Window Menu Differences - MPLAB® X IDE and MPLAB® IDE v8

The following table highlights the Window menu changes from MPLAB® IDE v8 to MPLAB X IDE. Due to the changes in MPLAB X IDE, not all MPLAB IDE v8 menu items will map identically. Major differences are discussed under Comments.

Table: Window Menu Differences

MPLAB® IDE v8 MPLAB® X IDE Comments
Close All Window>Close All Documents
Cascade Not supported
Tile Horizontally Drag and drop window
Tile Vertically Drag and drop window
Arrange Icons View>Toolbars>Customize
Window Sets Window>Document Groups
Create Window Set Window>Document Groups>New Document Group
Destroy Window Set Window>Document Groups>Manage
Recent Windows Not supported

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