ArcGIS Pro 3.3 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Contracts Namespace / DockPane Class / Activate Method / Activate(Boolean) Method
Whether or not the dockpane should receive focus.
Example

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    Activate(Boolean) Method
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    Activates the DockPane.
    Syntax
    public void Activate( 
       bool focus
    )
    Public Overloads Sub Activate( _
       ByVal focus As Boolean _
    ) 

    Parameters

    focus
    Whether or not the dockpane should receive focus.
    Example
    Dockpane properties and methods
    // in order to find a dockpane you need to know it's DAML id
    var pane = FrameworkApplication.DockPaneManager.Find("esri_core_ProjectDockPane");
    
    // determine visibility
    bool visible = pane.IsVisible;
    
    // activate it
    pane.Activate();
    
    // determine dockpane state
    DockPaneState state = pane.DockState;
    
    // pin it
    pane.Pin();
    
    // hide it
    pane.Hide();
    
    Dockpane properties and methods
    // in order to find a dockpane you need to know it's DAML id
    var pane = FrameworkApplication.DockPaneManager.Find("esri_core_ProjectDockPane");
    
    // determine visibility
    bool visible = pane.IsVisible;
    
    // activate it
    pane.Activate();
    
    // determine dockpane state
    DockPaneState state = pane.DockState;
    
    // pin it
    pane.Pin();
    
    // hide it
    pane.Hide();
    
    Dockpane properties and methods
    // in order to find a dockpane you need to know it's DAML id
    var pane = FrameworkApplication.DockPaneManager.Find("esri_core_ProjectDockPane");
    
    // determine visibility
    bool visible = pane.IsVisible;
    
    // activate it
    pane.Activate();
    
    // determine dockpane state
    DockPaneState state = pane.DockState;
    
    // pin it
    pane.Pin();
    
    // hide it
    pane.Hide();
    
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
    See Also