Cannot open application in Iron Speed Designer; corrupted Docking.config file

Problem

You see your application in the recent applications list in Iron Speed Designer’s Start page and you are able to build and run the application. However, there are no other tabs or links active in Iron Speed Designer to open or modify your application. This happens if the Docking.config file in the installation folder is corrupted.

Solution

Step 1: Exit Iron Speed Designer.

Step 2: Locate Iron Speed Designer’s Docking.config file in the installation folder, e.g.:

C:\Program Files\Iron Speed\Designer v5.0.x\Designer\Docking.config

Step 3: Delete the Docking.config file.

Step 4: Open Iron Speed Designer and you should now be able to view your application.