Windows 7 Application Launcher (7APL)

[svnO.o]

I've added some new features and changed things a bit more. I'll get a new beta out soon which will include these changes. Here's a sneak peak:

Main Interface w/ Aero Glass

New settings

Gadget Mode (new feature)

Also, any comments, thoughts, and feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Edited September 23, 2009 by Se7enVII

[svnO.o]

Just wanted to give an update. A new build has been released including the features seen in the above post. I updated the original topic with a download link but you can get it here (with documentation or here (without documentation).

I hope to get some good feedback on this new version. A lot of improvements have been made :)

[A.Gabri]

i don`t know but it seems that i can`t get it work right and i don`t have a clue why it`s not working as i wanted to .

I made a profile as a category and added a bunch of programs but when i try to get the jumplist it doesn`t appear so i can launch my programs ?

[svnO.o]

i don`t know but it seems that i can`t get it work right and i don`t have a clue why it`s not working as i wanted to .

I made a profile as a category and added a bunch of programs but when i try to get the jumplist it doesn`t appear so i can launch my programs ?

Try adding another profile that isn't a category and seeing if it works. Close/re-open if needed. Most of the time when testing the app I already have a bunch of profiles created. Setting a profile as a category and making sure you save/update the profile should update the jumplist to list that category. Click on the category and access the jumplist again and your apps should be listed there. You also want to update the aliases for each app in a category by clicking the settings link (should be just above the save/update button).

Have you done those things?

[The Teej]

WOW. This program is absolutely amazing! Definitely loving this, and will almost definitely use it when Windows 7 comes out! Just a couple of questions though, is it possible to dynamically change the jump list when switching to a directory without the jump list disappearing, or not? If not, would it actually be possible to have multiple instances of this application pinned to the task bar, and have certain instances automatically have specific directories ready and waiting? I mean, I know I'm sounding completely lazy wanting to get rid of a few extra clicks, but well, isn't this program all about time saving features in the first place? :p

[svnO.o]

WOW. This program is absolutely amazing! Definitely loving this, and will almost definitely use it when Windows 7 comes out! Just a couple of questions though, is it possible to dynamically change the jump list when switching to a directory without the jump list disappearing, or not? If not, would it actually be possible to have multiple instances of this application pinned to the task bar, and have certain instances automatically have specific directories ready and waiting? I mean, I know I'm sounding completely lazy wanting to get rid of a few extra clicks, but well, isn't this program all about time saving features in the first place? :p

True, but the app also has several ways of interacting with it. Jump lists are just a small part of its functionality. Using thumbnail navigation or gadget mode enhance the overall experience. Don't like the extra space a gadget uses? Use the hidden mode option which lets you use a hot key to bring it up and flip through your apps to launch.

PS. At the moment, multiple-instances isn't supported. I'll may add support for this later though.

[A.Gabri]

Try adding another profile that isn't a category and seeing if it works. Close/re-open if needed. Most of the time when testing the app I already have a bunch of profiles created. Setting a profile as a category and making sure you save/update the profile should update the jumplist to list that category. Click on the category and access the jumplist again and your apps should be listed there. You also want to update the aliases for each app in a category by clicking the settings link (should be just above the save/update button).

Have you done those things?

yes i made all of those and i closed /re-opened it and didn`t worked , but today i just opened it and Viola it worked but it don`t let me create a new profile and gives me this error

[svnO.o]

yes i made all of those and i closed /re-opened it and didn`t worked , but today i just opened it and Viola it worked but it don`t let me create a new profile and gives me this error

I'll upload a new build that you can drop in and let me know if it causes the same problems.

Edit: Download this, extract, and replace the existing 7APLauncher.exe file with the one in the zip.

Also if you encounter an error again, please hit the details button, copy the text and paste it here or PM me the error details. It'll help me pinpoint the error.

Edited October 2, 2009 by Se7enVII