Default views and windows

In TwinCAT, a distinction is made between window and views.

Views

A "view" is a window within the main window of the user interface that is independent of a PLC object. Views are characterized by the following properties:

They can be opened via the View menu.
They usually contain a non-configurable toolbar with buttons for sorting, viewing and searching within the view.
They can be docked to the frame of the main window or positioned anywhere on the screen.
They can be hidden and represented only by a tab in the main window.

The following views are open by default:

Solution Explorer
Error List
Output
Toolbox
Properties window

Window

A "window" is dependent on a PLC object. Windows are characterized by the following properties:

They can be opened via the Window menu or by double-clicking on the object.
They are all arranged in a particular area of the user interface as MDI windows in the form of tabs. The arrangement of the windows depends on the user-specific settings.
They cannot be hidden.
They are not open by default.

Examples:

Editor window for PLC objects