DXSerializer does not save the grid layout for grids in tabs that are not active

Hi Sebastian,

Thank you for your report and providing the sample project.

The problem is that the serialization engine currently processes only elements placed into the visual tree. Since the content of inactive tabs is not placed into the visual tree, these controls are not serialized.

Starting from the next minor update for v10.2 (v10.2.9), you can manually provide a list of objects that should be serialized/deserialized. The code below illustrates this approach:

	
[C#]
DXSerializer.Deserialize(new DependencyObject[] { dockManager, grid1 , grid2}, "layout.xml", "DXWpfApplication", null);

            DXSerializer.Serialize(new DependencyObject[] { dockManager, grid1 , grid2 }, "layout.xml", "DXWpfApplication", null);

We understand that this problem is vital for your development, and we can provide you with an intermediate daily build, containing these changes. Just drop us a line if you need this.

We will also continue working on this issue, and will check if there is a way to automatically serialize all objects in this situation. Please give us some time to examine whether or not it is possible.

Thanks,
Vito

Hi Sebastian,

Our developers have found a way to fix this problem. The fix will be included in the next minor updates for both v10.2 (v10.2.9) and v11.1 (v11.1.3). If you wish to try the fix immediately, please click the "Request Fix" button. We will publish a daily build, containing necessary changes.

I have also noticed that this report is marked as "Private" and so, it is invisible to others. Can we make it public, so that other customers who experience this problem can view it? If we need to delete any private info from this report (for instance, a project you attached), please let us know.

Thanks,
Vito

Hi Vito, thanks for the response on our issue. Obviously we would prefer a real fix but I understand this is a significant code change given the way the existing implementation relies upon the visual tree. With the workaround is 10.2.9, will it be harmless to pass through a complete list of grids, regardless of whether they are docked as tabs or split panes? If that's possible, then that would make things simpler for us. Also, will this work with floating panes as well as tabbed/split panes?

Sorry, my last response crossed with yours. I will request the fix and give it a try, that's great news, many thanks. Please go ahead and make the issue public, there is no reason for this to be private actually.

(Sorry, I can't see the Request Fix button, can you point me in the right direction please??)

Hi Sebastian,

This button will be available as soon as this issue's status is set to Fixed. I have attached a short screencast demonstrating where you can find this button. Please let me know if you need any additional assistance.

Thanks,
Stan.

Hi Sebastian,

Ok, I have made this report public. Thank you for allowing us to publish it.

We already prepared a build, containing the fix. It is accessible here:

http://downloads.devexpress.com/Share/DXP/110523/DXperience-10.2.8.11143.exe

Please try it at your end, and let us know how it goes.

Thanks,
Vito