As an experimental feature, the fof processes can communicate using a special protocol. You can start a new fof process using the Filemanager/New fof menu entry.
The Filemanager/Windows menu contains a few window management commands :
Depending of the number of windows parity, the behaviour can be :
The windows occupy the whole screen, two in a row.
The n-1 first windows are displayed as before. The last windows occupies a full row.
The windows are stacked (oh yes ?)
The windows are displayed at full size, but remain accessibles
The last items of the menu show the current directory of all the fof's processes actually running. You can select a window by clicking on it's associated directory.
NOTE : These functionalities are window managers independent but the window selection only works with the windows that are inside the same desk.
The reorganization algorithms are customizable using a few variables in the configuration file, consult the section 8 for more informations on this subject.
The following commands are available in the File menu :
NOTE : because of the nature of this program, you won't be promped before quitting the application.