Version 8 Window Restore

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Styg

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Just purchased display fusion and...

So I run a podcast and when I do I have about 7 different programs open and I'm trying to figure out how to have all the program windows return to the same location and size when I want to run that set up.

I saw old posts telling me to use the hotkey tab and whatnot but I don't see any of that available in Version 8 (or maybe it is just in a different location.

If this is possible could someone please explain it to me or show me where I can read instructions for it?

Thank you.

Aug 20, 2016 • #1

Do you keep those 7 applications open all the time, and just want to restore their positions when you need to start a podcast? Or do you keep them closed, and only launch them when you want to start a podcast?

Aug 23, 2016 • #2

Styg

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I open them all up just before starting so they would be running. I didn't think there was any sort of profile that would open all the programs and position them. If there was that would be incredible. It's simple enough for me to open all of them if I could just get display fusion to reposition everything.

Aug 24, 2016 • #3

Ok, great! So, on the Triggers tab, you can setup rules to position the applications. Here are the basic steps to do that:

Open the application and position it where you want it
On the Triggers tab, click Add, to create a new rule
Enable the checkbox for "Process path" in the Match Conditions box, and select the application
In the Actions pane, click the Add button, and choose "Move Window to Specified Size and Location"
Use the "target" icon to grab the size of the window
Click OK, then OK again to save the rule
Try launching the application, it should get automatically moved to the right spot

You could also automatically launch all of the appropriate applications using a Scripted Function. I've attached a sample script for launching Notepad and Calculator.

Hope that helps!

• Attachment: LaunchNotepadAndCalc.txt [347 bytes]

Aug 25, 2016 • #4

Styg

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Fantastic! You've just solved two of my problems. I thought this was possible but this is the only "guide" I've seen to set it up. Thank you.

Aug 25, 2016 • #5

No worries, glad to hear it! We have a longer guide on Triggers here as well: https://www.displayfusion.com/KB/WorkingWithTriggers/

Aug 26, 2016 • #6