Window Manager

In thinkorswim®, gadgets, tabs, subtabs, layout sections, etc., can be opened individually in detached windows. Detached windows can be managed after enabling Window Manager.

1. To enable Window Manager, click " Setup in the top-right corner of the thinkorswim window and select Application Settings…, then click Display and enable the Detached windows manager checkbox.

2. To detach any window, e.g., a gadget, click the Detach C icon.

3. To manage detached windows, locate the thinkorswim® app  icon:

  • On Windows, in the system tray.
  • On macOs, in the status menu. Note that the icon may not display if the app threshold number has been reached.

4. Right-click the app icon (left-click on Mac) to reveal the following menu items:

  • Restore all. Display all minimized windows.
  • Minimize all. Hide all windows. Hidden windows are available on the taskbar or dock. Note that windows can only be minimized if no configuration dialog is open.
  • Lock application. Lock the current session. To unlock the application, click on the app icon again, choose Unlock application, and re-type the password.
  • Open order ticket. Open the Order Entry tool in a detached window.
  • Open order gadget. Open the Order Gadget in a detached window.