Is there a way to lock the ordering of multiple windows even if one is focused?
I have six windows in which I only need to interact with the right edge and would like the layering to be preserved during interaction.
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"interact with the right edge" what do you mean by interaction? With the keyboard or with the mouse?– DavidPostill ♦Commented Jun 24, 2017 at 20:41
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@DavidPostill The elements I interact with are aligned to the right side of the window as such I don't need to view the entire window at once. Also interact with mouse and keyboard.– FunkyCommented Jun 24, 2017 at 20:43
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Ah. If it was just scrolling with the mouse I had an answer :(– DavidPostill ♦Commented Jun 24, 2017 at 20:45
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I believe that what you ask is impossible without programming these windows to re-position themselves upon a change in the Z-order, or to create a watchdog program that does it for them.
Here are some tools that remember windows arrangement and could perhaps reset the Z-order of your windows if it changes (listed in no particular order):
Or you could role your own tool using a AutoHotkey
script.
Here are some examples to get you started:
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I'll add another similar program to the list: Persistent Windows– aljgomCommented Jul 27, 2022 at 6:26
I would recommend WindowsLayoutSnapshot from the list harrymc has provided.
It's an open-source utility that allows you to save a snapshot of your window configurations that you can return to at a later date. You might be able to get further help recoding this application to fit your needs on StackOverflow or here on SuperUser.
Edit: because this is open source, you are able to edit it. It's unlicensed and available in the public domain. If you make a timer you can probably use this to do what you're wanting.
I am using DeskPins. It's just a "always in front" feature, but it works and is a really simple program.
