Feature Req: Better Support for Multi-Monitor
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I use notepad++ on a laptop which is often docked to another monitor (using extended desktop across both of the screens). I regularly move notepad++ between the two screens.
I find that the "open file" and other dialogs often do not open on the same screen as the editor. (This is only a minor annoyance)
More importantly, sometimes when using the laptop on its own (where the last time notepad++ had been opened was when the laptop was docked), the main window will open "off-screen" (as in, where the other monitor would have been were the machine docked). There is no way to move it back on-screen, and the only way to use the program is to "Maximise" from the Taskbar. On other occasions, the "Open/Save" dialogs will open off-screen. This renders the program unusable to some extent on my machine.
Just thought I'd let you know that some people are having this problem - thanks for a great program!
Hi Yes it could be good that this problem is corrected, but A solution has already be posted here http://sourceforge.net/forum/message.php?msg_id=4271040
The solution is "open the "config.xml" file (either in the Notepad++ install directory or in %APPDATA%/Notepad++) in regular Notepad, change the AppPosition's "x" value to "0", and save. Re-open Notepad++ and it will be left-justified on your primary screen."
Actually I opened the the config.xml file in notepad, but ... damn ... it's not on the desktop ... *ROFL*
serious: That's not a solution, just a work around. I think it should be two lines to change this. That's < 5% of the lines that were already used to discuss this. Is there nobody out there who can program some Windows windows and offer a patch? I unfortunately don't have the knowledge in C to do this, I'm a Java guy.
mathias
there is a very easy way to move it back onto your main monitor...
right click on program in task bar, click move, use arrow keys to place it where you want.
I have the same problem as the original poster. The following suggestions are great help to work around the problem. I wish the developers would solve this long standing problem with Notepad++.
I just did some testing today, and found if Notepad++ is open on my second monitor, and I switch to a single monitor, it is moved to my main screen. However, if Notepad++ was last opened, and then closed on my second monitor, then I switch to a single monitor, then try to open Notepad++, it opens offscreen. The right click on the taskbar, select move, then use the arrows works to get it back on the primary monitor.
I would just like a real fix to the problem, instead of a workaround.
PapaJohn: Right you are - I've never used the arrows to move a window around before!
Steakhacher: Thanks for the tip; I'll see how well it works out for me and repost in a few days.
Another option is UltraMon!
It allows you to use a hotkey to move windows around your monitors.
Very useful for all applications.
I like to hotlink Ctrl-~ (Control Tilda) to quickly move windows between monitors.