Saving Desktop Layouts

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To switch between desktop layouts, choose a layout from the drop-down list box located on the Desktop toolbar.

This procedure describes how to save your current desktop layout so that your own layout is available from the View > Desktops submenu and from the toolbar.

Note: The current desktop layout is one of the items saved to a .dsk file when you set Autosave Project desktop on Tools > Options > Environment Options. The next time you open the project, the saved desktop and other settings are restored, including breakpoints, watches, and open files.

To save a desktop layout

1. Choose View > Desktops > Save Desktop.
2. Enter the name you want for the desktop.
3. Click OK.

To set a Debug desktop layout

1. Choose View > Desktops > Set Debug Desktop.
2. From the drop-down list, select the layout you want to use as your desktop layout during debugging.
3. Click OK.

See Also

• Setting Project Options
• Overview of Debugging
• Desktop Toolbar
• View Desktops Command
• Environment Options