timepad 0.6.5 release notes

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Timepad system requirements windows OS* 32 bit / 64 bit .net framework 3.5 SP1** note : you don’t need to have office installed to use this app or to use ribbons. * as of now, still haven’t tested on other windows os other than windows 7. it is more likely to run on newer machines like xp or vista but i recommend using it on windows 7 so that you can fully enjoy all features. ** i recommend you use the latest updates for .net framework 3.5 above.

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Page 1: Timepad 0.6.5 Release Notes

Timepad system requirements

windows OS*

32 bit / 64 bit

.net framework 3.5 SP1**

note : you don’t need to have office installed to use this app or to use ribbons.

* as of now, still haven’t tested on other windows os other than windows 7.

it is more likely to run on newer machines like xp or vista

but i recommend using it on windows 7 so that you can fully enjoy all features.

** i recommend you use the latest updates for .net framework 3.5 above.

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Timepad Project © 2011 Magnumheart

what’s new in Timepad 0.6.5?

Let’s take a peek at the new features and improvements in this new version.

Project name and icon. obviously, the app was renamed because this will

suit all the new and upcoming features just

better. hope you like it too.

User interface. the UI is massively remastered

but still keeping the good compact feel.

Full superbar integration. the app itself uses the

new innovative features in windows 7, but still

keeping the compatibility for other windows OS.

Jumplist - you can now quickly perform system actions with jumplist

tasks.

Progress meter - with just one glance you’ll

see how much approximate time is left.

Overlay icons - this gives you more the info

on the timer status or what system action is

active with just a peek at your taskbar.

Thumbnail toolbar – is a great addition to

the superbar. which gives you full control on the timer without having

to restore the window. set up the timer from the taskbar.

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Redesigned icons. another changes made are the metrofied version of

icons. i call them “mini metro”. ;)

Time & date tab. another good addition is the

analog clock found in the time & date tab. Isn’t it

fancy? :)

Panels. the biggest update in this version is, of

course none other than, panels. panels are the one that contains all those

missing features you can think of…

with the introduction of panels, you’ll see that this is not just your ordinary

timer application. it is made to be customizable and user defined.

i have nothing more to say about it, explore and see it for yourself. ;P

(see screenshots for settings panel & advanced timer panel below…)

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Settings reloaded. as you can see from the screenshots above. you will

notice the presence of settings as a panel. It is one of the main reasons

why panel is made. because with panels, you don’t need to have

another window opened and it uses less window clutter in your desktop.

Timepad is your all-in-one

compact & fluent timer

application.

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Timepad Project © 2011 Magnumheart

Shortcut keys. We have included a set of shortcut keys on controls so

you can use the app with ease and mighty fast! ;)

[ctrl+1~6] select system action.

[F1] display about panel.

[F2] display settings panel.

[F3] toggle alert notifications.

[F5] turns off monitor display.

[F6] shortcut to open task manager.

[F8] (for aero compatible OS) toggle aero glass effect.

[alt] display keytips*.

[ctrl + up] pin app on top.

[ctrl + down] hides app.

[ctrl + a] display advanced panel.

[ctrl + r] select/toggle run items feature.

[ctrl + s] start/stop countdown timer.

*keytips is a feature found in all office ribbons.

it is designed to quickly access every tabs, toolbars, buttons, etc.

with just a tip of your fingers. pressing the [alt] button will show

letters that are assigned to different controls.

press on the letter that corresponds to the control you wish to access.

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Timepad Project © 2011 Magnumheart

Command line arguments. that’s right! this new version now supports

command line args. Some of the first commands are listed below.

-s [ ] shutdown the computer

-r [ ] restart windows

-h [ ] hibernate

-sb [ ] standby

-lo [ ] log off user

-l [ ] lock PC

-min [ ] start app minimized on taskbar.

-hide [ ] start app minimized on system tray.

-new [ ] feels like running the app for the first time, again

-def [ ] start with default settings, it doesn’t reset the

settings. only for the current session.

works like safe mode.

these commands are used without the [ ]

you can use either slash (/) or dash (-) on available commands.

we’ll have more cmd args in the future releases.

single command per session only for now. ;)

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New timers. in addition to our basic countdown timer. i have added

two advanced timer for monitoring inactivity time of either computer or

network connection.

overview of the new monitoring timers in action…

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(a) computer idle time monitoring timer

with this, you may now specify the idle time for your computer

to do automated task such as performing system actions (i.e. shutdown, hibernate, etc.),

starting a timer countdown or to run a specific program or file(s). isn’t that handy?

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(b) network activity monitoring timer

…and finally you won’t need to worry about your

internet connection being inactive.

this feature gives the power in your hands to order your

computer to do an automatic task like those in the first timer. (see figure a)

well… that’s it for now.

explore all other features.

hope you enjoy the new Timepad! :)