[Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering

[Martin Nordholts]

Brian Weese wrote:
> I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP.
>  
> The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the 
> file I am working on.  I usually have the layers and brush dialogs 
> open while I'm working on a file.  I could increase the screen 
> resolution but it makes the text so tiny...  I have been able to work 
> around it for now, but it is really annoying.

Hi

You can change the dock window hints in Edit -> Preferences -> Window 
Managment to Normal window if you don't want them as utility windows.

Note that you can toggle visibility of docks with the Tab key.

- Martin