Arrange toolbox, properties, error etc windows automatically in C# Express 2008

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I use C# Express 2008 for various windows forms projects. Occasionally the system crashes (or gets a windows update), and then my sidescreens are lost.
I don't know the proper word for sidescreen, but you get them using the view menu in the IDE (error list, toolbox, solution explorer etc).
With ctrl+W I try to restore them, but that is allways a hassle, because several windows have to be rearanged.

Is it possible to automate this process, so I can get a consistent user interface over time and over my projects (perhaps save the configuration of the sidescreens?).

Thanks in advance

Posted 25-Sep-12 8:20am

RobScripta

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 25-Sep-12 14:25pm

If looks like you are talking about regular VS docking UI behavior.
If would say, this is an off-topic question, as it is not related to software development. You should use VS the way convenient for your.
One thing you can do: arrange things and close the VS application -- next time after crash the last layout will be restored. Only remember there are separate layouts for debug and development modes. Your real problem are those crashed. It could be something wrong with you system or VS. People rarely complain about crashes.
--SA

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fjdiewornncalwe · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-25T08:22:00

Solution 1

You'll want to save your Settings.
If you open the Tools->Import and Export Settings option Studio,
you can export your current setup. Whenever you open your Studio,
it will restore all the windows to where they were saved.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a65txexh.aspx[^]

Posted 25-Sep-12 8:22am

fjdiewornncalwe

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RobScripta 25-Sep-12 14:58pm

Thanks a lot, it looks exactly what I meant!!

fjdiewornncalwe 25-Sep-12 15:04pm

Cheers.