vain/pdfPres — Issue #27: "Free" layout (optional)
Author: vain
Created: 2012-01-14 14:41:51+00:00
State: open
Labels: feature, v0.4

When I started writing pdfpres, I used a primitive window manager. Thus, it made sense to bundle all functionality in one single window (except for the beamer window, of course). I didn't want to clutter up my screen as Gimp does.

Today, I use a sophisticated window manager. It allows me to do whatever crazy stuff I want to because I can *program* it. I learned that multi-window applications can have benefits.

In fact, pdfpres would benefit quite a lot from having multiple windows: One window for the notes, one window per preview viewport, one window for the timer/clock. My window manager could then take care of those windows' layout.

I'm aware that most people don't like multi-window applications. Hence, the user should be able to chose from the "classic" layout and the (hypothetical, upcoming) "free" layout.