Help and user guide

SnapGrid Help & User Guide

Learn how to use layouts, the editor, snapping, multi-screen support, menu bar access, and settings.

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SnapGrid - Help & User Guide

1. Overview

SnapGrid is a macOS application designed to improve your productivity by organizing windows using flexible grid-based layouts.

It allows you to split your screen into multiple zones and snap application windows into place using drag & drop.

SnapGrid is optimized for:

  • Standard and ultrawide displays
  • Multi-monitor setups
  • Fast, distraction-free workflows

2. Layouts & Dashboards

SnapGrid uses layouts (dashboards) to define how your screen is divided.

Layouts Screen

Available Layout Types

Predefined Layouts

Ready-to-use layouts:

  • Full Screen
  • Vertical Half
  • Horizontal Half
  • 2x2 Grid
  • 3x2 Grid
  • 4 Columns
  • Left Main / Right Main

Personalized Layouts

  • Create custom layouts
  • Rename or delete layouts
  • Layouts are saved per display

3. Layout Editor (Custom Layouts)

The Layout Editor allows you to build advanced custom layouts.

Layout Editor Save Layout

Features

Split Zones

Right-click a zone to:

  • Add Vertical Split
  • Add Horizontal Split

Remove Zones

  • Remove any section from the layout

Flip Layout

  • Flip horizontally
  • Flip vertically

Resize

  • Drag dividers to adjust zone sizes

Save Layout

  • Click “Save Layout”
  • Enter a name
  • Layout becomes available under Personalized Layouts

4. Snap & Window Management

Once a layout is active:

  1. Drag a window
  2. Move it over a grid zone
  3. SnapGrid automatically positions and resizes it

Behavior:

  • Automatic resizing
  • Precise alignment
  • Works with all standard macOS apps

5. Multi-Screen Support

  • SnapGrid detects each display independently
  • Assign different layouts per monitor
  • Layouts are tied to each screen (e.g. LG Ultrawide vs Retina)

6. Menu Bar Access

Menu Bar

SnapGrid runs from the macOS menu bar and provides quick access to:

  • Layouts… - select layout
  • Editor… - edit layout
  • Settings… - configure behavior
  • Help
  • About SnapGrid
  • Quit

Keyboard shortcuts are available (e.g. Cmd+S, Cmd+E)

7. Settings

Settings

Snap Behavior

Snap area scale

  • Controls how much space snapped windows occupy
  • Example: 68% -> leaves margins around windows

Always fill split area

  • ON -> window fills the entire zone
  • OFF -> window remains centered and scaled

App Settings

Launch at login

  • Automatically start SnapGrid when you log in

Reset to defaults

  • Restore all settings and layouts to default

8. Use Cases

SnapGrid is ideal for:

  • Development

    • Code editor + terminal + browser

  • Design

    • Design tools + preview + assets

  • Research

    • Multiple browser windows / documents

  • Office Work

    • Email + documents + meetings

9. Troubleshooting

Windows do not snap

  • Check macOS Accessibility permissions

Layout not appearing

  • Verify the correct display is selected

Multi-monitor issues

  • Reconnect displays
  • Restart the application

10. Tips

  • Create dedicated layouts (coding, meetings, browsing)
  • Use different layouts per monitor
  • Adjust Snap area scale to match your workflow

11. Support

For help and support:

  • Use the Help section inside the app
  • Or contact the SnapGrid team