'Buffer / blank / dead' Zone

[datacain]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

A definable buffer/blank zone to prevent windows from snapping to / filling certain areas.

For example;
A three column layout with a buffer zone of 100 pixels along the bottom, preventing a snapping window from filling 100% of the vertical space.

An option to auto set the buffer size to match the taskbar height (for use with auto-hide taskbar) would be awesome.

Scenario when this would be used?

I have an OLED monitor so I try to minimize static elements to avoid burn in. For this reason I use auto-hide taskbar (a little yuck I know).

While the taskbar is hidden zones can use that (now) free space, so a window can snap to 100% of vertical space, leading to some pain points (differing from software to software).

Examples I've experienced;
Interacting with things (buttons, etc.) along the bottom edge of a window while it is flush with the bottom of the screen can be difficult without accidentally un-hiding the taskbar, which can then;

1. Overlap the window (and buttons) you are trying to interact with.

2. Automatically resize the window as the taskbar un-hides/hides, so the buttons, etc. jump around.

3. Again auto resize, only this time the software blanks out completely for a second or two while it redraws making the window flash.

Setting a buffer zone would help with this issue, at the expense of a little real estate.

Thanks.

Supporting information

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[daverayment]

Does Fancy Zones with a custom layout fulfil your requirements?

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