Window Dock Plugin For OBS Studio

Introduction

Plugin to allow docking of desktop windows in OBS.

Features

• Flexible Window Docking: Seamlessly integrate and dock various desktop windows into OBS.
• Dynamic UI Integration: Add, remove, and manage docks directly from the plugin’s interface.
• Customizable Docking Options: Configure and adjust dock settings to suit your specific needs.
• Real-Time Updates: Instantly reflect changes in docked windows and their content during streaming or recording.
• Error Handling and Logging: Built-in mechanisms to handle common errors and provide detailed logging for troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Improved Workflow: Streamline your OBS setup by managing multiple windows within a single interface (no more hidden or minimized windows - maximizing screen real estate).
• Increased Flexibility: Adapt your streaming setup on-the-fly with dynamic docking and undocking options as well as the ability to detach windows embedded in docks.

Installation

1. Download the Plugin:

   • Download from https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/window-dock.2005/

2. Install the Plugin:

   • Copy the resulting window-dock.dll and window-dock.pdb files into your OBS Studio plugins directory, and the localization files into the OBS Studio data plugins window-dock locale directory.

3. Restart OBS Studio:

   • Launch OBS Studio and access the plugin from the Tools menu.

Configuration

• Manage Docks: Add, edit, remove, and configure existing docks as needed.
• Error Handling: Review the plugin’s log output for any errors or warnings related to dock management.

Contribution

• Bug Reports and Feature Requests: Submit issues or request new features through the GitHub Issues page.
• Code Contributions: Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request for review.

Donations

If you found this plugin useful and would like to support further development of this project and/or others, consider making a donation:

• Ko-fi: Buy me a coffee to show your support.
• Patreon: Become a patron and get exclusive updates and perks.

Note: This plugin is intended for use with OBS Studio and may require specific OBS versions or configurations.