How can I save window positions and sizes in Workbench?

Foebane · 09 April 2017, 13:24

I'm using ClassicWB and having a bit of trouble trying to get Workbench to remember the windows as I've sized and positioned them. I've tried using the Snapshot menu option for Window and for All, but it doesn't work.

Also, are there keyboard shortcuts for maximising the currently selected window on Workbench? This would be really useful to me.

DH · 09 April 2017, 13:58

iirc the window you position and resize, you right click on that windows title bar and in the dropdown menu you snapshot from there.

As for maximising the window using a shortcut key, I'll let someone else answer that as I don't really think it's possible, but I'm probably wrong

Amiga1992 · 09 April 2017, 19:28

Right click to show menu -> Window -> Snapshot
It will NOT work if that folder has no icon attached to it.

Foebane · 09 April 2017, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Right click to show menu -> Window -> Snapshot
It will NOT work if that folder has no icon attached to it.

Even if I use "View by Icon", then switch to "View by Name"?

AMIGASYSTEM · 09 April 2017, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foebane

I'm using ClassicWB and having a bit of trouble trying to get Workbench to remember the windows as I've sized and positioned them. .

If your system is ClassicWB 96:

- Scalos Windows
- Snapshot
- Windows or All

See screenshot

meynaf · 10 April 2017, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foebane

Even if I use "View by Icon", then switch to "View by Name"?

Window snapshot only works if :
- the drawer itself has an icon
- the parent drawer is set to "view by icon"

Amiga1992 · 10 April 2017, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foebane

Even if I use "View by Icon", then switch to "View by Name"?

Yeah, you need a folder icon. The window information gets saved in it.

09 April 2017, 13:24	#1
Foebane Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff, UK Age: 51 Posts: 2,871	How can I save window positions and sizes in Workbench? I'm using ClassicWB and having a bit of trouble trying to get Workbench to remember the windows as I've sized and positioned them. I've tried using the Snapshot menu option for Window and for All, but it doesn't work. Also, are there keyboard shortcuts for maximising the currently selected window on Workbench? This would be really useful to me.

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09 April 2017, 13:58	#2
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 57 Posts: 4,110	iirc the window you position and resize, you right click on that windows title bar and in the dropdown menu you snapshot from there. As for maximising the window using a shortcut key, I'll let someone else answer that as I don't really think it's possible, but I'm probably wrong

09 April 2017, 19:28	#3
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Right click to show menu -> Window -> Snapshot It will NOT work if that folder has no icon attached to it.

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