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User forums => Using Code::Blocks => Topic started by: carnaby on November 11, 2008, 07:57:15 pm

Title: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: carnaby on November 11, 2008, 07:57:15 pm
I've searched quite a bit and cannot find any info on this topic. I'd really like to be able to tile my windows in the codeblocks editor. I have a large widescreen monitor that has a lot of screen realestate. I'd like to be able to view the header and source file, for example, for a class side by side. As it is now, I have to either furiously switch tabs, or open the header file with a different editor such as gedit. I've noticed that I can split a single file, which then gives me exactly the view I'd like to have, but for two different files. Anyone know if there's a way to do this that I'm missing?
Title: Re: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: MortenMacFly on November 11, 2008, 09:01:11 pm
Anyone know if there's a way to do this that I'm missing?
This is currently not possible. The only thing implemented is a split view that allows splitting *one* file horizontally or vertically (right-click in the editor and inspect the menu).

However, we are already testing a patch that will implement the feature you requested. It will take some more time but will be most likely one of the very next major new features.
Title: Re: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: carnaby on November 11, 2008, 09:05:26 pm
Great, looking forward to it. Already using code::blocks in Windows and Linux (friends are using it with Macs) and love it. Thanks for the great work!
Title: Re: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: odubtaig on November 11, 2008, 11:45:33 pm
It is good to finally see people who get what's needed for FOSS development tools who can actually do something about it :D

I'm loving this project.
Title: Re: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: carnaby on December 31, 2008, 11:46:06 pm
Any news on the patch? Is there a place we can go to see the status? Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Tiled and Floating Windows?
Post by: MortenMacFly on January 01, 2009, 04:51:06 pm
Any news on the patch? Is there a place we can go to see the status? Thanks!  :)
Watch the branch created. There is no news ATM until we finish things we are currently working on (in another branch). After that this will be addressed.