Dock & Undock Windows

In MERL, windows are movable around the workspace to customize the interface. Windows can be docked in the main MERL window relative to other windows, or undocked as standalone windows that can move around the desktop.

Dock Windows

Not all windows can be docked or undocked. In most cases, dockable windows will have a pushpin icon in the top right corner of the header.

Select and hold the header of the window desired to dock.

Drag the window over any window in the Roadsoft window. A dock indicator will appear with up to four visible directional options.

Move the window over any of the direction options on the dock indicator to see a preview of where the window will be docked. The preview appears as a blue highlighted area.

Release the mouse over the dock indicator to dock it at the previewed location.

If there is an undocked window, other windows are dockable into that window. This allows for the movement of multiple windows around in the same window.

Undock Windows

Select and drag the header of any window.

Release anywhere. The window will now be free-floating and can be dragged anywhere on the screen.

If there is multiple monitors, undocked windows can be dragged to other screens.

Reset the Layout

It is possible to reset MERL to the default window layout. This includes all hidden and docked windows. MERL will have to restart to perform this operation.

Select the Settings option in the main menu.

Select Reset Window Layout.

Select one of the options:

Reset Main Window Layout resets all of the windows

MERL will restart with the windows docked in their default positions.

Reset Local Job Manager Dock Window Layout will reset only the Local Job Manager layout

You cannot reset the window layout of you have the Local Job Manager open.

Reset Bid Utility Dock Window Layout will reset only the Bid Utility layout

You cannot reset the window layout of you have the Bid Utility open.

Reset Project Estimator Dock Window Layout will reset only the Project Estimator layout

You cannot reset the window layout of you have the Project Estimator open.

Click the Yes button at the prompt to reset all the windows.