Docking and Undocking Windows
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Docking and Undocking Windows

By default, the Project Navigator and Properties Editor panels are displayed as part of the main Kexi window. It is possible to undock each panel, so that it is displayed in a separate window. Once undocked, it is possible to dock the panel so it appears back in the main window again.

In Childframe mode, it is also possible to undock child windows. For example, a child window showing a database table could be undocked, allowing the child window showing the table to be maximized on the screen.

It can be useful to undock a window when using:

Docking and undocking side panels

The Project Navigator and Properties Editor side panels may be undocked by either:

  • double-clicking on the 'grip' bar at the top of the panel; or

  • clicking once on the arrow at the top of the panel, next to the cross.

Once undocked, panel windows may be docked into the main window again similarly to undocking:

  • double-clicking on the 'grip' bar at the top of the window; or

  • clicking once on the arrow at the top of the panel, next to the cross.

Docking and undocking child windows

Child windows may be docked and undocked in Childframe mode only.

In Childframe mode, child windows may be undocked by:

  • right-clicking in the tab bar, on the tab corresponding to the window to be undocked, and selecting Undock; or

  • right-clicking on the title bar of the child window, and selecting Undock; or

  • if the child window is not maximized, clicking the arrow in the top right corner of the child window (next to the minimize, maximize and close buttons for that child window);

  • if the child window is maximized, clicking the arrow to the right of the menu bar (next to the minimize, restore and close buttons for that child window).

To dock a child window, right-clicking in the tab bar, on the tab corresponding to the window to be docked, and select Dock.

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