Hello Stardock team,
I’m a long-time Windows power user and Fences user, and I’d like to ask whether it would be possible to add command-line (CLI) support for Fences, specifically for saving and restoring desktop layouts.
I’m using a multi-monitor setup, and occasionally Windows temporarily disconnects a secondary display (for example due to DisplayPort handshake or power-state changes). When this happens, Windows moves all desktop icons to the primary monitor. Fences already solves this perfectly by restoring the layout — but currently this can only be triggered manually via the UI.
What would be extremely useful is a simple, documented CLI interface, for example:
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fences.exe /saveLayout
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fences.exe /restoreLayout
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or any equivalent supported mechanism (CLI, COM, or PowerShell-friendly API)
This would allow advanced users to:
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Automatically restore layouts after display reconnect events
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Integrate Fences into scripts or scheduled tasks
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Eliminate the need for UI automation or workarounds
I understand that Fences is primarily a GUI-driven product, but even a very minimal CLI surface for layout management would add a lot of value for power users, especially in multi-monitor environments.
Thanks for a great product, and for considering this request.
Best regards,
mr_vico
