Short:        Virtual Desktops for Workbench
Author:       Krzysztof Donat (bitplan.pl@gmail.com)
Uploader:     Krzysztof Donat (bitplan pl gmail com)
Type:         util/wb
Version:      1.2
Replaces:     util/wb/GoVD.lha
Architecture: m68k-amigaos >= 3.2
Distribution: Aminet

If you use Workbench and often run multiple programs, 
you know how cluttered the screen can get, making it 
difficult to find the window you're looking for. 
GoVD extends your Workbench screen to up to eight 
virtual desktops, making it much easier to manage 
your workspace. You decide which Workbench windows 
and programs are displayed on each desktop. 
Just switch desktops, and everything is neatly organized. 

With GoVD, you can break free from the limitations 
imposed by Commodore's traditional desktop layout 
and take control of your workspace.

Main Features:
- Up to 8 virtual desktops
- Intuitive configuration tool
- Easy setup for the appearance and content of each virtual desktop
- Define which programs and windows to display on each desktop 
  (e.g. clock, calendar, ToolbarManager or similar)

Requirements:
- Any Amiga with AmigaOS 3.2+ 
  (It should also work with OS 3.1.4 - I haven't tested it.)

Installation:
Copy the GoVD-conf configuration tool to any directory (e.g., Prefs), 
and copy the GoVD program to WBStartup to launch it automatically 
when Workbench starts.

Usage:
After launching GoVD, a control window will appear on the Workbench 
showing buttons for each virtual desktop. Simply click on a button 
to switch between desktops. Each desktop will display its own set 
of windows, allowing you to switch tasks seamlessly without 
cluttering the screen.


Known Issues:
Workbench strictly enforces the rule that you cannot open more 
than one window for the same directory. For example, if you open 
a window for the RAM: disk, you won?t be able to open a second 
window for RAM:. GoVD does not solve this issue, so a RAM: window 
may only appear on one desktop, regardless of how many virtual 
desktops you create. 
Therefore, GoVD allows you to enable or disable the display 
of directory windows on all desktops.
Enabling the opening of multiple windows for the same directory 
is a challenge for OS developers - perhaps in AmigaOS 3.3?


License:
GoVD is distributed as Shareware. In the unregistered version, 
you cannot save your custom settings, so the program operates 
with default settings. If you enjoy using GoVD and want to access 
its full functionality, please register at https://bitplan.pl/govd 
to obtain your personalized key, which will unlock all features.

If you are a developer who has uploaded software to Aminet, 
you can receive your GoVD key for free! Just send me an email.


History:

1.0 (2024-10-11)
  - Initial release.

1.2 (2024-11-12)
  - Adapted library versions to support OS 3.1.4.
  - Fixed the algorithm for detecting Workbench windows - on some 
    configurations, the program didn?t correctly recognize the main WB 
    window and directory windows.

Thanks!