# Editor.DockManager.RestoreState

```csharp
bool RestoreState(string state)
```

Restore a layout previously captured from [Editor.DockManager.State](/api/Editor.DockManager/State). Returns false if the
state couldn't be restored, e.g. it was saved by an incompatible version.

### Parameters

- `state` (`string`)

### Returns

`bool`

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