Author: Krzysztof Donat (bitplan.pl at gmail.com) Uploader: Krzysztof Donat (bitplan pl gmail com) Type: util/wb Version: 1.2 Replaces: util/wb/GoVD.lha Architecture: m68k-amigaos >= 3.2 Distribution: Aminet Date: 2024-11-10 Readme: http://aminet.net/util/wb/GoVD.readme Downloads: 371
http://aminet.net/util/wb/GoVD.lha
If you use Workbench and often run multiple programs,
you know how cluttered the screen can get, making it
difficult to find the window you're looking for.
GoVD extends your Workbench screen to up to eight
virtual desktops, making it much easier to manage
your workspace. You decide which Workbench windows
and programs are displayed on each desktop.
Just switch desktops, and everything is neatly organized.
With GoVD, you can break free from the limitations
imposed by Commodore's traditional desktop layout
and take control of your workspace.
Main Features:
- Up to 8 virtual desktops
- Intuitive configuration tool
- Easy setup for the appearance and content of each virtual desktop
- Define which programs and windows to display on each desktop
(e.g. clock, calendar, ToolbarManager or similar)
Requirements:
- Any Amiga with AmigaOS 3.2+
(It should also work with OS 3.1.4 - I haven't tested it.)
Installation:
Copy the GoVD-conf configuration tool to any directory (e.g., Prefs),
and copy the GoVD program to WBStartup to launch it automatically
when Workbench starts.
Usage:
After launching GoVD, a control window will appear on the Workbench
showing buttons for each virtual desktop. Simply click on a button
to switch between desktops. Each desktop will display its own set
of windows, allowing you to switch tasks seamlessly without
cluttering the screen.
Known Issues:
Workbench strictly enforces the rule that you cannot open more
than one window for the same directory. For example, if you open
a window for the RAM: disk, you won’t be able to open a second
window for RAM:. GoVD does not solve this issue, so a RAM: window
may only appear on one desktop, regardless of how many virtual
desktops you create.
Therefore, GoVD allows you to enable or disable the display
of directory windows on all desktops.
Enabling the opening of multiple windows for the same directory
is a challenge for OS developers - perhaps in AmigaOS 3.3?
License:
GoVD is distributed as Shareware. In the unregistered version,
you cannot save your custom settings, so the program operates
with default settings. If you enjoy using GoVD and want to access
its full functionality, please register at https://bitplan.pl/govd
to obtain your personalized key, which will unlock all features.
If you are a developer who has uploaded software to Aminet,
you can receive your GoVD key for free! Just send me an email.
History:
1.0 (2024-10-11)
- Initial release.
1.2 (2024-11-12)
- Adapted library versions to support OS 3.1.4.
- Fixed the algorithm for detecting Workbench windows - on some
configurations, the program didn’t correctly recognize the main WB
window and directory windows.
Thanks!
PERMSSN UID GID PACKED SIZE RATIO METHOD CRC STAMP NAME ---------- ----------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------------ ------------- [Amiga] 302 628 48.1% -lh5- 49a0 Sep 14 2022 GoVD.info [Amiga] 7444 16560 45.0% -lh5- da54 Oct 11 20:35 GoVD/GoVD [Amiga] 12238 38456 31.8% -lh5- c6b9 Oct 11 20:35 GoVD/GoVD-conf [Amiga] 403 990 40.7% -lh5- a62c Oct 11 20:44 GoVD/GoVD-conf.info [Amiga] 348 1040 33.5% -lh5- 6f2e Oct 10 21:47 GoVD/GoVD.info [Amiga] 1503 3030 49.6% -lh5- 211e Oct 11 20:45 GoVD/GoVD.readme [Amiga] 295 845 34.9% -lh5- 8267 Sep 14 2022 GoVD/GoVD.readme.info ---------- ----------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------------ ------------- Total 7 files 22533 61549 36.6% Nov 11 04:08
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