Single-window mode specification
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[edit] introduction
This is the specification for the single-window mode, in addition to the multi-window one.
The goal of single-window mode it to provide a flat, non-overlapping working surface for GIMP, that also happen to show up as a single item in the task bar. Good customisability, and compatibility with multi-window mode are also on the menu.
[edit] states
Both multi-window and single-window modes have a global configuration in common:
- the number of docks (columns)—including the toolbox one—with the position and size of each
- which dockable dialogs are in these docks, with order, size and position
This global aspect comes from the fact that it is annoying at best, and impossible worst-case, for users to add and delete dockable dialogs to both both modes independantly.
For both multi-window and single-window mode GIMP shall persist one configuration. This configuration shall contain:
- what is side-docked to what (side docked elements have simpler position and height constraints)
- for single-window:
- the position and size of the single window
- the parade configuration: size, position
Out of the box GIMP ships with defaults for both configurations.
- the default for multi-window mode the defaults shall be those used in 2.6
- the defaults for single-window mode shall be: TBD (everything clicked together)
When users change any aspect of their multi-window or single-window set-up, for instance by rearranging their windows or docks, then this shall be automatically persisted in the relevant configuration.
[edit] switching
There shall be one settings item at the bottom of the Windows menu, titled "Single-window mode" which upon being toggled shall enforce the other (i.e. now relevant) configuration on the window(s) and docks layout.
[edit] docking
Before specifying the docking interaction of toolbox and dockable dialogs in docks (aka inspectors), let’s look at the requirements. We need a system where:
