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Article #16879Re: Question: Finder Windows & Mac II Screens
From: dgold
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1987 00:31
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1987 00:31
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In article <gUpxmvy00V4MBYU0mT@andrew.cmu.edu> rs4u+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU (Richard Siegel) writes:
> Here's an interesting question: Suppose I have a Macintosh II that has
>two screens (and two video cards) plugged in, and the screens are positioned
>side by side. In the Finder, I have my windows set up such that some
>folders' windows are on one screen, and some folders' windows
>are on the other screen (call it screen #2). Now, suppose that I
>take away Screen #2 (maybe the screen broke, or something, or
>maybe I'm on a different Mac II). What happens to the windows that
>were on that screen? Will the Finder sense that they're in
>a nonexistent area (outside of GrayRgn) and reposition them, or
>will those windows be inaccessible until I hook up another screen?
This is a problem any time you go between Macs with different display areas
(e.g., large screens, Mac XL, etc). I believe the Finder (at least the
latest versions) will force these windows on screen.
--
David Goldsmith
Apple Computer, Inc.
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