Workspaces – How to Save/Load Workspaces on El Capitan

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I've noticed I'm using a few Finder and other app instances per project.
Sometimes I need to easily swap between "workspaces" and I've only recently started to use Mission Control and multiple Desktops which I'm getting the hang off.

However, I noticed I use some workspaces more than others.
I'd like to somehow save a list of Finder and other apps with their locations on screen to save resources, then restore the same layout at a later date when it's needed.

Is this something that can already be done using El Capitan (preferably with built-in tools) ?

If so, how ?

Best Answer

To assign a space to an application, you:

  1. Activate the space where you want the application to live...
  2. Right click the application icon in the dock
    • Choose: Options > Assign to: This Desktop

This will make it so that the application always opens to that space.

Applications typically remember their window location, so as far as that goes, it should in most cases be just set it and forget it type of situation.

If you want multiple layouts, you might want to try out Moom. Not the only app that does that, but I'd say it's the best one I know. You can use it to save snapshots of application locations that can be restored via menu or shortcuts.

Should be noted that Moom doesn't control the application space, just the size and location.

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