Overview

The Layouts tab within the Settings module of FinStudio is a dedicated area for managing and customizing the visual arrangement and functionality of the trading platform's interface. This section allows users to save, load, and modify application layouts, facilitating an organized and efficient trading environment tailored to individual preferences or specific trading tasks.

Structure of the Layouts Settings

Left Side - Layout Management:

• Functionality:
  
  

  • The left side of the Layouts tab displays a list of all saved layouts within the application. Each layout represents a different configuration of windows, panels, and tool placements, allowing users to switch quickly between setups.

• Tools and Operations:
  
  

  • Import: Allows users to import layout settings from external sources.
    
    
  • Export: Enables exporting of current layout settings for backup or use on another machine.
    
    
  • New: Creates a new layout from scratch.
    
    
  • Duplicate: Makes a copy of the selected layout for further customization.
    
    
  • Save: Saves changes made to the current layout.

Right Side - Layout Details:

• Selection and Preview:
  
  

  • Upon selecting a layout from the left panel, its details are displayed on the right side. This includes a visual preview and a list of active modules.

• Preview:
  
  

  • Functionality: Shows a small screenshot of the layout, offering a quick visual reference to understand how the layout looks before applying it.

• Active Windows:
  
  

  • Functionality: Lists all available modules in the application. Modules that are checked are active and visible in the selected layout.
    
    
  • Application: This feature is crucial for ensuring that the necessary tools are accessible and that the workspace is optimized for specific trading activities or preferences.

Favorite Button Customization:

• Settings: Users can customize the appearance and functionality of the favorite button within each layout.
  
  
  • Icon Text: Allows the setting of text for the favorite button.
    
    
  • Use Own Colors: Option to specify if custom colors should be applied to the icon.
    
    
  • Icon Background: Chooses the background color for the icon.
    
    
  • Icon Border: Sets the color of the icon's border.
    
    
  • Icon Font: Customizes the font color, type, and size for the text displayed on the icon.

Account-Specific Layouts:

• Functionality:
  
  • Layout settings are independent for each trading account. Users can configure distinct layouts for each account they manage, which runs in its unique environment.
    
    
    
• Navigation:
  
  
  • Account-specific layouts are accessed through tabs located at the top of the Layouts settings, starting from the left side. This arrangement ensures that users can easily switch between different account layouts, maintaining a customized and organized workspace for each set of trading activities.

Conclusion

The Layouts settings tab in FinStudio's Tradingboard module provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing the trading environment's visual and functional setup. By allowing for detailed