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Help user to show open panels

Sometimes UI panels are covered by others. When choosing those panels from the menu, a blue outline hints on their position.
Why not bring it to front? in 99,99 % of the cases, that is what users want.

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Jan Vork shared this idea · Apr 16, 2026 · Report… · Admin →

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