Creating and Using Layouts

If you routinely use a group of sessions together, you can create and save a custom layout in a windowed or tabbed format

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0:05 - 0:10 If you routinely use a group of sessions together, you can save time by creating a Reflection layout. 0:15 - :20 When opened, a layout automatically opens and arranges all documents saved to the layout. 0:20 - 0:25 It opens and positions any docked pains such as Scratch Pad or Screen History and it connects session documents to hosts. 0:25 - 0:35 To set up a layout, open the sessions you want to work with and then arrange them in the workspace. 0:40 - 0:44 Open any sidebar windows that you want to include like Scratch Pad. 0:47 - 0:59 Carefully arrange all the session windows until you have set everything up just the way you want it. Then save the layout. 1:01 - 1:05 The next time you open the layout, you'll find everything in place just the way you left it. 1:06 - 1:15 If the workspace is configured to display documents as tabs, you can create a more user friendly name for each tab that is different from the session file name. 1:22 - 1:32 You can also color code tabs to help you visually identify which host applications they are connected to and to categorize the type of information that they are used for. 1:37 - 1:46 For large departments, naming sessions and color coding sessions can help to keep everyone on the same page and also help with training and support issues. If you frequently run a group of sessions together, use the Reflection layout to save time and manage your sessions better.