ObjectDock 2.0 - First Sneak Peek
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 by Island Dog | Discussion: Personal Computing
One of the most asked about applications is ObjectDock. Specifically, people have been wanting to know about ObjectDock 2.0. Some have speculated that we have simply given up on ObjectDock, and that is simply not so. It is in development, but since it is early there is no time estimate about release, nor about upgrading.
First off, what is ObjectDock?
Objectdock is a smoothly-animated, customizable 'shelf' on which you can place shortcuts, docklets, system tray icons, and view running applications. The program is available in two versions: Plus and Standard. The Plus version offers multiple docks, tabbed docks, and a unique feature called flyout menus. The free version, while still demonstrating the capabilities of the 'zoomer' docks, limits you to only one dock. You can customize ObjectDock to be anything from a taskbar replacement to a fancy docklet-filled information center.
ObjectDock is certainly one of the most popular desktop applications around, and a lot of work is going into the new version. Maybe in another week or so, a video might be in order. 
Let me make note, this is an early screenshot and is still subject to changes in the final version.
With that being said…..
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Reply #22 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 4:51 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:29 PM
Please fix the shortcuts to network drives and network locations. currently if I shortcut to a network location on my laptop and I bootup without a network connection or on a different network the shortcuts don't work right and the 'show folder in the menu' is greyed out. I have to exit Object Dock and restart it for the network shortcuts to work again..... Please pleaes pleaes fix this.
Reply #24 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:45 PM
Reply #25 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:01 PM
yup, cry baby right here.
Reply #26 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:10 PM
I'm glad to hear (and see?) that, after two years of no new features, there is development ongoing with ObjectDock 2.0. Thank you for giving us all a nibble. 
But, not to be a party pooper, the Configuration interface for ObjectDock was already just fine and bug free. In fact, even after four years of not changing appreciably at all, it's still MILES easier to use than the latest WinStep Extreme nightmare hodgepodge of Linux GUI 1990's era configuration dialogues...eesh. Great program, but completely obtuse to a first time user.
So, I'm happy the interface is getting a refresh (and it looks FABULOUS, sir), but I can't wait to see even one new feature come to ObjectDock (like um reflections, please!?).
Good luck and thanks! 
Reply #27 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:43 PM
Still looking forward to some new FEATURES, amigo. Can't wait.
Reply #28 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:02 PM
Can't wait for the beta! Thanks for all the hard work, guys!!! 
Reply #29 Wednesday, June 3, 2009 1:39 AM
This happens to me with or without ObjectDock. This isn't an OD problem to be fixed.
Reply #30 Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:49 AM
Reply #31 Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:33 AM
Jeff has said before that reflections are a go in 2.0...I hope that is really the case.
Reply #32 Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:52 AM
Reply #33 Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:58 AM
That new blur feature still needs some work, Zu. 
Reply #34 Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:08 PM
Reflection! Sweet. Even though I think it looks stupid on a dock setup like that. It really only "works" for me on a tray style dock.
Reply #36 Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:42 PM
I don't know what you all are talking about . . I've never posted anything reflection related.
Reply #38 Thursday, June 4, 2009 2:10 PM
You sound like Bill Clinton to me.
Reply #39 Thursday, June 4, 2009 2:39 PM
"I really can't say . . and I'd hate to steal ID's thunder . . but . ."
YAY!!!! 
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Reply #21 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 4:16 PM