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Old 03-09-2009   #1 (permalink)


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RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Hi

I have started using Rocket Dock recently. I really love it but I have a problem!

It shows applications on its dock only when they are minimized! How can I see list of all running apps [not just minimized ones] like in Windows task bar?



Thanx

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Old 03-15-2009   #2 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

I now have discovered that it can't! So not really a replacement for Windows task bar yet.
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Old 03-15-2009   #3 (permalink)


Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86
 
 

Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Hi movilogo,

Have another look at the options

Have not used rocketdock for a while but I'm sure there is an option to minimize to the dock

If not Rocket dock it may be ObjectDock that gives this functionality

This is straight from the online manual

6. Minimized Windows

If you have enabled "Minimize Windows to the Dock" in General Settings, your minimized windows will show up as icons on your dock. These window icons can be dragged around for rearranging, but cannot be deleted or closed by dragging off the dock. In Windows Vista, they will be rendered as a real-time preview if you have Desktop Composition enabled in your Windows performance settings and the ability to use Aero Glass.
You can open or close a window by right-clicking on the window icon and selecting "Open Window" or "Close Window." By default the window will be opened if you simply click on it.


Oops just re-read what you're after - hae a look at the available add-ons for object dock hey have one to replace the start menu completely - It may work with Rocket Dock or maybe you may want to check out object dock
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Old 03-15-2009   #4 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Hello Movilogo, and welcome to Vista Forums.

In the Rocket Dock settings, under the General icon, you can check the Running Application Indicators to get a triangle over the icon in Rocket Dock for the apps that are currently running.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Old 03-16-2009   #5 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Hi guys, yes I'm aware of running app indicator and minimize app to dock.

However, when I'm running an app in normal mode [not minimized] and it was not started from Rocket Dock, there is no way to know the app is running unless Windows task bar is visible!

Rocket Dock should have the option of displaying all applications in dock, not just the minimized one.
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Old 03-16-2009   #6 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

I'am using object dock 1.11 and it show apps that are started from start menu
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Old 03-16-2009   #7 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Is it available in Object Dock's free version as well?
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Old 03-16-2009   #8 (permalink)


Window 7 Ultimate 32bit
 
 

Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by movilogo View Post
Is it available in Object Dock's free version as well?
Yes here is link I can only get 1.11 to work with vista look on the right for 1.11
Download ObjectDock 1.9 - FileHippo.com
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Old 03-16-2009   #9 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Yes I have now installed it. Looks good really. Looks better than Rocket Dock. Has more functionalities as well.
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Old 03-16-2009   #10 (permalink)


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Re: RocketDock - how to view running apps?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by movilogo View Post
Yes I have now installed it. Looks good really. Looks better than Rocket Dock. Has more functionalities as well.
That's great, play with it it has alot of stuff I love it.
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