{"id":2412,"date":"2026-03-19T02:26:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T02:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flalaski.com\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2026-03-19T02:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T02:26:42","slug":"fwde-floating-windows-dynamic-equilibrium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flalaski.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/fwde-floating-windows-dynamic-equilibrium\/","title":{"rendered":"FWDE ~ Floating Windows Dynamic Equilibrium"},"content":{"rendered":"

FWDE<\/h1>\n

I’d like to share a proper post about this thing.<\/p>\n

FWDE (said like fweddie) is a Physics-based window management for Windows using AutoHotkey v2.<\/p>\n

FWDE automatically arranges floating windows using physics simulation. Windows repel each other to avoid overlap while staying within monitor bounds. Designed for workflows with multiple floating windows (DAW plugins, browser tabs, editor windows, terminals).<\/p>\n

Get the latest installer from Releases:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/github.com\/Flalaski\/FWDE\/releases<\/a><\/code><\/span><\/p>\n

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Features::<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Physics Engine<\/span><\/h3>\n
https:\/\/flalaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FWDE-Kinect.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Attraction, repulsion, and damping forces<\/span><\/p>\n

Collision avoidance between windows<\/span><\/p>\n

Edge repulsion to fill screen space<\/span><\/p>\n

Configurable update rates and force parameters<\/span><\/p>\n

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Multi-Monitor Support<\/span><\/h3>\n
https:\/\/flalaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FWDE-MultiMonitor-Expanse.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Per-monitor physics calculations<\/span><\/p>\n

Optional cross-monitor mode (multimonitor expanse)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fullscreen detection to exclude games and media players<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual desktop bounds for unified workspace<\/span><\/p>\n

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Window Detection<\/span><\/h3>\n
https:\/\/flalaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FWDE-in-Reaper.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Automatic detection by process name, window class, or title patterns<\/span><\/p>\n

Excludes system windows, taskbars, and fullscreen apps<\/span><\/p>\n

Manual force-add for any window<\/span><\/p>\n

Configurable inclusion patterns<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manual Controls<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Lock individual windows in position<\/span><\/p>\n

Optimize layout on demand<\/span><\/p>\n

Toggle physics and arrangement independently<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause lock during window drag, resume on release<\/span><\/p>\n

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Debug Tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Window analysis showing why windows are\/aren’t managed<\/span><\/p>\n

Pattern matching display<\/span><\/p>\n

Real-time tracking of managed windows<\/span><\/p>\n

Force-add capability for stubborn windows<\/span><\/p>\n

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Installation<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Requirements<\/h3>\n
Windows 10\/11 (x64)\r\nWindows 7 tested ok<\/pre>\n
Recommended: Installer (no AutoHotkey required)<\/h3>\n
Download FWDE_Setup_<version>.exe<\/code> from Releases. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. Optional during install: Create desktop shortcut Run FWDE when you sign in FWDE installs per-user (no admin rights needed) to: %AppData%\\FWDE<\/code> Update behavior: Existing FWDE_Config.json<\/code> is preserved during upgrades. Uninstall behavior: Uninstall from Windows Installed Apps \/ Add or remove programs. You will be prompted whether to remove user data (config and layouts).<\/pre>\n
Get the latest installer from Releases:<\/span><\/p>\n
https:\/\/github.com\/Flalaski\/FWDE\/releases<\/span><\/a><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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