<p>I can't find a good way of putting Eclipse windows on two monitors. Currently I just detached (clicked on a header and dragged) a few windows to a secondary monitor (package explorer, console, and outline) while leaving primary monitor with maximized source editing window. </p>

<p>It works pretty well except few annoying issues. Detached windows are not in focus while you are editing your code. Which means that, for example, last build shortcut (<kbd>Alt</kbd>-<kbd>Shift</kbd>-<kbd>X</kbd>, <kbd>Q</kbd>) doesn't work because it can't find build file (because package explorer is not in focus). Also "Selected resources" option in a file search menu is not picking up current package selection.</p>

<p>So I was wondering is detaching windows a right way to go? Do you have any better solutions so at least package explorer stays in focus?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>PS. Btw "unable to find build" error started showing up only in 3.4 ver for some reason.</p>

I split the eclipse environment over two monitors (both running at 1600*1200)
on the left I have the main coding window maximised with the outline down the right hand side.
On the second monitor I have the Junit window, Problems, Console and the package explorer
I have the same layout duplicated for all the perspectives that I use.
I have never used the
Alt
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Shift
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Q
short cut but I have found the
Alt
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Shift
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X
,
T
shortcut for running junit works fine when I am focussed in the main coding window .
Possibly have the package explorer on the same monitor as the coding window?