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How to keep windows split after detaching/reattaching GNU screen

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Mar 15, 202622704 views
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Problem

I use screen in a Ubuntu server. I have my screen splited in four regions each showing a different window. The problem is when i detach (or maybe reattach) a get the four windows but only one region and i have to make all over again? How can i keep my screen splitted when a reattach?

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Fix for: How to keep windows split after detaching/reattaching GNU screen

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I found that if you already have some windows set up and you want to save them you can do this: Then when you detach and re-attach to the session the layout should be restored. Works with Screen version 4.00.03jw4 (FAU) 2-May-06 (Ubuntu 12.04 & 12.10) Also you may want to create a deamon session as such: and then have it always available by calling:

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