Multi-Window Support

How it works

When you start an inspection, LookInside creates a document window bound to that target. The window owns the connection, view hierarchy, dashboard, console, and reconnect state for that target alone.

If you start a new inspection while another is open, LookInside opens a second document window. The first inspection continues unaffected. Connecting to the same target again focuses its existing document rather than opening a duplicate.

Opening an inspection window

1. 1

   Launch LookInside. The app opens the Launch picker when no inspection document is open.

2. 2

   Select a running target. LookInside connects and populates the view hierarchy.

3. 3

   To open another target simultaneously, go to File → New Inspection… or choose a different target from the app picker in an existing inspection window.

4. 4

   Each target now has its own document window with independent state.

Common use cases

• Inspect two running targets side by side
• Keep a saved archive open while checking a live app
• Start a new inspection without disturbing the current one

Window table reference

The Inspection Windows panel lists all open documents and their status.

Archive documents

LookInside can save an inspection snapshot to a .lookin archive file. Opening an archive creates a read-only document window, so you can keep a reference snapshot open alongside a live target.