Keeping Window List Order Consistent

[The Cleaner]

Maybe there is a way to do this already, but a large source of frustration for me is that everytime I start the Program, I get my windows loaded in a seemingly random fashion. I've used Window\Save Layout, still have the problem. I've directly edited the .dsk file which worked, but was overwritten the next time I started the program.

I may have 15 windows open at once and it becomes a real chore to search for the correct window.

Why not load the windows in project items order when opening an existing project. That way if the order is not to your liking, you can adjust the project items, save and re-open the project to adjust the window order.

Also I have a suggestion for the next release concerning this. How about giving the ability to store windows in the window list in a folder that can be collapsed and expanded. Also the ability to give this folder a color. Aka the way Photoshop handles it. This would allow us to group install scripts, test queries, ect.

One more thing... what about an "standby" button that you can press that will save all of your queries to the backup directory, but not force you to name temporary unsaved queries. This way you can click standby, save everything and go home. Sort of like forcing a desktop recovery for those times when you have to leave in a hurry and don't have the time to decide if you need to save that query or not.

Thanks much!

 

[mike]

On this topic - I thought it would also be nice if I could drag the window list items to be where I would like them so I could keep groups of things worked on together.

 

[ScottMattes]

yes, me too

 

[The Cleaner]

While we are at it, it would be SUPER to have a splitter for the windows list so that I wouldn't have to undock it when I have a large amount of windows. When I have a great deal of windows loaded, I notice a severe slowdown on the refresh of the windows list when docked. Another reason that I undock the window is that I prefer not to have to scroll up and down through my windows. The splitter would allow me to keep it docked and not have to scroll through them.

I'd like to say that I love this program and that I turn everyone I can on to it. Eagerly awaiting the next release!

 

[Marco Kalter]

I have added all of this to the list of enhancement requests.

 

[marc.wilson]

Until the re-order feature is added...

It appears the window list is loaded in last order accessed. In other words if you click on eack one of the windows in the window list in the top-down / first-to-last order you desire, just before you close PLSD, the next time you start PLSD the windows will load in that order.

not elegant, but it works
--marc