DisplayFusion RSS: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53 DisplayFusion RSS: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? Sat, 23 May 2026 16:44:40 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53 RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#23 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:56:39 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#23 DisplayFusion Just thought I'd let you know that it's now working. I don't know why, I haven't changed any settings in DF. I just hope I'm not jinxing myself by posting this! :laugh: ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#22 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:13:30 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#22 DisplayFusion Ok, thanks! That's how I was testing it too, no idea why yours is behaving differently :(

If you launch it from a desktop icon, does the Trigger rule work? ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#21 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:02:31 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#21 DisplayFusion
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Interesting! Is the pinned taskbar button on the Primary monitor taskbar, or the second monitor taskbar?

Primary. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#20 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:38:21 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#20 DisplayFusion Interesting! Is the pinned taskbar button on the Primary monitor taskbar, or the second monitor taskbar? ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#19 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:15:39 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#19 DisplayFusion
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Strange! How are you launching Edge? (Desktop icon, taskbar button, Start menu?)

I usually use a button pinned to the taskbar. I just tried opening it from the start menu a number of times and it worked properly every time. I then tried from the taskbar button and it worked as desired every time but one. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#18 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:25:00 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#18 DisplayFusion Strange! How are you launching Edge? (Desktop icon, taskbar button, Start menu?) ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#17 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:04:00 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#17 DisplayFusion
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Thanks! I did have some trouble when using your settings backup. Here's how I was able to make it work reliably on my machine. Please see the attached screenshot for reference.


Thanks for trying, but it still won't work. :( ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#16 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:43:14 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#16 DisplayFusion Thanks! I did have some trouble when using your settings backup. Here's how I was able to make it work reliably on my machine. Please see the attached screenshot for reference. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#15 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:31:25 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#15 DisplayFusion
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Thanks! It looks like Edge is getting hooked, but the Trigger still isn't firing for some reason. Could you send me an updated backup of your settings?
]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#14 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:07:15 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#14 DisplayFusion Thanks! It looks like Edge is getting hooked, but the Trigger still isn't firing for some reason. Could you send me an updated backup of your settings? ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#13 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:29:41 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#13 DisplayFusion
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Ok, could you send me a debug log?
  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Try launching Edge, and note the time so we'll know where to check in the log file
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log
]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#12 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:36:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#12 DisplayFusion Ok, could you send me a debug log?
  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Try launching Edge, and note the time so we'll know where to check in the log file
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log
]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#11 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:37:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#11 DisplayFusion
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Ok, what if you disable the Window Text condition, and just put 
*edge*
(include the asterisks) as the Process Filename?

Does nothing.. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#10 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:52:12 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#10 DisplayFusion Ok, what if you disable the Window Text condition, and just put 
*edge*
(include the asterisks) as the Process Filename? ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#9 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:15:58 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#9 DisplayFusion
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Thanks! It's working for me using those settings. What page does your Edge window open to by default?

https://account.microsoft.com/rewards/
The browser tab shows different text as the page loads and I am automatically logged in. Eventually it says "Microsoft account | Rewards Dashboard ‎- Microsoft Edge". I have tried using some or all of the text, and adding a delay, but the trigger doesn't work consistently, except the last few dozen times I've tried, when it consistently doesn't work. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#8 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:10:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#8 DisplayFusion Thanks! It's working for me using those settings. What page does your Edge window open to by default? ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#7 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:34:04 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#7 DisplayFusion
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Strange! It's working for me when I try that. Could you send me a debug log?

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Try opening Edge
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log

If you could attach a backup of your Settings as well, that would be great. (Settings > Options > Export)

Thanks!
]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#6 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 20:25:44 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#6 DisplayFusion Strange! It's working for me when I try that. Could you send me a debug log?

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Try opening Edge
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log

If you could attach a backup of your Settings as well, that would be great. (Settings > Options > Export)

Thanks! ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#5 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:27:28 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#5 DisplayFusion
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Try putting just "Edge" in the rule, that will match it regardless of the page title.

Doesn't help, it's still opening maximized. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#4 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:09:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#4 DisplayFusion Try putting just "Edge" in the rule, that will match it regardless of the page title. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#3 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:25:30 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#3 DisplayFusion
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The slow "Select Application" window issue will be fixed up in the next version.

If you don't specify a Process Filename, and just specify the Window Text (e.g. "Edge"), does that work?


It seems to be working with just the window text "Start ‎- Microsoft Edge", for now. I can see it open maximized and then it quickly changes to what I want it to be.
Thanks for your help!

EDIT

Looks like I spoke too soon. The title text changes as the browser opens the home page, the time it takes to settle down dependent on network response time. Even with a 30 second delay it isn't triggering. ]]> RE: How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#2 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:12:36 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53#2 DisplayFusion The slow "Select Application" window issue will be fixed up in the next version.

If you don't specify a Process Filename, and just specify the Window Text (e.g. "Edge"), does that work? ]]> How to get modern/metro apps to open in desired location and size? https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:17:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/how-to-get-modernmetro-apps-to-open-in-desired-location-and-size/?ID=a1bdadba-265b-41a1-9da3-62d981abbe53 DisplayFusion I can't figure out how to get Windows modern/metro apps, like the Microsoft Edge browser or Windows settings, to open where I want them and at the size I want. They usually open in full screen on my primary monitor. I have tried using the instructions at https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/configuring-trigger-rules-for-universal-apps/?ID=36119d2c-9928-424c-8cfb-8a60d0e60d69 and modifying them for apps other than Calendar but the trigger never works.

Also, when following those instructions there was a huge delay after checking the "Process Filename" checkbox before the "Select Application" window appears, so long that the titlebar text changes to "not responding",so I was giving up and closing the settings window until I was called away from my computer during one attempt and came back about five minutes later to see the window had opened. ]]>