[Resolved] Manager GUI: How do I switch back from media manager to machines list ?

[Markus N.]

Hi, I'm only using VirtualBox every now and then, and it has been a while since the last time ...

Now, I have a problem with the current GUI. I don't know when it was changed. I'm not even sure if my setup is just broken.

When I used it the last time, the "virtual media manager" opened in a separate window, and when I closed it, I was back in the "virtual machines list". Now, it opens in the same window, just scrolling the list to the left. But how can I go back ? In The "File" menu, there is no option for the "virtual machines list", I also looked in the general settings if there is a command I can assign a keyboard shortcut to, but I found none. Only thing I can do is close the GUI and start it again.

While asking about GUI changes ... There is another thing that changed since the last time: In the old version of the "virtual machines list", I could switch the right pane's content between "machine settings" and "snapshots". Now, there are only "snapshots". Is there a way to switch back ?

Edit:
I forgot to mention that I'm using VirtualBox 5.2.22 r126257 on an Arch Linux Host.

Thanks and Regard, Markus

[mpack]

Try clicking on the "Machine Tools" button. If necessary click the down arrow beside it to select the details view.

I can't say I'm a huge fan of the v5.2 user interface either. I've tried to let it grow on me, but it just seems to be a bunch of buttons and panels scattered randomly across the window.

[socratis]

Oh, you guys are in for a treat with 6.0.0...
Beta is now available, cast your votes.

[Markus N.]

I can't find the "Machine tools" button. And it's also missing in the menus.

Edit:
I've just tried to assign a keyboard shortcut to "Machine Tools", but it's not working either. Not even after a restart.

Hint: click on the attachment to see full image

[mpack]

That is the Virtual Media Manager dialog, not the main VM manager window, which is a different window.

You can close the media manager window.

If you need to continue this discussion then provide a VM log, any VM will do. With the VM fully shut down, right click it in the GUI. Select "Show Log" and save "VBox.log" (no other file) to a zip file. Attach the zip here.

[Markus N.]

Yes, I know that it's the Virtual Media Manager. But it does not open as dialog, as it was in the previous versions. When I close that window, I'm out of the GUI completely.

When I start the VirtualBox GUI, I'm in the VM manager. So far, so good.

When I hit Ctrl-D or select "File" -> "Virtual Media Manager", it opens in the same window. That's why my first (and main) question was "how can I go back".

Edit:
I really don't see how a log can help here, as the problem has nothing to do with running any VM. It all happens in the selectorwindow, while switching views.
But I have a feeling that you will insist in seeing a log. Her it is: selectorwindow.log

Important: that's the only log that exists at the moment when the problem occurs.

Partial, pasted log deleted. Please follow the instructions provided above.

[Markus N.]

I accidentally stumbled on something: After reordering my virtual machines using drag and drop, the view switched to machine settings. To illustrate this, I've created two more screenshots.
So after reordering, I'm in the view I would prefer as initial view. Only sometimes, I need the "snapshots" view. But as you can see, there is no button to switch to the "snapshots" view.

So currently, I can only switch view indirectly:
If I need the "snapshots" view, I need to close and reopen the GUI.
If I need the "machine settings" view, I need to drag & drop the order of machines.

[Martin]

Right-click on the empty space in the menu line and check the box for "Show Toolbar".

[Markus N.]

OMG !!! can be soooo easy !!! Thanks a lot !!!