Resize layers box

[djames.suhanko]

Hello, everyone!
Because I can't move the Moho window to my ultra-wide display (if I do that, Moho crashes), I can't see the layers in the laptop's display.
How can I resize the layer box to see all layers?

[Greenlaw]

Hi Djames,

If I understand correctly, you probably want to un-dock the Layers windows. You can do that from the Windows > Docking menu.

Personally, I prefer to leave the Layers window where it is and undock the other windows above it. IMO, the Layers window can use all the vertical space it can get, and keeping the extra windows above it is unnecessary.

I have other screen optimization tips here...

Better Default Settings For Moho Pro

Hope this helps.

[djames.suhanko]

Hi, Greenlaw! Thanks for your answer.

Your tip seems like a good solution. I prefer the layer box docked too, but the problem is I can't see the layers. I think the interface can be a bit odd on my computer.

[Greenlaw]

Oh, that does sound odd.

Does the Layers window's scroll bar not work? Can you post an image?

BTW, I tend to keep a lot of groups in my Layers Window. and keep most of them closed. This helps me manage the clutter and find things more easily, otherwise there are times when I'd be looking at hundreds of layers.

[djames.suhanko]

Sorry for my delay. I was thinking of a way to share an image. My window looks like that:

[Greenlaw]

Oh, yeah, this is what I talk about in the video I posted above. Go to around 3:08 for details.

In short, undock the Style window and move it to the side. I usually keep this window closed until I need it. Also, set Swatches to None...you really don't need this most of the time because you can sample colors from anywhere. For example, I usually just import my palette directly into the Workspace and I sample from there instead of from Swatches.

Now your Layers window should have a lot more breathing room. More lke this...



I used to work on a very low res screen, (for example, Scareplane was created on an HP tm2 which only had a 1200 x 800 res display,) so I had to come up with ways to optimize my Moho real estate. Even though I work on better equipment now, I still apply all these optimizations. Many of these tips are shared in that video.

Hope this helps.

[Greenlaw]

Oh, one more thing: later in the video, I explain how to make the contents of the Layers window more readable, so be sure to watch the whole thing.

[djames.suhanko]

Uhhh!!! Amazing!!!
Thanks a lot, man!

[djames.suhanko]

Do you have a youtube channel?

[djames.suhanko]

Oh, one more thing: later in the video, I explain how to make the contents of the Layers window more readable, so be sure to watch the whole thing.

I will do that!

[Greenlaw]

Do you have a youtube channel?

Sooort of...our YouTube channel been largely neglected for years though.

There's actually more recent and probably more useful content on our Vimeo channel here...

https://vimeo.com/channels/littlegreendog

The Vimeo channel has been neglected too but I'm busy working on a complete reboot of both streaming sites with new content.

[djames.suhanko]

Following you! Thanks!