Rusty’s Retirement: Window Overlap Prevention Guide

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The initial thought that crossed my mind upon starting this delightful game was, “I wish I could keep the bottom of my window from being obscured by the character.” After a quick search online, I found a solution! If anything is unclear or requires clarification, feel free to leave a comment, and I’ll make adjustments. Hope this tip proves useful!

How To Prevent Windows Overlapping In Rusty’s Retirement

Quick tutorial on utilizing Windows FancyZones to avoid Rusty’s farm overlapping with the lower part of other windows on your screen.

Using Windows FancyZones

Utilizing Windows FancyZones in the PowerToys application enables the creation of personalized window snap zones, effectively preventing application windows from overlapping with Rusty’s farm at the bottom of the screen.

Installing & Configuring FancyZones

Here’s a simplified guide for installing and configuring FancyZones:

  1. Install PowerToys: Start by installing the PowerToys app from the Microsoft Store or GitHub page. This will create a start menu shortcut for PowerToys by default.
  2. Open PowerToys: Once installed, open the PowerToys application from the start menu. Navigate to FancyZones on the left-hand side of the window. Make sure that “Enable FancyZones” is turned on (usually enabled by default).
  3. Launch Layout Editor: Click on the box labeled “Launch Layout Editor” and then click the blue box in the bottom right named “Create New Layout.” You can name the layout if you wish. Make sure “Grid” is selected and hit “Create.” This allows you to create a custom snap layout for your display.
  4. Merge Layouts: Merge the layouts by holding the left mouse button and hovering over all the available sections. Click “Merge zones” to create one large zone. Then, create a horizontal zone and adjust its size to match Rusty’s farm size, typically around 294 pixels for a 1440p monitor.
  5. Save Layout: Save the layout, go back to the FancyZones menu, and click the pencil icon in the top right of the newly created custom zone. To ensure the zones are flush, adjust the “Space around zones” slider or set it to 0.

By following these steps, you can effectively prevent Rusty’s farm from overlapping with other windows on your screen using FancyZones.

How To Use FancyZones

To utilize FancyZones effectively, follow these steps:

  1. Moving Windows to Zones: Hold the Shift key and click and hold the top bar of any window. Drag the window to the center of the screen, and a number 1 should appear. Release the left mouse button, and the window will automatically resize to the previously defined size. This ensures that Rusty’s farm remains visible at the bottom of the screen while allowing you to see the bottom of your window.
  2. Creating Multiple Zones: To split your monitor into multiple zones while keeping Rusty’s farm at the top, shift-click within the zone editor. This action will create a split, enabling you to define multiple zones on your screen. For example, you can create two zones: one with Rusty’s farm at the bottom and a large section at the top for a single window, and another with Rusty’s farm at the bottom and two smaller sections at the top for multiple windows.

By following these instructions, you can efficiently use FancyZones to organize your windows and ensure that Rusty’s farm remains visible while working with other applications on your screen.

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