During my exploration of the Internet, I come across some pretty cool non-solidworks related stuff. Now while this is primarily a Solidworks Blog, I think it will be fun to provide something new called Tech Tidbits. Tech Tidbits will be a now and then feature that will highlight some of these little tidbits I come across on the Internet. So lets try one out!
I by no means am an Apple fanboy, or iSheep as I like to call them. Apple for the most part does not do anything revolutionary. What they are good at is taking what Microsoft has done, and making it more simple to do. While that again is not revolutionary, it is pretty smart. If you have ever used a Mac computer, one of the things you would encounter would be their Dock. This is Apples answer to the Windows Start Button. I myself like the Dock idea. Its simple, easy to access, and it pretty intuitive. The folks over at StarDock have created a program called Object Dock. This is a windows based program that will allow you to setup a 'dock-like' interface of your own.
As you can see, the interface runs fine in XP, and also runs fine in Vista. As you move your mouse cursor along the dock, the icons increase in size. One simple click and the application launches. The interface has very good customizable options included. Much like toolbar layouts in Solidworks, it will take you a few days to get the exact layout you like. Just like Solidworks, once you have a layout you like, you can save it out as a back up! When setting up mine, all I did was move my desktop shortcuts to a folder on my C: drive, then used the Stardock program to point to them. Once complete, I have chosen to hide my windows taskbar completely. In the picture above I have moved my mouse down to the bottom of my screen, and the dock has appeared from below the maximized program running. This allows your monitor to have nothing but the current application showing.
The Stardock program offers a free version, and a full version priced at $19.99 My advise would be to give the freebie a shot, then upgrade if you like it.
looking forward to the tidbits by the way!
Posted by: Josh | November 28, 2007 at 03:22 PM
I agree man. I like the dock and use it too. They have really cool stuff for customizing windows. WindowBlinds is a lot of fun to use too.
Posted by: Josh | November 28, 2007 at 03:21 PM