How do I use the tabbed interface in SnapGene?
Temporary Tabs
Open a folder in SnapGene, see Use the SnapGene Project Interface.
To view a file in a temporary tab, click once on the file name in the side panel. The file name in the tab will be shown in italicized text.
The file displayed in a temporary tab will be replaced if you select another file in the side panel
When viewing a temporary tab, if you interact with the sequence or side bar then it will be converted to a permanent tab
Permanent Tabs
To view or open a permanent tab, double click the file name in the side panel. The file is displayed in a new permanent tab. The file name is shown in non-italicized text.
To close a tab, click the close box associated with the tab, or alternatively, click on the tab to select it and click File → Close.
Non-Project Files
If you open a file that is not associated with the current project folder, then it will open as a tab, and will be listed in the side panel under 'OTHER OPEN FILES'.
Managing Tabs
Open Files/Tabs will be remembered and reopened if you quit and restart SnapGene. Use the methods below to permanently close tabs.
Click the Ellipsis (⋮) in the top right corner to choose from a list of all open tabs, all recently closed tabs, and options to 'Close all tabs' or 'Close Saved tabs'.
Alternatively, right click (or CTRL-click) on any tab for a list of tab management options.
Move Tabs
Click and drag tab headers left or right to rearrange the tab order
Click on a tab, then drag down and release to move the tab to a new window.
Click and drag tabs to move them to or from the main 'Project' window and other open windows.
