Arranging and docking output windows

You can arrange the output and Properties windows in any way you like in the main window.

About this task

You can arrange the output and Properties windows in any way you like in the main window.

Procedure

  1. Click the output window you want to dock, to give it focus.
  2. If the window is not already docked, right-click the title bar of the window and click Docking in the context menu.
  3. Drag the tool window from its current location towards the middle of the main window. You can reposition a group of output windows by dragging the title bar. If you only want to reposition a single window, drag it by the tab under the window. A guide diamond appears. The four arrows of the diamond point towards the four edges of the main window.

  4. When the window you are dragging reaches the position where you want to dock it, move the pointer over the corresponding portion of the guide diamond. An outline of the window appears in the designated area. To dock the window in the position indicated, release the mouse button.
    The Auto Hide Option

    Windows for which the Auto Hide option is activated are hidden and minimized to the edge of the main window. The window name and icon are visible on a tab at the edge of the main window. To display an auto-hidden window, move your pointer over the tab. The window slides back into view and is ready for use. To hide the window again, select an item outside of the current window.

    To enable Auto Hide for output windows

    • Click the window you want to hide to give it focus.
    • Click on Auto Hide in the context menu. - or - Click the pushpin icon on the title bar of the window.