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<H3>8.1. Changing the graphical interface mode</H3>
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MDI (<em>Multiple Document Interface</em>) modes enable the user to choose the way to manage the aplication's widows. You can choose one of two modes according to your preferences  - it will be also used next time you run the application.
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The change of MDI mode is possible using the <em>MDI mode</em> command from the <em>Window</em> menu bar. 
Following modes are available: 
<ul>
<a name="mode_ideal"></a>
<li><b>IDEAL mode:</b> standardm modern mode known from KDE or the latest Microsoft applications, displaying child windows inside the application in form of <b>tabs</b>. Tabs are always maximized while panes with changeable size are located at the sides of the screen. They are also automatically hidden when not used, which provides you with more space.
<br><img src="img/08_01_00_mdi_mode_ideal.png">
<br>IDEAL mode<br><br>
</li>
<a name="mode_childframe"></a>
<li><b>Childframe mode:</b> displaying child windows inside the application. You can minimize and maximize them. A taskbar corresponding to each window is also available as well as panes with changeable size located at the sides of the screen.
<br><img src="img/08_01_00_mdi_mode_childframe.png">
<br>Child mode<br><br>
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