[3803 | Nov-25] TASK FACADE (DYNAMO-3) Xperia like visual task switcher

Vista-style graphical task-manager that shows all running programs tiled on one screen.
Runs on any WM version and any resolutions.

FEATURE REQUESTS THREAD.

YouTube presentation (thanks to WMPowerUser)






FAQ

Q: What do I need to run it?
A: You need WindowsMobile x.xx OS. You need .NET Compact Framework 3.5. And you need a PocketPC.

Q: How do I install it?
A: Copy the CAB to your ppc, run it, install it. Map it to some button (Settings->Buttons screen).

Q: How do I use it?
A: The program starts automatically on reboot. When you need to switch tasks, press the button you assigned it to. You will see all visible programs, running currently on your ppc (you will not see background processes). Tap a program to switch to it. Double-tap a program to see short info about it.

Q: Does it support d-pad?
A: Yes. Use left, right, up and down keys to navigate through programs, then press the middle button to switch to a particular one.

Q: Can I close running processes using the Facade?
A: Yes. Long-tap programs to mark them for closing. You can change your mind and un-mark some of them by long-tapping once again. Those marked will be closed after you switch to a program you wanna work with.

Q: Are there some more options to configure, incl. beautifications?
A: Press the OK button, select Settings.

Q: Can I exclude some programs from appearing?
A: Yes. In the Settings dialog, select the 3rd tab and add 'processes banned' and 'windows banned'.

Q: How can I close the Facade?
A: Press the OK button in the top-right corner of the screen, then select Close.


TODO:

1. Bottom bar in Smartphones
2. Starting as Windows Service (?)
3. AppToDate support
4. Windows list sortable by launch time, make order configurable (?)
5. Make snapshooting delay configurable (?)
6. 'Add to ban' buttons in process/window info dialog
7. 'Mark for Removal' action mapped to some button
8. Configurable title font


CHANGELOG:
/for details, see the changelog.txt file attached/

3.8.0.3 /2008-11-25/
***BEFORE INSTALL***: Before installing version 3.8.x, uninstall the previous version AND MANUALLY REMOVE THE 'TASK FACADE' FOLDER from \Program Files'. You do not need its old content.

# Fix: Process list init exception
# Fix: process name converted to lowercase in ban settings
# Fix: 'Last snapshot' on Facade activation enhanced
+ Selected slot slightly zoomed
+ Settings saved after every change

3.8.0.2 /2008-11-25/

# Fix: Task Facade activation after closing another program caused to exception
+ New mode in tile display: Dead Process, currently marked with the Jolly Roger. These are the processes that died after Task Facade was activated. You can see them, but cannot select.

3.8.0.1 /2008-11-24/

+ Color and SelectImage dialogs in Settings dialog
# Fix: DoubleClick causes Facade minimize
# Fix: Exception when registering main window

3.8 /2008-11-22/

+ Settings dialog; to launch, press OK button, then press Settings in the menu
+ Snapshots 'on new process' are made with a delay -> no wrong snapshots
+ When 0 or 1 displayable windows are visible, the Facade will not show up
+ Windows list is sorted by title name
+ 'Marked for removal' windows shaded
+ D-pad reacts on KeyDown, not KeyUp
# fix: Facade not hidden when calling another program not from Facade
# fix: Flickering when selecting a program
# For your info: wallpaper file names for VGA screens are: "wp 640x480.png" and "wp 480x640.png"
# stability fixes

3.7.7 /2008-11-05/:
# fix: wakeup feature will work absolutely stable: if you switch it off in the config, it will be switched off when launching Facade next time 100%. So don't be afraid of using it!
# fix: can be installed on WM5
# default wallpapers in the config.txt changed to be 320x240 (qvga). it seems like most of us are still qvga. vga users please change the settings (change '320x240' to '640x480')
# minor fixes and structural changes

***BEFORE INSTALL***: Before installing version 3.8, uninstall the previous version AND MANUALLY REMOVE THE 'TASK FACADE' FOLDER from \Program Files'. You do not need its old content.

[TVDinner]

New Version is out. Here is the info and the CAB (I tried to add this as a new thread but it would not let me start the new thread)

TASK FACADE 3.8.5: Graphical task-switcher that shows all running programs as snapshots (XPeria like feeling)

Updated version 3.8.5 ready for download

Graphical task-switcher that shows all running programs as snapshots (Vista-style)

3.8.5 /2008-12-12/
# Bugfixes
- Silent start-up removed (did not allow to show TaskFacade in task managers)
+ Works on WM5
+ Should (should) work on Smartphones

** I have tested this and it works on htc Fuze.
** Also works with Swcked Mobile Shell running.

YOUTUBE VIDEO ABOUT PROGRAM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFZHZb5cX9A

NEW CAB FILE IS ATTACHED