I would like the mailbox/compose windows to be able to lose focus when another window is selected. The mailbox window is persistent and can only be minimized directly and stays on top of all other windows. Thank you.
If the windows are short term use then why make it forced on top assuming as you say users are likely to use and close? I don't have any other software that forces itself on top the way VarAC does and is an anomaly. I often see unfamiliar with basic Windows OS window navigation like Alt-Tab to switch easily between open apps.
Your perspective is based on your personal skills and expertise, which I respect. As the author handling dozens of support tickets weekly, I can share that since implementing this change, complaints about "windows hiding behind others" have dropped to zero. Statistically, if we analyze this purely from a data-driven standpoint, the results show that this approach provides greater clarity and reduces support tickets on that issue.
Conversely, the number of tickets regarding windows blocking the view (like the one you mentioned) hasn’t increased to a statistically significant level. This indicates that, for this type of app and audience, this solution is the right choice.
Those windows are on top of every app in the OS. The mail window can end up on top of the message window and then you cannot move the mail window at all.Game window is same I discovered tonight but it cannot even be moved. Basically you can easily end up having windows (mailbox and maybe game) that cannot me moved or closed. Changing focus to a web browser or any other program is occluded by the messages widow that remains on top. Just not friendly design for moving between apps- look at QRZ come back etc- window just stuck there on top entire time.
As much as I agree with you that this is not a good practice, on the field, it is much simpler for tha majority of the community. It used to be not "always on top" but than people stared to complain they loose the windows... So I came up with a decision principle : if the window you are interacting with is a short-term type of interaction (for example, opening to read a mail and close afterwards, and the average user does not need it open at all times - the decision was to keep on top for the entire duration of its use... assuming its a short period of time for most people). 73s!
For windows that need to be opened for a long period of time as they are being populated live (Like SNR Graph) It make sense. But for a window that you open and does not get new data, there is no need to remain open all the time so its prefered to be top-most so people will not find it hidden someplace.
If you elaborate on the "why" I will try to see if it make sense.
Ok- thanks for your reply- take care and 73- Clifford
Hi Ira-
If the windows are short term use then why make it forced on top assuming as you say users are likely to use and close? I don't have any other software that forces itself on top the way VarAC does and is an anomaly. I often see unfamiliar with basic Windows OS window navigation like Alt-Tab to switch easily between open apps.
Hi-
Those windows are on top of every app in the OS. The mail window can end up on top of the message window and then you cannot move the mail window at all. Game window is same I discovered tonight but it cannot even be moved. Basically you can easily end up having windows (mailbox and maybe game) that cannot me moved or closed. Changing focus to a web browser or any other program is occluded by the messages widow that remains on top. Just not friendly design for moving between apps- look at QRZ come back etc- window just stuck there on top entire time.
Thx and happy 2025 to you.
73- Clifford KK6QMS
For windows that need to be opened for a long period of time as they are being populated live (Like SNR Graph) It make sense. But for a window that you open and does not get new data, there is no need to remain open all the time so its prefered to be top-most so people will not find it hidden someplace.
If you elaborate on the "why" I will try to see if it make sense.
Irad.