I often investigate these kinds of options by searching the NetBeans source code (https://github.com/apache/netbeans).
Searching for the string "Dock Group" finds the UI string named CTL_UndockModeAction_Dock, which appears in platform/core.windows/src/org/netbeans/core/windows/actions/DockModeAction.java, which is referenced here: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/blob/51fa1325cad00b4d9fc728ae207ec9657cabb31e/platform/core.windows/src/org/netbeans/core/windows/actions/ActionUtils.java#L97 It seems the action is always added if the isEditorModeUndockingEnabled setting is enabled. It sounds like you don't wish to disable undocking, so turning this setting off would not be an option. For my own product, I find it useful to make my own custom build of the NetBeans Platform, so that I can go in and make adjustments to the NetBeans source code in cases like these. Often I end up making enhancements that can later be contributed as Pull Requests to the upstream NetBeans project. -- Eirik From: "Vormelcher, Mathias" <mathias.vormelc...@airbus.com.INVALID> Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM To: "users@netbeans.apache.org" <users@netbeans.apache.org> Subject: [Docking] How to disable the action "Dock Group" Airbus Amber Hi, I’d like to ask if there is a way to disable the action “Dock Group” within the popup menu of my TopComponent. I have already overridden the method getActions() of my TopComponent to just return an empty array of Actions. The reason is I want my TopComponent to be floated, always, without the possibility to be docked anywhere. But there is still the action “Dock Group” left. Clicking on it will hide my TopComponent at first. After opening the TC again, the TC is docked somewhere! Best regards, Mathias The information in this e-mail is confidential. The contents may not be disclosed or used by anyone other than the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Airbus immediately and delete this e-mail. Airbus cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this e-mail as it has been sent over public networks. If you have any concerns over the content of this message or its Accuracy or Integrity, please contact Airbus immediately. All outgoing e-mails from Airbus are checked using regularly updated virus scanning software but you should take whatever measures you deem to be appropriate to ensure that this message and any attachments are virus free.
