# DockManagerExtensions class

Provides methods for finding docking items and optimizing a docking layout.

**Namespace:** [`Eremex.AvaloniaUI.Controls.Docking`](./index.md)  
**Assembly:** `Eremex.Avalonia.Controls.dll`  
**NuGet Package:** [Eremex.Avalonia.Controls](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Eremex.Avalonia.Controls)

## Declaration

```csharp
public static class DockManagerExtensions
```

## Public Members

| name | description |
| --- | --- |
| static [FindItem](DockManagerExtensions/FindItem.md)(…) | Finds the first docking item with the specified name, or returns null if no item is found. (2 methods) |
| static [FindItem<T>](DockManagerExtensions/FindItem.md)(…) | Finds a docking item with the specified name and type, or returns null if no matching item is found. |
| static [GetItems](DockManagerExtensions/GetItems.md)(…) | Returns all items in the docked layout, floating groups, auto-hide groups, and closed pane collection. |
| static [OptimizeLayout](DockManagerExtensions/OptimizeLayout.md)(…) | Removes unnecessary groups from the docking layout. |

## See Also

* namespace [Eremex.AvaloniaUI.Controls.Docking](./index.md)

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