Rearranging the interface

By default, when launching MotionBuilder all windows are in a docked position, but you can rearrange the interface by docking and undocking UI elements.

Docking and undocking

To undock a window:

• Do one of the following:
• Click this icon in the top right corner of the window.
• If you have a second monitor connected to your system, drag the double-dotted edge () of a window onto a space of the second monitor.

To dock a window:

• Drag the double-dotted edge () of a window around the UI.

  As you drag the window across the UI, other UI elements automatically shift to accommodate it. A white outline of the window displays to indicate a docking location. When you release the mouse button, the window locks into place.

  Note:

  If UI elements do not immediately shift out of the way for you to dock a window, try moving the window to various places around your attempted dock point. Dock widgets need to be released near the middle of a dockable area.

Return MotionBuilder to a default layout

• In the MotionBuilder main menu, select Layout, and then the default window layout, such as Editing, you want to use.

Docking behavior

The following lists the docking behavior:

• When called, locked windows will have a new floating window created. If the original is floating when called, the focus will move to the floating window.
• Tabs within windows will float or re-dock as complete windows.