[0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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[0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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0. Have some non-maximized window opened in Windows (e.g. notepad)
1. In Factorio set full screen mode on
2. Minimize everything to desktop (Win+D) - works ok
3. Click on that another app in taskbar (e.g. notepad) to unminimize it - Factorio appears instead of your desktop, it's is impossible to minimize Factorio and see both desktop and another app.
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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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The solution is simple, if you want to switch applications, don't play in fullscreen mode.

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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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Alt-Tab works, if you have more then Factorio open.
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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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Consider this scenario:
1. I was playing and a Skype message appeared.
2. I paused and replied.
3. I decided to leave it minimized and fix some work issues. It could take a few hours.
4. During that I switch between different apps many times and Factorio appears as a background instead of my desktop if there is no another maximized app opened.

This is annoying. Why it can't just live minimized and not flash?

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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

Post by Julissa Doe »

Perhaps, just perhaps, when you know you are spending a few hours working on something else, you should switch to windowed mode? ;)

Also, for better productivity, if you're using windows 10, there's a "add new desktop" feature so you can have a seperated workspace from your games:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use- ... windows-10

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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

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Thank you, it turned out I can press Win+Tab and move already running Factorio to another desktop so it stops flashing.

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Re: [0.15.31] Window minimizing problem

Post by Velox »

Try using the desktop switching shortcut- it's even better. I use it all the time in Factorio. Windows key + cursor. Wish more games worked this well with virtual desktops!

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