Most computers use a 1024 x 768 resolution monitor which means that there is limited space available and you continuously have to find a compromise between the number of windows you have open and the size of the windows:

5 windows open, but each of them is quite small.

Only one window open (Body plan), but now you can’t see the effect of a
modification to the shape of the design in the Profile, Plan or Perspective window.

It is really a matter of experience and personal preference what suits your working methods best. Here are some tips from the Maxsurf developers:

Window layout tips:

- To maximise screen space, it is recommended to maximise the Maxsurf application window at all times.

- When modelling, close all windows except for the view windows.

- When modelling, switch between working with 4 view windows and just one view window.

- Minimising the amount of information on your screen helps you work more efficiently.

 View a video that shows you the different windows layouts in Maxsurf as well as different ways to switch between windows (next section). [Web | Disk]

In the following steps you will learn how to setup your windows layout in Maxsurf so that you have just the 4 view windows open.

Ø  Start Maxsurf while holding down the Shift key

Ø  Select “yes” to clear all preferences

This will start Maxsurf with the default windows settings:

Ø  Use Window | Tile Horizontal

You’ll see something like this:

Maxsurf windows after Tile Horizontal

Ø  Now close all windows except for Body Plan, Profile, Plan and Perspective

Notice how the closed windows are all stacked at the bottom of the Maxsurf application window:

Ø  Do another Window | Tile Horizontal

You should now see something like this:

You can re-open any of the closed windows by simply selecting the window from the Window menu and the selected window will restore to its original position and size before it was closed.

Continue with the Switching Between Windows section.