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  Tasks Docklet v0.20 beta for Y'z Dock v0.8.0+ (BETA)
  by Haitham Al-Beik                                  Sunday, July 20th, 2003 
  www.yzdocklets.com
  
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Revision History
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 v0.2 (07-20-2003)
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   +  Current Restrictions  +
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   + Skinning is disabled in this release due to bugs that was prior to this 
     release. The skinning engine included in this version still has bugs, so
     you will see skinning problems.
   + All icons must be in the "<yzdock>\docklets\tasks\icons\" Folder
     This means that when selecting an Icon, you have to select it from the:

        <docklet folder>
            + icons       <--- use images from this folder ONLY
            + skins

   + You cannot "Add" an Icon or Exclude a Window Class via the Settings Dialog
   + A window that is set to be ALWAYS ON TOP will always be shown as the
     active icon on the docklet
   + Thumbnail Preview of the active Window is DISABLED
   + Only works when Y'z Dock is set at the bottom position of the screen
   + Docklet doesn't stay magnified when moused moved away after showing 
     the popup window

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   +  Additions & Fixes     +
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   + All windows are now properly enumarated (to reflect windows taskbar)
   + Users can configure to use the windows icons or replacing them with
     there own PNG depending on the WindowClass
   + Users can exclude any window by adding it to the INI file
   + A "taskslist.txt" file is created everytime there is a change of windows
     in the environment. It lists the current active windows with there 
     respective WindowClass
   + Created the popup window using PNG graphics extracted from a "skins" folder
     Skinning images now include:
     
         right.png  -- the right image portion of the window
         middle.png -- the background image used for the window
         left.png   -- the left image portion of the window
         select.png -- the background image behind the active window icon
         arrow.png  -- the arrow pointing to the docklet
         
   + The window is now transparent which can be of any shape
   + Automatic resize of icons depending on quantity & monitor size
   + Handle popup window from going off the screen (handle arrow as well)
   + Added mouse hooks: onMouseOver, LeftClick, RightClick and MiddleClick
   + Added keyboard hooks: Control & Shift
   + Added controls/functions to the mouse & keyboard hooks
   + Add the popup menus when right clicking the docklet or the icons on the
     window
   + Add icon selection for window class via popup menu instead of changing INI
     file manually (avoids a restart of the docklet) -- may be moved to v0.21)
   + Add window to exclusion list via popup menu instead of changing INI file
     manually (avoids a restart of the docklet) ---- may be moved to v0.21

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   +  TODO List (v0.21)     +
   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
   + Make the Task Dock work for all screen positions
   + Fix Skin background bug
   + Add Skin Configurations to Dialog
   + Add the "Add" functionality in the Dialog
 
 v0.1 (07-01-2003)
   +  First Release


ReadMe First
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First, I would like to thank the following people for their help:
    
  + Yony (Quazimodo)
  + Siwu
  + Alex
  + Anibal
  + Tal (Goku)
  + Moby

Second. Please note that the docklet is made for Y'z Dock at the bottom position
of the screen. For other position please wait for the 0.21 next release.

Make sure you read the "Current Restrictions" & "TODO List (v0.21)" before you
post any questions.

Warning: This program is still beta and it is buggy! Use it for testing purposes
only. 


Installation
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  1. Exract the above RAR file inside your Yz Docklets folder 

  2. Right click the dock and select "Add Doclet..." 

  3. Highlight "Tasks" and click on "Add to Dock" 


Using the docklet
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    Controls                    Item            Action
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    Left Mouse Button           Docklet         Show Task Dock
    Ctrl + Left Mouse Button    Docklet         Bring Active Window to Top
    Right Mouse                 Docklet         Bring Up Menu w/Settings
    Left Mouse Button           Task Dock       Bring Selected Window to Top
    Right Mouse                 Task Dock       Bring Up Menu


Comments/Suggestions/Problems
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Please email me at albeik@yzdocklets.com! 


Terms of Use
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You can reproduce, change and distribute any files in this site, without 
permission as long as this file is included unchanged. 
No liability for the contents of any of the files can be accepted. Use the 
concepts, examples and other content at your own risk. Additionally, this is a 
beta version, possibly with many inaccuracies or errors. And please take into 
consideration that there may be specification change in the future. 

By downloading this docklet you agree to be bound to the terms of use described
at http://www.yzdocklets.com/?pageId=disclaimer.

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