I've finally joined the 21st century and got a second monitor. I can merrily undock all the side windows (Solution Explorer, ToolBox etc) and plonk them anywhere I like on either monitor. I can't though figure out how to undock a code window. Is it possible? (I'm using vs2008).
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Multi monitor is a key functionality of the new vs 2010 as was requested by a lot of devs.
Andrea Balducci
2009-05-21 15:03:17
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Marc Gravell
2009-05-21 15:07:46
Wasn't the question in regard to VS2008?
sean e
2009-05-21 15:27:53
It was - and looking at the answers I assumed it wasn't available pre 2010.
PaulB
2009-05-21 18:04:09
Indeed - to clarify: it isn't available until 2010; I can't do much about that ;-p
Marc Gravell
2009-05-21 19:21:06
check out my answer, StudioTools (a free addin) can do what you need in VS2008
Piotr Owsiak
2010-01-06 10:57:07
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You could resize Visual Studio to cover both monitors, then right-click the code window and click New Vertical Tab Group
SLaks
2009-06-19 12:31:59
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Actually there is a way to do that.
You just need to install a FREE addon from Exact Magic named StudioTools
It has this feature called "Tear Off Editor Window".
You just activate the tab you want to tear off and from the StudioTools manu select Tear Off Editor.
I also strongly recommend you check out the rest of the features, especially the "Smart Goto" which rocks!
Piotr Owsiak
2010-01-06 10:55:10
StudioTools seems to be broken for me in VS 2005. The arrow keys and Backspace do not work in the floating code windows. It might be a conflict with other plugins I have installed (ReSharper, RockScroll, etc.).
kpozin
2010-10-08 18:01:11
Possible, can you please post your findings when you investigate the issue.
Piotr Owsiak
2010-10-10 15:33:05