Layouts

Layouts in StreetSmart Edge® are like different views you can create to help organize your work space. They display in a tabbed format, with up to 8 layout tabs able to be open at one time.

For example, rather than trying to fit all the research tools you use, plus trading and account information, on one screen, you can create one Research layout and one Trading layout and flip between the two. The possibilities for organizing your work area in StreetSmart Edge® are extensive and designed to meet the needs of a variety of trading styles.

Creating a Basic Layout

Use the layout tab currently open or create a new layout tab by clicking the + to the right of the layout tabs. You can also right-click on a tab and select New Layout.

Once you have the layout tab open that you want to work in, you can add, remove, and configure the tab the way you want it to look. Here are some tips for setting up the display:

Advanced Layout Tips

Multiple Monitors: The primary StreetSmart Edge® window can be stretched across multiple monitors to create a larger layout; however, you can also "undock" layout tabs from the primary window and let them stand alone on different monitors. This allows you to view multiple layouts at once.

More Drag & Drop: Much like individual layout tabs can be dragged out and dropped as independent windows, you can also create a new independent layout tab by clicking and dragging a tool out of the primary StreetSmart Edge® display. When you drop it, a new layout tab will be created. You can have multiple layout tabs in the independent window by clicking the + next to the layout tab.

Saving a Layout

Layout tabs can be saved by right-clicking the tab and selecting either Save Layout as a File... or Save Layout as a Template...

Opening a Saved Layout

Close a Layout

Close a layout by clicking on the x in the upper right corner of the tab or by right-clicking on the tab and selecting Close Layout.

TIP: For layouts opened outside the primary window, you will be given a choice to dock the layout back into the primary window, close the layout completely, or do nothing (cancel).

Rename a Layout

With the layout open, right-click on the tab and select Rename Layout, then type a name for the layout and press Enter. You can also rename layout templates by opening the Manage Templates window via the right-click menu and clicking the pencil icon.

Duplicate a Layout

You can create an exact duplicate of a layout by right-clicking on the tab and selecting Duplicate Layout.

Delete Templates

Right-click on the tab and select Manage Templates. Click the X next to the name of the template you want to delete.

Import Layouts

You can import layouts and save them as a layout template from the Manage Templates window.

  1. Right-click on a layout tab and select Manage Templates
  2. Click Import Layout. Click on the layout file you wish to import and click Open.
  3. Give the layout template a name and click Save and then Done.
  4. If you want to then open that layout, right-click on a layout tab. Select Open Layout Template and choose the layout you want to open.