On Nov 21, 2018, at 7:48 PM, John DeSoi <de...@pgedit.com> wrote: > I'm happy there is a simpler work-around than finding some obscure file to > delete. But it would be better if 4D just fixed the issue. If you use > multiple monitors and change configurations this is an ongoing issue. Other > Mac applications have no problems, but I'm often surprised by how 4D windows > end up. I try to remember to quit 4D before unplugging my external monitor > because of all the problems.
I agree John. It would be great if a 4D engineer that has multiple monitors and also a laptop were assigned the task of updating their code to be more defensive about where it opened windows. Checking the window rect to see if it will be fully displayed with the current monitor configuration, making sure windows don’t appear partially offscreen, etc. I’ve been doing this for years in my own “OpenWindow” method and it’s a lot of work, but it can be done. And there are complications to make it work well on both macOS and Windows. But I am now abandoning using my OpenWindow method and I’m now using a new method called “OpenFormWindow” that relies on the “save geometry” option so that windows remember where the user positioned them and how they configured listbox columns, splitters, etc. It’s a great 4D feature that you can use by simply checking a checkbox for a form and using the “Open form window” command. They just need to add a bit more polish to it and then we can enjoy using it without these “edge case” problems. I can’t do the work I was doing with my OpenWindow method because now 4D is in full control of where to position a new window. I have to trust them that they will do a good job. Sometimes they let me down. :( This secret command key will help my users when this situation occurs. I can now tell them to just hold down the shift key before they select a menu item. Tim ***************************************** Tim Nevels Innovative Solutions 785-749-3444 timnev...@mac.com ***************************************** ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **********************************************************************
