# Layered Management v1.0

The spatial file manager for Windows. Your folders are dimensions. Your files are objects.

## Features

- Infinite spatial canvas for your files

- Folder dimensions & breadcrumb navigation

- Rich tooltips, tags, and relation threads

- Caps Lock mode for safe external drag-and-drop (Copy only)

- Read-only Announcements platform (AP)

- Live filesystem sync (Watchdog)

## Run from source

1. Clone the repository.

2. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the app: python main.py

## Build the portable release

1. Install PyInstaller: pip install pyinstaller

2. Build: python -m PyInstaller --name LayeredManagement --onedir --noconsole --collect-all ap\_component --hidden-import requests main.py

3. Create Launch.bat inside dist/LayeredManagement.

4. Zip the dist/LayeredManagement folder.

## Runtime Data

The app stores user spatial data (positions, tags, threads) in lm\_metadata.json. This file is generated automatically and is ignored by version control.

## Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. See LICENSE.txt for full terms.