--- title: "Docked Windows - Axis Precedence and Dock Index" --- # Docked Windows - Axis Precedence and Dock Index > >
## Docked Windows Docked windows are locked to the edges of the Client and fill all the space on that edge. IE: West Docked fills the left side of the Client. Often you see clients with a West (left) and/or North (top) docked window bordering a single main window. This common navigation strategy gives you the flexibility to easily select windows without worrying about re-creating your navigation many times. Having multiple docked windows means you need to decide how you want them to appear in relation to each other. For that, Ignition has 2 settings: **Axis Precedence** and **Dock Index**. Here is an example from the **Single-Tier Nav**, **West & North** [Project Template](designer\project-templates.md). ![Docked Windows](docked-windows.png) ### To Set a Window's Dock Position 1. Select the window you want to dock in the **Project Browser**. 2. Select the correct **Dock Position** value (North/South/East/West) . ![Set Window Dock Position Step 2](set-window-dock-position-step-2.png) 3. Set the [Open on Startup](visualization-and-dashboards\windows\working-with-vision-windows\open-windows-on-startup\open-windows-on-startup.md) option using the open on startup icon ![Startup icon](startup-icon.png)(next to the window name) for each docked window that you want automatically opened. :::note Logging in is the only way to activate the **Open on Startup** settings. ::: 4. Don't forget to **save** your project. 5. Open your **Client** or log out and back in to see the changes. ## Docked Windows - Axis Precedence When you have more than one docked window that share a corner, you can specify which window will take control over that corner. ### To Set the Docked Window Axis Precedence 1. Go to **Project** > **Properties**. 2. Select the **Client** > **User Interface** page. 3. Select a value for the **Docking** > **Axis Precedence** drop-down. For example, if you choose **North/South** then North and South docked windows will take precedence or over the East and West windows. ![Set Docked Window Axis Precedence Step 3](set-docked-window-axis-precedence-step-3.png) 4. **Save and Publish** your project. 5. Open your project in the **Client**. ## Examples of Docked Windows ### North/South Docking Axis Precedence ![North/South Docking Axis Precedence](north-south-docking-axis-precedence.png) ### East/West Docking Axis Precedence ![East/West Docking Axis Precedence](east-west-docking-axis-precedence.png)