π Crypto90's Workspace Manager v0.2.2 β Complete UI Overhaul & Windows 11 Dark Theme
Welcome to v0.2.2 of Crypto90's Workspace Manager! This release completely modernizes the graphical user interface into a sleek, dark-slate workspace control center powered by ttk.Treeview, featuring a structured multi-column data grid, live status indicators, vibrant action controls, and an updated modern preview.
β¬οΈ Downloads & Binaries
| File | Type | Platform | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exe |
Standalone Executable | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Download Executable (13.6 MB) |
π‘ Zero Setup Required: End-users do not need Python or any external packages installed. Simply download
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exeand run!
π¨ UI Modernization Highlights
π Modern Multi-Column Data Grid (ttk.Treeview)
- Replaced the single-string listbox with a clean, structured table displaying:
- Status: Visual badges (
β Saved,β β Override,π’ Active,β Offline). - Application: Executable process name (e.g.
chrome.exe,code.exe). - Window Title: Truncated window titles with full tooltips.
- Monitor: Display assignment (e.g.
Monitor 1920x1080). - Coordinates / Size: Clear geometric bounds
X, Y [WxH]. - Window State: Badges for
Maximized,Normal,Minimized, andUWP.
- Status: Visual badges (
π Windows 11 Dark Slate Aesthetic
- Professional
#121418dark slate palette with#1a1d24card panels and teal (#0d9488) row highlights. - Refined top bar with application branding,
v0.2.2badge, and live monitor count. - Modern segmented preset buttons with active highlight pills.
- Vibrant flat action buttons: π Refresh List (Blue), πΎ Save Preset (Slate), π Start, Resize & Order (Emerald), β Buy Coffee (Amber).
π₯οΈ Diagnostics & Activity Console
- Integrated terminal-style console with timestamped entries
[HH:MM:SS]and color tagging (Green for success, Red for errors, Cyan for info, Amber for warnings). - Includes one-click "Clear Console" utility.
β‘ Core Engine Features
- Non-Blocking Multithreading: Background daemon worker thread ensures the GUI never hangs with (Not Responding).
- Human-Readable JSON Storage: Clean
workspace_states_X.jsonwith automatic migration from legacy.pklfiles. - Per-Monitor High-DPI Awareness: Accurate coordinate positioning across mixed-DPI multi-monitor displays on Windows 10/11.
- Maximized (
SW_MAXIMIZE) Support: Restores true maximized states without window border margins. - Offline App Preservation: Closed applications are preserved in presets when saving.
- Silent CLI Execution: Run silently on system boot with
--preset 1 --silent. - One-Click Windows Startup: UI toggle managing
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
π Command Line Reference
# Launch GUI with specific preset (1-10)
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exe --preset 2
# Run silently in background on startup (no GUI)
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exe --preset 1 --silent
# Check version
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exe --version
# View help
Crypto90s_WorkspaceManager.exe --helpβ Support the Project
If Crypto90's Workspace Manager saves you time and keeps your multi-monitor desktop organized, consider supporting development:
π Buy Me a Coffee on Ko-fi
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