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Malcolm574
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February 1, 2024
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Can I fix problem of Tools windows not staying on 2nd display, or is it bc I'm running Sonoma?

  • February 1, 2024
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Hi there,

Just got a new MBP (that came with Sonoma 14.2), so I'm expecting a few issues. I just don't know if this particular problem is a Sonoma problem, or whether it's somehow fixable in Settings.

I use an external display when I'm working on my ID project, which is a book with lots of graphics, etc.—this second display is bigger and wider, which allows me to see my book in 2-page 'spreads', which is essential because some photos run right across both pages.

Anyway, I keep my main project window (+Application Frame) and all my Tools windows on this second display.

My problem is that when the MBP hasn't been used for a while (I guess it goes into Sleep mode), all my Tools windows on this external display end up getting moved onto my MBP display. It's something of a waste of time to have to move them all back, and carefully rearrange them.

I tired creating a second workspace ('Desktop 2') in Mission Control, but that doesn't seem to keep my ID windows on the external display. 

Is there anything else that I can try? A keyboard command of some sort that will put all my InDesign windows back where I've told them I want them?

thanks very much,

Malcolm

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    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
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    February 1, 2024
    First things first. Update Sonoma to 14.3
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    Malcolm574Author
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    February 1, 2024

    Thanks for your reply Bob. But yes, I did that yesterday. I also played around with the Sleep settings in the MBP's System Settings, and that didn't work either.  I can just keep re-arranging my ID windows after every break, it's not a huge deal. I was just hoping InDesign had a 'Save Window Arrangement' setting. If it doesn't, I wonder if a third-party app might help me with that. But I guess that might just get me into other kinds of trouble.

    Rishabh_Tiwari
    Rishabh_Tiwari
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    February 7, 2024

    Hi,

     

    Sorry to hear about the trouble. This issue was reported by other users as well and the problem was resolved after updating the OS to 14.3. Please try the suggestions shared in this discussion and let us know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

     

    Thanks

    Rishabh

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