kim Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I older versions of FZ, I kept the Tool Options Palette window visible as I like to keep my eye on the options palette. The new Palette window does not allow me to keep the tool options window visible at all times. If you remove it from the palette window structure it hides the palette window below and if you place it on the side it takes up valuable window space. My work around is to place all the palettes except the layer palette on a 2nd monitor. Not a great solution, I am wondering if anyone has created more efficient layout with the palettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew West Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Kim Because of the interface and structure of Form.z with all the floating pallets you will absolutely need two monitors to get anything done in an efficient manner. Occasionally I need to travel with my laptop but I am forced to carry an extra monitor anywhere I go. All you need is a cheap and light one to unclutter your main screen. Thank god we no longer use those 75lb monitors of days gone by! Justin actually uses three monitors so that he can keep his design inspiration images on the third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Hi Andrew, Yup, I have resisted the dual monitor use for years but I think it is time to bite the bullet. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I haven't tried this, but if you're on a Mac you might be able to try Sidecar (if you have a spare iPad nearby) instead of purchasing a separate monitor. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi Snow, I used Sidecar yesterday for the palettes and it works pretty well. But I make notes on my iPad while working so need to use the old 2nd monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsOne Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) For single monitor use I keep a bank of minimized palettes at the top of my modeling window and keep the Tool Options + Inspector at the top of the right side dock : Edited February 26, 2021 by AsOne Des 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 10:12 PM, AsOne said: For single monitor use I keep a bank of minimized palettes at the top of my modeling window and keep the Tool Options + Inspector at the top of the right side dock Me too.. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 A good solution for a single monitor. Thanks for the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTEK Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 The minimalist layout that I use on my MacBook Pro 15” Retina for all my work. I control the visibility of the palettes with keyboard shortcuts, from F1 to F12. Des 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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