Layout features & snapshots - Feature Request

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Hello. Over my years of using Fences I have waited for two features in particular, but I figured it's time to ask.

First, the option to Restore a Layout Snapshot by double-clicking on it in the "Layouts & snapping" tab. Second, from the same tab, the ability to right-click on a saved layout and choose to Delete, Rename, Restore, or Retake from a context menu.

I spend most of my work hours among 3 different locations/monitor configurations:

  1. Home Office:      Laptop display (1920x1080) plus 3 externals: All 1920x1200 with one in portrait mode
  2. Business Office:  Laptop display (1920x1080) plus 3 externals: Two 3840x2160 and one 1920x1200 in portrait mode
  3. Laptop alone:     Laptop display (1920x1080)

Sometimes on startup (on a different monitor setup than previous uptime) Fences puts icons and fences where they belong, but often not. At those times, I open Fences, go to the "Layouts & snapping" tab, click on the appropriate saved Layout, then click on "Restore Snapshot". 

Perhaps I don't have Fences configured correctly? Here's my current config:

  • On screen resolution changes: Preserve my desktop layout by scaling my Fences 
  • Snapping / spacing: All 3 options are checked and Keep Fences spaced = 0 pixels

With my requested features implemented, this would be a simpler chore. Of course, correct sensing of my monitor config and applying the correct Layout is the dream!

Thank you // Scott

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forward your request to the Stardock Support Team for their review and recommendations. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We really do appreciate your feedback, Thanks

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello. I'm wondering if the config I mentioned in my original post above is correct to have Snapshots automatically loaded when I move my laptop between my 3 monitor configurations. Home has changed a bit, but I still haven't found settings to make my Fences Layout for each setup simply load when sensed. Home has changed. 

  1. Home Office:      Laptop display (1920x1080) plus 3 4K LG externals: All 3840x2160 with one in portrait mode
  2. Business Office:  Laptop display (1920x1080) plus 3 externals: Two 3840x2160 and one 1920x1200 in portrait mode
  3. Laptop alone:     Laptop display (1920x1080)

Could Windows Scaling (size of text, apps, and other items) affect the success of this feature? I leave my laptop at 100%, my work monitors at 125%, and home at 150%.

Thank you //Scott

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