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Getting Started with DoublePane

Before using DoublePane, a System Preference needs to be set which will allow DoublePane to reposition windows on your behalf

OS X Mavericks (10.9) and Later

On first launch OS X Mavericks will prompt you to grant access to DoublePane

Grant Access to DoublePane in Secureity & Privacy Preferences, located in System Preferences.

Click "Open System Preferences" button to bring up the Security & Privacy System Preferences.

Click the lock to enable the list of applications in this list, then click the checkbox next to DoublePane.

DoublePane is now ready to use.

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) and Earlier

On first launch DoublePane will prompt you to "Enable Access for Assistive Devices".

Enable Access for Assistive Devices

Click on the "Open Universal Access" Button to bring up the Universal Access System Preferences

Clicking the "Enable access for assistive devices" and DoublePane is ready for use.

Using DoublePane

DoublePane presents itself as an onscreen menu bar item. It should be in the upper right corner of the screen near the clock and volume controls.

Screenshot of Doublepane Menubar item

Clicking on the DoublePane brings up its menu

Screenshot of DoublePane menu

The Current Window

DoublePane operates on the currently selected window. This is usually the frontmost window of the actively running application.

Current Window

Moving Left

Selecting “Move Left” from the DoublePane menu will reposition the current window to the left half of the screen.

Move Left

Moving Right

Selecting “Move Right” from the DoublePane menu will reposition the current window to the right half of the screen.

Move Right

Filling the Screen

Selecting “Fill Screen” from the DoublePane menu will reposition the current window so that it fills the screen.

Fill Screen

Restoring Windows

Selecting “Restore” from the DoublePane menu will reposition the current window to its original size and position prior to moving it with DoublePane. This feature is disabled until you perform your first “Move Left”, “Move Right”, or “Fill Screen” action.

Restore

Keyboard Shortcuts

Holding down the “ctrl” and “alt/option keys” and pressing the left, right or up arrow keys allow you to easily reposition the current window at any time without using the mouse. The following table outlines DoublePanes keyboard shortcuts.

Action Keyboard Shortcut Description
Move Left Reposition the currently selected window to the left half of the screen.
Move Right Reposition the currently selected window to the right half of the screen.
Fill Screen Reposition the currently selected window to fill the screen.
Restore Restore the currently selected window to its original size and position.

Preferences

Selecting “Preferences…” from the DoublePane menu brings up the Preferences Window.

Preferences Window

Starting DoublePane at Login

Clicking the “Start DoublePane at login” checkbox in the Preferences Window will allow DoublePane to startup when you login to your computer.

Hiding DoublePane from menu bar

Deselect the “Show DoublePane in menu bar” checkbox in the Preferences Window to hide DoublePane from the menu bar. After hiding DoublePane, you can bring up the Preferences Window again by double clicking on DoublePane in the Applications folder or clicking DoublePane in the Dock.

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for each DoublePane action can be customized by clicking on each shortcut and typing a keyboard combination. One or more modifier keys such as Command, Shift, Control, or Option must be pressed along with the desired key.

Multiple Displays Support

DoublePane supports multiple displays using the same Move Left and Move Right actions described above. Performing a Move Left action repeatedly will move the currently selected window to the left display. Performing a Move Right action repeatedly will move the currently selected window to the right display. These actions also work for displays arranged in an up and down configuration.

Need Help?

If you are having issues with DoublePane or need further help please email us at support@5amcode.com.