MadAppLauncher 1.0.9.0 - (12-15-2011)

[FunkY]

MadAppLauncher is a simple application launcher.
Group applications, folders, scripts, etc. with ease. It supports drag and drop and manual editing. There is no need to remember all those hot keys; just activate the application launcher, press one number key to select a tab(group) and another key(letter/symbol) to launch the corresponding application. For a complete listing of features, please see the Features page. Oh, did I mention it's FREE!!! It's under GPLv3 license.

Objectives of MadAppLauncher

• Reduce desktop and task bar clutter by using tab groups
• Reduce the number of mouse clicks/moves and key presses
• Access applications, files, and folders fast so you can focus on what you need to do

Unique features not found in a common application dock or launcher

• Ability to create, open, and save to files. One data file can have at most 300 assigned applications (30 applications for each of the 10 tabs).
• Gives the user the ability to navigate and launch an application using the keyboard
• Customization of the initial size and position of each application window

Features

• Assign 30 programs for each of the 10 tab pages. A total of 300 per configuration
• Press a key to find a program; 0-9 to activate tabs and the corresponding letter/symbol to launch a program
• Organize better by assigning a configuration file to a button - effectively creating a cascading set of programs
• Option to keep the application launcher window on top of all other windows
• Option to auto-hide the application launcher window when an application, file, or folder is opened
• Option to always center the application launcher on screen
• Option to change the hotkey used to activate the application launcher
• Drag and Drop applications, files, and folders
• Check for updates on startup
• Option to change an application's initial window size and location
• Save multiple sets of applications
• Run programs as administrator
• Duplicate applications assigned to buttons
• Move buttons across tabs
• Auto activate tabs on mouse over
• Option to press a key twice before launching
• Refresh icons for portable applications, files, and folders
• Auto-save data files
• Support for the visually impaired (English only)
• Support for international keyboard layouts
• Favorites bar
• Mouse wheel support for tab navigation
• Custom targets besides files and folders are supported

Requirements

• Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile (web-installer included)

Version 1.0.9.0

Release

• Download mal_1.0.9.0_setup.exe or mal_1.0.9.0_setup.zip
• MD5 (exe): 93a91877b656662c3257ffe9a0ee7906
• SHA-1 (exe): a6f1f9c00e3491103a87c2cf591553c6cc464412
• Release date: 12-15-2011

Features Added

• Changed window style
• Added "Show in taskbar when minimized" option

Fixes

• (3459787) Controls resize problem when using smaller screens

Homepage and download
http://sites.google.com/site/madapplauncher/

[Bearcat]

This looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing FunkY! You the man!!!

[BigGuy]

Thank you FunkY. I agree with Bearcat. This looks like a good app to try out.