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Published on November 13, 2019 By Frogboy In Object Desktop

Object Desktop

This past year we've been recruiting developers to begin doing some major updates to Object Desktop over the next year.  

First, I'm going to post what our thoughts are on what to focus on but then we want to hear what you would like to see updated.  As always, our choices are determined by a combination of factors including technical challenge and market demand.

Definitely getting big updates next year

Fences

CursorFX

SoundPackager

Keyboard LaunchPad

DeskScapes

New Apps

We have three new programs for Object Desktop slated for release next year

Maybe getting big updates IF there's demand

Multiplicity

Tiles

Start10

On the bubble (for getting major update)

WindowBlinds (usage of desktop skinning is becoming less common and skinning  has gotten more and more complicated). What would go into v11?

IconPackager (making icons today is a lot of work due to resolution and most people don't bother changing them anymore)

What are your thoughts?

What do you use Object Desktop for and what sorts of things do you want to see updated as well as what new things do you think people would like to see?

Let us know in the comments area.

 


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on Nov 17, 2019

Frogboy

They're not on the chopping block.  This is a discussion of which apps are scheduled to get major updates.
Brad, I suppose Don and Al may have misunderstood the phrase "on the bubble."  as did I and who knows who else.

On the bubble leads one to think it could go either way.  Good to know that you are talking updates rather than sunsetting.

on Nov 17, 2019


On the bubble (for getting major update)
Maybe we should just read more carefully.

on Nov 17, 2019

My use of Virtual Desktop goes back to 2004, and I still use it daily under a Virtual Windows under XP via control Center. That XP implementation is far superior to what is currently offered under Windows 10. I wish that what exists under XP was ported to Win10. As a software developer I currently use XP & WIn10 concurrently under a MAC environment every day. Under XP I have 10 virtual windows, can easily flip between them, and I can see via quick browse what is in them. Each virtual windows contains the apps that I want. 1 window may have outlook, another has 2 or 3 editor sessions, another multiple command sessions, another a database data app... easy to use and fast to switch.   Under Win10 I can see all the apps that are open via a glance to the sidebar, and select the one I want to bring to the foreground. This is a sub-standard implementation by comparison. I want more than just being able to bring to the foreground. Is there something under Win10 that works like the old virtual Windows under XP?

on Nov 17, 2019

I have been a Stardock customer from the start. 

At this point my daily drivers are:

Fences

Start 10 

ObjectDock!! Somehow I have some odd version that just keeps working with Win 10. But OD could sure use an update and some new features (docklets) that some 3rd parties did but have now also been abandoned like: "Stacks" and a working Weather Docklet would be great. I am personally on the bubble with Objectdesktop myself. It used to be a no brainer for me. But there fewer and fewer things that I use daily in the suite but if somethings got overhauls I might renew next time. 

 

 

on Nov 18, 2019

Completely agree. If WindowBlinds then I'm done with Stardock.

on Nov 18, 2019

I didn't see it on the list but a really good Virtual desktop app would be great.

Multiple virtual windows.

Each window can have a name.

Each window can have a unique wallpaper.

Be able to drag windows from current desktop to another desktop like a Mac.

Add menu to the title bar to have "sticky" windows/apps that show on each desktop.

There's just nothing out there right now that does this well if at all.

Mick

 

 

on Nov 18, 2019

I would like to be able to sort WB skins by author, etc.

 

Also, could we get a recent skins list on the start menu, like Winstep?  See Pic.

 

 

 

on Nov 18, 2019

I want some updated/new skinning aps.  DesktopX, ObjectBar, ObjectDock like etc.

on Nov 20, 2019

Skinning is not that complicated as you would think. Understanding the basic format you can make changes to the font and backgrounds of the different parts of the skin. Windows fx is great for window use separation as long as you choose the right graphic to use. I think the only change needed is better memory usage management. 

on Nov 20, 2019

Photodan1964

Skinning is not that complicated as you would think.
Have you used SkinStudio?

on Nov 22, 2019

WindowBlinds is the main reason to use ObjectDesktop.

And the next programs in priority:

Icon Packager

CursorFX

 

Start 10

on Nov 22, 2019

I'd like the ability to have sorting rules in WindowBlinds.  Like sort by author, that would rock!

on Nov 22, 2019

When Installing an update to WindowBlinds, I'd like the choice of excluding skins.

on Nov 22, 2019

Are you guys giving any thought to bringing back SoundPackager?

I'd like to give a shout out to WindowFX, great little utility.

I use ObjectDock too, but would love to see a simple utility to individually size desktop icons, perhaps merely a context menu option.

All in all I've used your products for years. Most are pretty top notch.

on Nov 22, 2019

RedneckDude

I'd like the ability to have sorting rules in WindowBlinds.  Like sort by author, that would rock!

I 2nd that Jim.  

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