Setting up dockable windows

Concept

Dockable windows, containing workflows or tool panels, can be moved by clicking and holding the title area of the window/tool panel. You can snap them into place in the Microlucida software window or float them outside of the software window to increase your work area. All dockable windows can be accessed in the Workspace ribbon, some are also present in other ribbons.

If you don't close these windows before closing Microlucida software, they will open in the same location when you restart.

Displaying/closing dockable windows

  • To open a window, click its button in the ribbon.
  • To close a window, either click its button in the ribbon again or click the "X" (Hide) in the upper right corner of the dockable window.

  • To close all dockable windows, click the Close all button in the Workspace ribbon.

  • To reset all dockable windows to their default locations, click Reset All in the Workspace ribbon.

Docking

  1. Click the button in the ribbon to open a dockable window.
  2. Place your cursor over the top left corner of the window and start dragging the window. The top of the window is highlighted in blue.
  3. Notice the docking markers on the screen ; drag the window over the docking marker closest to where you want to dock the window.
  4. Place the cursor over the arrow in the docking marker ; the new docking area is highlighted.
  5. Release the mouse button to dock the window.

Floating

  1. Click the button in the ribbon to open a dockable window.
  2. Place your cursor over the top left corner of the window and start dragging the window. The top of the window is highlighted.
  3. Drag to the desired location and release the mouse button.

Creating tabs to toggle between docking windows

  1. Open several docking windows.
  2. Place your cursor over the top left corner of a docking window you wish to move and start dragging the window.
  3. Drag the window toward the docking window that is already docked in an appropriate location until you see a group of four docking markers forming a cross.
  4. Place the cursor over the center of the four docking markers ; the new docking area is highlighted.
  5. Release the mouse button to dock the window in the same location as the other docking window, with a tab for each so that you can toggle between windows.