TOC disabled when Window opens

Question

I have an ArcGIS Pro button add-in that opens a WPF window when clicked. If I wrap the OnClick handler code in QueuedTask.Run() the CIM works and I'm able to pan/zoom in the map view, but the TOC is still disabled. I would like the user to be able to turn layers on/off and move the order around while the window is open. How might I enable this? When I use a dockpane this seems to be automatic but now I'm opening a (non-ArcGIS) WPF window. internal class ShowExporterWindow : Button { ExporterWindow window; protected override void OnClick() { QueuedTask.Run(() => { window = new ExporterWindow(); window.ShowDialog(); }); } }‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

DevonCanady · Answer

Ok I'll try using a Dockpane instead, thanks

Wolf · Answer

Hi Devon,

You are showing a Dialog (as the method says).  Dialogs are always 'modal' meaning these windows are subordinate to an application's main window which creates a mode where the main window can't be used.  So I suggest that you use a Dockpane for your workflow.  Check out our community samples (most have screen shots) to see something that is most fitting to your workflow.

- Wolf

DevonCanady · Answer

Uma,

Thanks for the reply, whenever I did this initially it froze up everything else in the UI for the project. I'm wondering how I can keep all the UI elements responsive while the window is open.