[Feature Request] Show grouped windows separately, in a free form

Would be great to have an option to don't stack grouped windows on top of each other, and show them all simultaneously

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When Groupy groups windows, it shows them on top of each other, so that when I switch to window B in the group window A gets hidden. It would be great if it could show all grouped windows at once, with ability to drag and resize them.

Groupy could, for example, show some "group" window behind them with a single titlebar, which will visually define and bound this group area, and then place all children windows within this area.

This request is an addition to my other request for implementing a side view for grouped windows, although this one is a little bit broader. I imagine it as if Groupy provided a simple checkbox to toggle the "freeform" mode, and when enabled, this group turned into a single big canvas window with all grouped windows placed within it. There could also be some titlebar button to align them automatically within this area, for example side by side.

Please let me know if my explanation is clear enough, or should I make some design mocups in Photoshop to better illustrate my idea.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your request to the Stardock Support Team for their review and recommendations. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We really do appreciate your feedback, Thanks

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

You could also consider using PowerToys Workspaces, which will open a group of apps, each in a specific location on your desktop, or any virtual desktop. It also allows using CLI (command line interface) arguments which provides for opening a specific file in each app. Your entire screen would now be your group, arranged in a configured layout. You can create a desktop shortcut to the Workspace, and even pin it to the taskbar. I haven't tested it, but I would assume you can also pin it to the start menu. You can create as many Workspaces as you need, and give each Workspace a unique name.

I tested this using two CLI arguments for two Word files, and both files opened in a single tabbed Groupy window.

This would provide exactly what you are asking for, except instead of all the apps being confined to a window, you can use your entire desktop. Give it a try and see what you think. :grin: