I use something called "TAN Windows Manager" to save windows position and restore them, it may be what you want
https://github.com/Todd1561/TANWindowMgr
Check also this one https://github.com/kangyu-california/PersistentWindows
Also I never tried it but windows powertoys fancy zones may help you, you can edit layout and all
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/powertoys/fancyzones
I too will have to checkout TAN.
I can say from experience that power toys fancy zones is really cool and I recommend it but it doesn't move the windows back. Some programs also refuse to snap to them (voicemeter) or completly disregards the zones on startup(Spotify).
Iโve been using persistent windows for the same reason, and it does t seem to play well with multiple browser windows on multiple screens. Just FYI
Cool, thanks. I already use Power Toys, and had hoped it might have something, but sadly not.
Will check out those other two though, thanks a lot ๐
This is all based on a vague memory of a fever dream from years ago but.....
*In windows you have two options for window placment: keep windows on active screens or don't do anything. *You can move windows around with shift+win+arrow keys. *AutoIT and Auto Hotkey programs can identify individual windows. I would bet that they can also read if a monitor is on or off.
Write a script that check whether a monitor is on or off then move the identified windows. There are tons of tutorials for both AutoIT and Auto Hotkey out there and I'm sure someone has already implemented exactly what you are looking for.
Thanks for the advice - writing scripts is a bit outside my wheelhouse, but hell, maybe I've just never had a reason to learn, if someone hasn't already. Much appreciated, cheers ๐
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