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Pop-Out Windows
Pop-out windows, also commonly referred to as “ floating windows”, give you the ability to detach a window and move it outside of the main framework of the eSignal program.
Each window should have a “pop-out icon” located on the title bar. The pop-out icon is blue with tiny arrows to indicate whether the pop-out feature has been activated.  Once you activate the pop-out feature, you can drag the window outside of eSignal by grabbing the thin blue title bar. You can also use these icons to pop a window back in to eSignal (also called floating and redocking).
Once you pop out a window, it will appear as a separate window in the Windows Taskbar*. You can position this pop-out window almost anywhere, even across multiple monitors. When you settle on a position, don't forget to save the page, window or layout, so that position is retained the next time you start up eSignal.
If you ever lose a pop-out window on your desktop, simply go to the main eSignal Menu bar, click on Windows and select Redock Floating Windows.
For more instruction on using pop-out windows, please view this eSignal Movie Clip.
Uses for Pop-Out or Floating Windows
Pop-out windows, introduced in version 7.3, have quickly become one of the most popular features of eSignal. Examples of this handy functionality:
- You can use your workspace more efficiently by using various pop-out windows on multiple monitor set-ups.
- Use the pop-out window and the “always on top” command together to overlay an eSignal chart on top of your broker's trading application. The eSignal chart will always remain in the foreground, regardless of where you navigate.
To activate “always on top,” pop the window out, then click the now visible “ thumbtack” icon. Click on this same icon to turn this option off.
- You can view scrolling news while you work in Excel* or Word* or browse the Internet, by popping out your News Ticker.
*Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
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