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Version 3.0.5 - June 1, 2007

New, changed, fixed:

  1. It is possible to rename file and create new directory in the file browser.
  2. Fixes concerning second monitor - original/ExeDesk desktop, switching windows on second monitor.
  3. Order (position) of deskbar buttons is correctly saved.

Version 3.0.0 - May 21, 2007

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Supports Windows Vista including Sidebar.
  2. Standard Windows desktop with own icons and wallpaper on each virtual desktop is supported.
  3. Classic virtual desktop switching window added.
  4. File manager object significantly improved.
  5. File manager tool window automatically created from "Add Object" window.
  6. Desktop switching transition effects.
  7. Tooltips can be turned off so that they are showing only if "Alt" key is pressed.
  8. Window to organize running applications on different virtual desktops significantly improved.
  9. Deskbar items are now available in a menu that appears if user right-clicks on a virtual desktop shortcut while "Alt" key is pressed.
  10. Settings dialog box is redesigned.
  11. Many smaller improvements and bug fixes.

Version 2.0.2 - June 19, 2006

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Some minor fixes (registration problems, opening multiple MS Word windows on different desktops).

Version 2.0.0 - May 22, 2006

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Non-installation package available: It is not necessary to install the ExeDesk to Windows.  Just unzip the distribution zip file on hard drive or other media and run exedesk.exe file.
  2. Themes improved.
  3. Several bugs fixed.

Version 2.0.0 Beta 1 - February 2, 2006

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Support for multiple monitors added.
  2. Default WindowsXP scheme improved (tabs added).
  3. New "Predefined shape" object.
  4. New "File browser" object with tabs to browse multiple folders in one window.
  5. Objects can be grouped for simpler manipulation (copy/paste, move, etc.).
  6. Ability to import/export objects, object group and tool windows added.
  7. Tool windows can behave like menus now (close automatically when focus is lost).
  8. Set of cool looking icons in 16x16, 24x24, 32x32 and 48x48 sizes.
  9. Stability improved.

Version 1.2.0 - April 25, 2005

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Added: An assistant icon that allows quickly move a window to other desktop.
  2. Added: ExeDesk desktop is now optional - original Windows desktop can be used.
  3. Added: Multiple objects can be made global at once.
  4. Added: Clicking on an object while "Del" key is pressed cause the object is deleted without a prompt dialog box.
  5. Added: Desktop switching visual effect.
  6. Added: Operations (like minimize or close) on all windows from the currently active desktop.
  7. Changed: Desktop switching is faster.
  8. Changed: Drag & drop behavior changed - copy is default operation now.
  9. Fixed: Operations on multiple objects selected.
  10. Fixed: Taskbar disappearing when in auto hide.
  11. Fixed: Wallpaper displaying.
  12. Other minor changes and bug fixes...

Version 1.1.0 - February 5, 2005

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Windows XP visual style support.  Added "Default Windows style theme" plus it is possible to create ExeDesk themes that always follow the current Windows XP visual style and thus well fit to the rest of the working environment.
  2. Tooltip - it is possible to add tooltip to each object.  So now the tooltip can be different from the object label/text.
  3. "ExeDesk Restriction Manager" - an add-on tool that enables corporate system administrators to restrict ExeDesk functionality and thus make the ExeDesk settings uniform and easier to maintain.
  4. "Go to desktop" -  add-on tool that enables users to switch desktop from other programs/tools/toolbars.
  5. Default font now can be changed by user in main settings dialog box.
  6. German   language support added.
  7. Deskbar can be disabled so that it is not showing at all.
  8. Icons can be optionally fired by single or double-click.
  9. Other minor changes and bug fixes...

Version 1.0.5 - November 21, 2004

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Desktop switching improved so that it is faster.
  2. ExeDesk "Watch dog" added. It is an executable exedesk_wd.exe file that watches if the ExeDesk runs.  If the ExeDesk is shutdown incorrectly, the watch dog offers to restart it automatically.
  3. "Refresh" option added to the "Web control" object.  It allows user to define time interval after which the web control is refreshed.
  4. The program automatically checks if the theme is changed (if the theme file is changed).  If the theme is changed, the ExeDesk reloads the theme automatically.
  5. It is possible to drag ExeDesk objects and drop them on recycle bin in order to delete them.
  6. If a new icon is added to standard Windows desktop, the new icon appears in ExeDesk's deskbar.
  7. Problem with incorrect wallpaper refreshing fixed.
  8. It used to happen that IE windows (and windows of some other types of applications) were unwittingly closed when the desktop was switched.  This was fixed.
  9. And other fixes and changes...

Version 1.0.0 - October 29, 2004

New, changed, fixed:

  1. Refresh menu item added to the main menu.  The command refreshes the desktop if it needs to redraw.
  2. Support for other languages added.  Currently English and Czech is available.
  3. Screen resolution per desktop behavior fixed.
  4. Again, fixed the desktop switching problem with FireFox (and other Mozilla products).
  5. And other fixes and minor changes...

Version 0.9.1 - September 17, 2004
New, changed, fixed:

  1. "Auto windows" feature added.  This feature allows user to automatically open/close applications when entering/leaving desktop, automatically move windows to desktop where user wants them and automatically resize and position windows.
  2. The standard Windows desktop wallpaper can be used as the ExeDesk wallpaper.  Synchronization with the standard Windows wallpaper allows users to use any wallpaper changer they used to use (Webshots, for example).
  3. Ability to add icons from the original desktop was added to the startup wizard.
  4. It is possible to enable/disable desktop names showing in the desktop shortcut tabs.  As well it is possible to show/hide text for launch items in the deskbar.  This can be done from main settings dialog box, "General" tab. 
  5. Ability to set a desktop as a "default" one.  The ExeDesk automatically switches to the default desktop on startup.
  6. Ability to rename menus added.
  7. Desktop switching improved.
  8. Object browser functionality slightly improved.
  9. If the ExeDesk crashes then all windows are put back to their virtual desktops on the ExeDesk restart.
  10. Problem with disappearing mouse cursor when CursorXP software was on is fixed.
  11. Problem with (Delphi) debugging applications and switching desktops solved.
  12. Problem with settings dialog box (that, for example, caused that a wallpaper could not be changed in some cases) was fixed.
  13. Improved handling of the child windows opening on desktops other than the main application window resides on.
  14. Fixed the desktop switching problem with FireFox (and other Mozilla derived products).
  15. And other fixes and minor changes...

Version 0.9.0 BETA - released in July 28, 2004

 
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