Submission details
Different Dock layout for each Space
There is only one single Dock layout for all Spaces so that a Space dedicated to image manipulation for instance has all the unnecessary quick access icons at hand and is missing the graphics software related starters instead because they would otherwise overcrowd the single Dock. Moreover, the highlighted opened windows are not grouped by the Space they are located at.
- Offer an option to set up a Space specific Dock for each Space. It is only overlapping the standard which can still be accessed through a "switch Dock button".
- rearrange (group) and highlight the icons of the opened windows of the currently active Space in the standard Dock which is still containing the icons of all Spaces.
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Discussion (4 comments)
This sounds like a sensible solution to me because it does not touch the main concept of interaction (which would otherwise be changed) and the overview over all opened windows remains the same (Your are so right!). Although, it probably requires Leopard to work with pop-out stacks. Older version open the Finder with the Aliases, I guess.
The solution is called "DOCK SPACE",
you can download it just here:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/system_di...es_patrickchamelo.html
Also, how would you suggest doing this without it being confusing to users? Off course, spaces itself is already a more pro-oriented feature, but still, managing docks across spaces will complicate things and it eliminates the purpose for the dock as an application indicator.
If you give me a good solution that doesn't complicate stuff for the new users and the not-so-advanced user, and I'll agree. Else, this shouldn't be considered.
kiodane wrote on May 26, 2009, 2:31pm
Remember, the Dock is more than just a quick launch bar, it's also a place that allows you to see what major programs are open and give you a means of interacting with those programs without having to bring it to the front.
You might consider an option like Quicksilver, Butler, or LaunchBar for more launching and other options.
If you want customizable sub-menus or sub-docks without using third-party software, I suggest creating a folder in your home folder called something like "Alias" or "Tools" then create a folder for each genre of app or however you'd like it organized, then create Aliases of the apps you want to those folders. Add the folder to the dock as a stack and specify the style you prefer (fan, grid, menu). The only downside to this is that if you add a new item to one of these, then the icon will show as the default application icon until either the stack is removed/re-added or the Dock is reloaded (either by "killall Dock" in Terminal, log out/in, or restart). The hierarchy would look something like this:
UserHomeFolder
- Alias
- - Image (add this to your dock)
- - - Photoshop (alias)
- - - Graphic Converter (alias)
- - Web (add this to your dock)
- - - Firefox (alias)
- - - Safari (alias)