

📦 Project Type

• Platform: WPF
• Language: C#
• Target Framework: .NET Framework 4.8
• UI Library: AvalonDock

🎓 Use Cases

• Professional Tools: Binary editing applications
• IDE Integration: Plugin or extension development
• Multi-File Tools: Compare multiple binary files
• Advanced UI: Applications requiring complex layouts

📖 Key Features

• Tabbed Documents: Each file in its own tab
• Floating Windows: Undock editors to separate windows
• Split Views: View multiple files side-by-side
• Layout Saving: Persist user’s workspace arrangement

📚 Related Samples

• BinaryFilesDifference - Compare two files
• Main Sample - Basic WPF usage
• All Samples - Overview of all samples

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✨ Professional docking interface with AvalonDock