Docking Panel Windows

Panel windows can be docked to any edge of the main application window. They can be stacked horizontally or vertically. This example shows several panels docked at the side and bottom.

 

To dock a panel window:

1.Drag it to the edge of the application window, or to the edge of an existing panel window.

2.You can also drag it over an existing panel window to split the panel area in half.

To get a floating window to dock where you want it, drag it so that the mouse cursor itself is near the edge where you want to dock the window.

 

Figure 2.1  Dragging a panel over another docked panel to dock it.

Docking Positions

You can dock a panel window in any of the following locations:

• Any outer edge of the main application window

• Any inner edge of the main window inside other docked panels.

• A split point inside another docked panel. Dragging over a docked panel will show a potential docking position that is half the size of the existing panel.

• You can also leave the panel floating in front or outside of the main window, or on another monitor.

In the example below, the possible docking positions are highlighted: