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ObjectDock 0.65

ObjectDock 0.65

http://www.objectdock.com
A brand new update of ObjectDock is available.

ObjectDock is a freeware program that provides a taskbar and program launcher but does it with style.

New in version 0.65:

x-Auto-hide
x-Skinnable background, selectable via dropdown.
x-"Foreground" overlays
x-Background transparency adjustable (currently only 1 slider for all)
x-Background skin can have different images for different edges of the screen
x-Fixed no magnification title bug
x-Improved bouncing, sped up poof animation slightly
x-Fixed 8bit icons loading crashing the dock
x-Fixed not being able to drag item off to the dock delete if not on bottom
x-Drag/drop improved: multiple files can now be dropped once, system shortcuts can be dropped (e.g. "My Computer", "Internet Explorer", etc)

Screenshot: www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/odock-dec02.jpg https://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/odock-dec02.jpg

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Homepage: www.objectdock.com
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Reply #52 Top
I have some comments and reports of problems I have found. Some may repeat. I do like this project alot---very nice work.

*At times you lose the ability to switch windows with alt-tab
*Many programs dont show up on the dock as being open or minimized, or do not consistently show up (winamp and leapftp are 2)
*Some programs (such as winamp) have a selection that asks to be placed on the task. When its chosen the task bar comes back (when suppressed) and at the point the dock is more prone to glitches
*Some sort of right click option the allow you to close a window on the open windows. Maybe on the dock taskbar part when right-clicking, there could be a mini menu to edit the class icon and close the window
*Obviously access to the start menu...or maybe when its enabled the start menu could be part a right click (when not above the dock)
*Turning off the computer doesnt work when the dock is active
*It may need a 3rd section for the system tray...too many things use it to not have it included or some sort of access to it.

Think thats it for now. Im sure you guys will get to it. Great job so far.
Reply #53 Top
I can completely live without the Start button, I have a Win key. But I think this REALLY needs a systray. It would make it PERFECT.

Excellent progress in this build, and it's coming closer to being "skinned."
Reply #54 Top
~ It needs something to automate changing themes. If it has it already, somebody please tell me how?
Reply #55 Top
aaamm! I can't turn off my PC without having to turn off Object dock, but the new release is pretty neat, maybe popups menus and a start button would make it a full replacement, but then what about the systemtray...!

Thanks guys
Ali
Reply #56 Top
PNG's : http://www.foood.net/icons/ , http://www.deskmod.com/?show=showskin&skin_id=20624 , Klotz : http://www.jonmega.com/~clotz/index.htm

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Reply #57 Top
Another nice set by Digi : http://www.thedigitalresource.com/blueicons/BlueIconPngs.zip

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Reply #58 Top
I don't understand why alot of people keep asking for a systray and start button. Isn't this just to replace the icons on the desktop? I mean ALL the other dock emulations for windows only have icons no taskbar no systray no start button. I don't have a MAC or want a MAC but does the dock on there do any of the extra things people ask for? Anyways has anyone else used Foods icons? http://www.foood.net/icons/index.htm The PNG files for the XP I-Candy look very clean when the icons zoom out.
Reply #60 Top
Oh, any chance in a temperature icon. I use AWS, and like to see the temp all day long especially now that it's cold.
Reply #61 Top
Don't know if anyone is aware of this or not, but v0.70 is now available on the ObjectDock site.

However: **WARNING**: MAJOR PROBLEM! Every time I install it, it renders DesktopX unusable by appearently either deleting or replacing a DLL file that DesktopX needs. The only way to fix the problem is to unstall both ObjectDock and DesktopX and then reinstall DesktopX. You cannot use ObjectDock (this latest version) with DesktopX.

A fix...please?