Search result hides part of file window, search in file prob

[pbaumann]

The search result window (search over files) is hiding part of editor window (more or less lower half pane). If you switch to the editor window (leaving the search result untouched because to continue later with other files identified by the search result), the search there (F5, CTRL-F, ... / you are searching in a file) could lead to matches which cannot be seen because the window is covered by search result window (lower half pane).

I. e. There is no putting of the editor window in the foreground.

This happens to me using textpad 6.1.3 (32 bit) on Windows 7. But I know that this is also the case for other versions.

Any hint or info is appreciated (most of the time the prob is sitting in front of the computer).

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Menu bar
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boiler plate                    | Editor / open File
Explorer                        |  ......
                                |  ......
                                |  ......
                                |  ......
                                |  ......
                                |  ......
                                |  ......             File is continuing under file search result window
                                |  ......                                     |
                                |  ......                                     v
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File search result (this window covers part of the editor window (named Editor / open File) on the right side)
path1\path2\path3(47): title a bk
path1\path3\path3(5777): title is bad
....
....
....
....
47 hits in 256 files
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[pbaumann]

Recently I've discovered a pin "automatic to background" on the upper right corner which I suppose is the solution. However in the textpad version on my client's side - I'm not allowed to change / update it - this pin does not work correctly (TP 6.1.3 32 bit on Win 7 64 bit): The frame (better say the upper bar) of the search result window remains. Perhaps this is solved in newer versions.

I apologize for my stupid question but at least it is documented here for future questioneers.