PyDMRelatedDisplay - Bring to Front when New Window already exists

[hhslepicka]

Describe the bug When using the Related Display button and the Open in New Window option is checked, a new window is always created when clicking the button.

Expected behavior When clicking the button, if the window still exists, bring it to the front.

[mattgibbs]

I disagree with this being a bug. I want the ability to open up multiple instances of the same display, and use it frequently.

--Matt

On Jul 14, 2020, at 11:10, Hugo Slepicka [email protected] wrote:

 Describe the bug When using the Related Display button and the Open in New Window option is checked, a new window is always created when clicking the button.

Expected behavior When clicking the button, if the window still exists, bring it to the front.

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[hhslepicka]

Why would you open multiple times the same screen with the absolute same information?

[klauer]

Could it be an option or a dialog that pops up asking if you really want a new window when one is already there?

[hhslepicka]

I am okay with adding an option (bringExistingToFront) or some other name that makes sense... and default it to False to keep existing behavior.

[slactasha]

Adding to this old issue - I would like to have the option. In EDM it's the 'Dups Allowed' checkbox that is unchecked by default.

Like Matt, I often open multiple instances of the same display, especially when it's a template that I use for many devices and I want to display some of them side by side.