Question 1

How do I dynamically change the theme in FlexLayout?

Accepted Answer

Use the combined.css theme and switch the className on the container div to 'flexlayout__theme_[name]', like 'flexlayout__theme_dark'. The README provides code examples for dynamic switching in React.

Question 2

FlexLayout vs rc-dock: which is better for React projects?

Accepted Answer

FlexLayout is React-only with extensive features like popouts and mobile support, while rc-dock might be lighter; choose based on your need for customization, popout windows, and theming flexibility.

Question 3

How to add tabs programmatically in FlexLayout?

Accepted Answer

Use model.doAction() with Actions.addNode, or layout methods like addTabToTabSet. The README shows examples for adding tabs to specific tabsets with component definitions.

Question 4

Can FlexLayout handle responsive layouts on mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works on iPads and Android with responsive adjustments, as mentioned in the features. Use global attributes like splitterSize for better touch control.

Question 5

What are the main drawbacks of using popout windows in FlexLayout?

Accepted Answer

Popouts require handling event listeners with popout-specific documents, third-party controls may not work, and browser zoom can cause sizing issues, as detailed in the limitations section.

Question 6

How to save and load layout state in FlexLayout?

Accepted Answer

Save the model with model.toJson() and load it with Model.fromJson(). The README demonstrates this in the usage section for persisting layouts.

Question 7

Does FlexLayout support TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes TypeScript type declarations and interfaces for the JSON model, as shown in the typedoc links and example repositories.

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