All Layout Options are Broken

[Drakemoor]

As the title say. It doesn't matter what option I choose from the View > Layout all options look broken and unusable.
It's a fresh new installation of XnView MP 1.9.5 64-bit on Windows 10, a 4k monitor.

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For example here how Film Strip 1 looks like:

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And Layout 1-6?

[Drakemoor]

Hi,
they all look the similarly; the panels are all jumbled and none works properly.
for example:

Layout 2

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Layout 6

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Even though image is selected nothing shows in the panels.

I tried reinstalling, cleaning all installation files beforehand, but the result is the same.

[xnview]

I tried reinstalling, cleaning all installation files beforehand, but the result is the same.

you have removed the xnview.ini?

[jkm]

As the title say. It doesn't matter what option I choose from the View > Layout all options look broken and unusable.
It's a fresh new installation of XnView MP 1.9.5 64-bit on Windows 10, a 4k monitor.

Drakemoor,

In my experience, this is something that happens with Layouts. I don't think the Layout options work well. They have some peculiarities that I can't figure out. In different circumstances, depending on what you've previously done, selecting a particular layout, like Layout 5, will produce different results. What you are seeing, I have seen many times. Until this feature is overhauled, my advice is to work around it. Don't think of these options as usable layouts, think of them as starting points to make your own arrangement. Each layout option has different restrictions (undocumented) on where you can place what components, like the browser and info panel. For example on Layout 4, the browser must be in the middle of the screen, and the Info panel is nailed below it and cannot be moved.

Here is what I suggest:
Start by ensuring you have the Layout Presets button on your toolbar, poorly named as a duplicate "Layout [menu]" but listed with "cmd_layoutM" Note the M after the cmd_layout. That's crucial. This button/menu will allow you to save/restore custom layout presets.

Once you have that on your toolbar, pick a layout from the View->Layout menu like you've been doing. Then use the View->Panels and View->Info Panels menus to make sure all the elements you want are enabled.

Then move those panels around, and resize them how you want them. There will be limitations on where you can move things based on which numbered layout you select. Even the "Free" layout is not totally free and has some restrictions.

Once you have the layout as you like, use the new toolbar button you added to save the current layout as "Layout A". You have 5 lettered preset slots to save with, and the same menu lets you restore (load) ones you previously saved.

So build the layouts you like by moving things around, and save/restore them using the toolbar button. Don't expect any of the numbered layouts from the View->Layout menu to just work. Personally, I find 3, 7, and Free to be the most useful starting points due to placement of the Info panels, but this is a matter of taste.

Hopefully this helps.

[Drakemoor]

I tried reinstalling, cleaning all installation files beforehand, but the result is the same.

you have removed the xnview.ini?

Yes, I did.

[Drakemoor]

As the title say. It doesn't matter what option I choose from the View > Layout all options look broken and unusable.
It's a fresh new installation of XnView MP 1.9.5 64-bit on Windows 10, a 4k monitor.

Drakemoor,

In my experience, this is something...

Thank you! I ended up doing exactly that. Thank you for your help.