# Editor.DockManager.OpenDock

```csharp
DockWidget OpenDock(string name, DockArea area, DockWidget relativeTo = null)
```

Open a registered dock and move it into the given area, creating it if needed.

### Parameters

- `name` (`string`)
- `area` (`DockArea`)
- `relativeTo` (`DockWidget`), default `null`

### Returns

`DockWidget`

Declared in [Editor.DockManager](/api/Editor.DockManager).
Assembly: `Sandbox.Tools`.