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TopDesk 1.5.3 - Vista Flip3D on Windows XP and Mac OS X Exposé on Windows XP/Vista

TopDesk 1.5.3, a task switcher that emulates OS X Exposé and Vista Flip3D functionality, is now available. [Download TopDesk 1.5.3]

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The major features in version 1.5.3 are:

  • Win+Tab Hot Key Support - The Windows+Tab hot key combination is now supported by TopDesk.
  • Improved Window Image Snapshots - TopDesk is now more compatible with Java applications and Linux ports.
  • Hide TopDesk System Tray Icon - The TopDesk system tray icon can now be hidden.
  • Enable/Disable TopDesk From System Tray Menu - TopDesk can now be enabled/disabled from the TopDesk system tray menu.
  • Configure TopDesk From Start Menu - Users can launch the TopDesk Options dialog from the Start Menu.
  • Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer remains disabled after the computer is unlocked.
  • Bug Fix - Maximized iTunes windows are now displayed while tiling.

Visit the TopDesk web site for more information.

#460789

you folks are fiends over there ^^ thanks for the fast updates and new features! If around to answer, does this mean that Open Office Windows are now represented in Expose/Flip views? *crosses fingers*

#460884

It will initially display Open Office windows, but they'll show up black if you've set TopDesk to update windows while tiling.

The next version will have better Open Office compatibility and work with even more open source and Java applications. We're currently asking users to help us out with this by letting us know of any applications that don't work.

#460898

This's great news :) Since we're on the subject of compatibility.. I had since ditched WindowBlinds in favour of TopDesk as your program is so much more useful.. however, has there been any inroads towards getting WindowBlinds Window borders to appear during flip/expose mode? *crosses fingers*

#461045

Normal WindowBlinds borders will display, but transparent WindowBlinds borders have resisted all our attempts to snapshot them, so we probably won't be able to support them without some assistance from StartDock.

#461058

There ought to be ways to accomplish this as Startdock's own WinFX app, if I remember correctly, can 'scale' their transparent window drawn borders. Perhaps there's an api that can be shared?

I know this would be going way above and beyond the call of duty but, I'd think there'd be so much crossover between the customization community and an app such as TopDesk. Also, think of the cross exposure for both. *crosses fingers*

Frogboy seems to be a nice chap over there at Wincustomize/Stardock perhaps a simple inquiry would reveal nice folks who'd be more than willing to share coding compatibility techniques?

http://frogboy.wincustomize.com/index.aspx

I suppose I'm just ever hopeful that there'll come a day I won't have to choose between the two programs :)

EDIT: especially when stardock keeps enticing us with stuff like: next version adds blur effects (vista style) to XP

Thanks for humoring these kind of requests though, truly a professional team you have over there.

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