LidorSystems.Collector is .NET class library featuring next generation of windows docking system, bringing a new level of user interaction with your applications. Bundled with many powerful features, it offers you a total control over tool and document window capabilities. With support of WinXP Themes and color schemes and emulation of Office 2003, VS .NET 2003 and VS .NET 2005 look and feel, it helps you to create modern user interface.

Rendering and Styles

- Design-time support with WYSIWYG functionality while designing containers
- Rendering interface with five Visual Styles (Default, Classic, Office 2003, VS.NET 2003 and VS.NET 2005)
- Support for WindowsXP Themes and color schemes (Blue, Olive Green, Silver and Windows Classic Styles)
- Choose from 21 integrated color schemes or set your own color for every single part of the user interface
- Watermark effect with a container image in Page control
- Windows can be expanded/collapsed to maximize screen real-estate

Docking Features

- Manage advanced layouts on a form, like the one in Visual Studio .NET
- Tabs of tool windows can be aligned on any side of docked container
- Tear off tabs from tool or document windows to create floating windows
- Collapse tool windows in AutoHide Mode on any side of client area
- Multiple dock-hint styles (RubberBand, TranslucentClone and TranslucentFill)
- Each window can be in Static, Docked and Floating control state
- Docking restrictions and drag events for additional control over your application

Tab and Tabbed MDI Features

- Tab Control and Tabbed MDI functionality in one place
- Tabbed MDI layout mode with optional display of close, select and scrolling buttons
- Drag tabbed MDI tabs to create new horizontal or vertical tab groups
- Align tabs on any side of container control
- Render tabs and tabbed MDI in five Visual Styles; OneNote look is easy to achieve
- Tabs can be displayed with a disabled style

and much more.