ianyh/Amethyst

Choose a default layout for each display

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#1098 opened on Feb 12, 2021

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. I have a MBP 13", I also have a 49" ultra wide. On my ultra wide, I use 3 column middle layout, on my MBP display I use fullscreen. When I open the app, one of the displays will have the wrong layout since I can only save one implicit default layout (the first in the list).

This is exacerbated by the constant crashes, which means I have to restart Amethyst multiple times per day.

Describe the solution you'd like I would like to be able to save a different layout for each display, so that when I start Amethyst, the correct layout is selected for each display.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
swift
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
SwiftmacOS developmentAmethyst codebaseNSScreen APIs
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine the Amethyst source code for layout management, specifically the `LayoutManager` and user preferences persistence. Look into the `NSScreen` class to identify distinct displays and their identifiers. Review issue comments for any design suggestions or constraints.