SimpleClock is a lightweight, minimalistic clock and stopwatch application built using C# and WPF. Whether you need to check the current time, measure intervals with a stopwatch, or quickly reference app features, SimpleClock has you covered—all with a few clever key presses.
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Real-Time Clock:
Displays the current time and updates every 100 milliseconds. -
Date Tooltip:
When in clock mode, hover over the time display to see the current date. -
Stopwatch Mode:
Toggle stopwatch mode with a right-click. Use it to time your events, then right-click again to return to clock mode. -
Reset Window Position:
Double-click anywhere on the window to reposition it to the bottom right of your screen. -
Help Window:
Press F1 to display a context-aware help window that shows all available features. It smartly positions itself next to the clock without leaving the screen. -
Topmost Toggle:
Press F2 to toggle whether the window stays on top of other windows.
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/OthorWight/SimpleClock.git
Open the Solution:
Open SimpleClock.sln in Visual Studio Community 2022.
Build and Run:
Build the project (Ctrl+Shift+B) and run it (F5) to see SimpleClock in action!
Usage Clock Mode: By default, the app shows the current time. Hover over the clock to see today's date.
Stopwatch Mode: Right-click the window to start the stopwatch. Right-click again to stop and revert to clock mode.
Reset Position: Double-click the window to automatically reposition it to the bottom right of your screen.
Help Window: Press F1 to open a help window summarizing these features. If a help window is already open, pressing F1 will close it and open a new one, ensuring you always see the most recent guide.
Toggle Topmost: Press F2 to switch whether the window stays on top of other windows.
License This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Sometimes, all you really need is a clock.