The Window Docking Area and Floating Window Docks

The lower half and the right edge of the Acid window are window docking areas. You can use this areas to keep frequently used windows available, but out of the way, while you are working with a project.

You can also create multiple floating docks to organize your Acid windows. These docks can float over the Acid window or if you have a dual-monitor video card on a secondary monitor.

  • To dock a window, drag it to a docking area or a floating dock.

  • To undock a window, click the handle and drag it out of the docking area or floating dock.

  • To prevent a window from docking when you drag it, hold the Ctrl key.

  • To expand a docked window so it fills the docking area, click the Maximize button . Click again to restore the window to its previous size.

  • To remove a window from the docking area, click the Close button .

You can dock several windows in the same area of the screen, the windows will be layered then. Click a windows tab to bring it to the top.

The Explorer window

The Chopper window

The Mixing Console window

The Video preview window

The Track Properties window (Audio)

The Track Properties window (MIDI)

The Surround Panner window

The Soft Synth Properties window

The Audio Plug-In window

The Plug-In Manager window

The Groove Pool window

The Clip Properties window (Audio)

The Clip Properties window (MIDI)