Spaces: Force an app to open in a specific space

gorky · gorky #1 (**permalink**)

04-21-2009, 06:15 PM

Is there any way to get an already-running app to open in the space that's currently in focus, instead of having to drag its window around?

Take iCal for example, say I have it running in space 1; I minimize the window to the dock or close it without quitting, then move to space 2. Is there a way to click the dock icon/minimized thumbnail and get iCal to open in the currently-focused space 2 without having it switch back and open in space 1?

Or did I just confuse you?

SamJ35 · SamJ35 #2 (**permalink**)

04-21-2009, 06:26 PM

I understood what you have said, but I dont think its possible. What you can do is set specific applications to open in specific spaces, for example, you could set itunes to always open in space number 2. You do this by going to the expose and spaces part of the system preferences.

I guess the only way to do it would be to drag the window of the appication u wish to move to the sides of the screen...

DarkestRitual · DarkestRitual #3 (**permalink**)

04-22-2009, 12:19 PM

That'd be a good thing to be able to do. You're looking for a way to set like, a universal app that would be visible throughout every space vs. a space specific app... there's got to be a way. If there's not, there should be.

IronMac · IronMac #4 (**permalink**)

04-22-2009, 02:40 PM

What about the every space option in the Spaces preference?

DarkestRitual · DarkestRitual #5 (**permalink**)

04-22-2009, 03:30 PM

There ya go. I'm running Tiger right now so I couldn't check

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gorky #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 21, 2009 Posts: 1	04-21-2009, 06:15 PM Is there any way to get an already-running app to open in the space that's currently in focus, instead of having to drag its window around? Take iCal for example, say I have it running in space 1; I minimize the window to the dock or close it without quitting, then move to space 2. Is there a way to click the dock icon/minimized thumbnail and get iCal to open in the currently-focused space 2 without having it switch back and open in space 1? Or did I just confuse you?
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IronMac #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 576 Mac Specs: Mini C2D 2Ghz 8GB RAM, MB C2D 2.2Ghz, MBP CD 2Ghz, 1TB TC, 2 APX, iPhone 4, ATV2, 23in ACD x2	04-22-2009, 02:40 PM What about the every space option in the Spaces preference?
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DarkestRitual #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 09, 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,073 Mac Specs: 13 inch alMacBook 2GHz C2D 4G DDR3, 1.25GHz G4 eMac	04-22-2009, 03:30 PM There ya go. I'm running Tiger right now so I couldn't check
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