Latest News
:: 6th May, 2004
Update Available to version 2.0.116
We've received a lot of requests from past users to re-introduce the Cabinets Setup Wizard into Filing Cabinets II. The wizard will start automatically once you complete your installation of Filing Cabinets and creates a number of default windows shortcut cabinets to get you on your way.
For existing users, simply click on the Update Filing Cabinets option in your drop down menu.
We've received a lot of requests from past users to re-introduce the Cabinets Setup Wizard into Filing Cabinets II. The wizard will start automatically once you complete your installation of Filing Cabinets and creates a number of default windows shortcut cabinets to get you on your way.
For existing users, simply click on the Update Filing Cabinets option in your drop down menu.
:: 17th February, 2004
Update Available to version 2.0.108
We've identified another (more obscure) bug when dragging specific types of URL shortcuts from the desktop into your Filing cabinets. This seems only to be a problem when the URL shortcut has a non-standard icon. We have also discovered that certain operating systems will cause an error when apply is clicked in the Cabinet setup screen.
We have made an update available for this which you can download by running the "Update Filing Cabinets" option under your windows start menu. Thank you to everbody who has provided us with the feedback to help us make Filing Cabinets better for you :)
We've identified another (more obscure) bug when dragging specific types of URL shortcuts from the desktop into your Filing cabinets. This seems only to be a problem when the URL shortcut has a non-standard icon. We have also discovered that certain operating systems will cause an error when apply is clicked in the Cabinet setup screen.
We have made an update available for this which you can download by running the "Update Filing Cabinets" option under your windows start menu. Thank you to everbody who has provided us with the feedback to help us make Filing Cabinets better for you :)
:: 15th February, 2004
Earn money as a Macroworx Affiliate!
Become a Macroworx affiliate and you can receive a 30% commission on the sale of every Filing Cabinets you sell. For more information, see our affiliates page for details.
Become a Macroworx affiliate and you can receive a 30% commission on the sale of every Filing Cabinets you sell. For more information, see our affiliates page for details.
:: 2nd February, 2004
Automatic Updater Quick Fix
If you've having any problems with the updater not updating, we have have a quickfix available on our downloads page for this. We've also released an update for Filing Cabinets to version 2.0.106. If you're currently running verion 2.0.104, you'll need to apply this quick fix before updating your copy of Filing Cabinets.
If you've having any problems with the updater not updating, we have have a quickfix available on our downloads page for this. We've also released an update for Filing Cabinets to version 2.0.106. If you're currently running verion 2.0.104, you'll need to apply this quick fix before updating your copy of Filing Cabinets.
:: 3rd January, 2004
Official Launch of Filing Cabinets II
Finally, the long awaited release of Filing Cabinets II "The Second Draw".
We'd like to thank all our current users for the terrific support and feedback we've received leading to the development of version 2.0 of our Filing Cabinets product. We hope you like the new features :)
Finally, the long awaited release of Filing Cabinets II "The Second Draw".
We'd like to thank all our current users for the terrific support and feedback we've received leading to the development of version 2.0 of our Filing Cabinets product. We hope you like the new features :)
:: 10th October, 2003
Beta Testing
With most features now completed, we've officially moved into a closed beta testing phase now to iron out any last bugs within the software.
We're anticipating a relatively short testing period (approx 2 months) after which we will make Filing Cabinets II available for download to the general public.
With most features now completed, we've officially moved into a closed beta testing phase now to iron out any last bugs within the software.
We're anticipating a relatively short testing period (approx 2 months) after which we will make Filing Cabinets II available for download to the general public.
:: 28th September, 2003
Development Update - Plug ins!
We weren't originally going to put this in, at least not for this release, but we discovered we had a little more time on our hands than originally anticipated. We've already got most parts of a ZIP Cabinet working, but intend to build a complete SDK (Filing Cabinets SDK) for other developers to build plug ins of their own.
Also in the pipeline; a World Clock, To-Do list, Stock Ticker, Weather and News Cabinets ... perhaps even a built in MP3 player (although that will probably take a little work). Plug ins will only be available to registered users ;)
We weren't originally going to put this in, at least not for this release, but we discovered we had a little more time on our hands than originally anticipated. We've already got most parts of a ZIP Cabinet working, but intend to build a complete SDK (Filing Cabinets SDK) for other developers to build plug ins of their own.
Also in the pipeline; a World Clock, To-Do list, Stock Ticker, Weather and News Cabinets ... perhaps even a built in MP3 player (although that will probably take a little work). Plug ins will only be available to registered users ;)
:: 23rd June, 2003
Development Update - Win XP 32 bit icons
Now this was fun to do. To explain, Windows XP's icons use an alpha channel to give icons a sense of depth allowing for shadows, gloss effects etc. Makes for some very professional looking icons, however quite tricky to implement into Cabinets.
You can see an example of a 32 bit icons in the Screen shots page. Compared to conventional icons which are seemingly flat, you can see 32 bit icons offer a much nicer, much tidier appearance.
Took a bit of work to get right, but well worth the end result.
Now this was fun to do. To explain, Windows XP's icons use an alpha channel to give icons a sense of depth allowing for shadows, gloss effects etc. Makes for some very professional looking icons, however quite tricky to implement into Cabinets.
You can see an example of a 32 bit icons in the Screen shots page. Compared to conventional icons which are seemingly flat, you can see 32 bit icons offer a much nicer, much tidier appearance.
Took a bit of work to get right, but well worth the end result.
:: 23rd June, 2003
Development Update - Multi Monitors?!
Took a little longer than expected, however Filing Cabinets now has multi-monitor support.
Drag Cabinets anywhere between monitors - even leave them on the adjoining section (between the two monitors) and set up a restistance so your mouse doesn't just pass through them.
Took a little longer than expected, however Filing Cabinets now has multi-monitor support.
Drag Cabinets anywhere between monitors - even leave them on the adjoining section (between the two monitors) and set up a restistance so your mouse doesn't just pass through them.
:: 5th May, 2003
Development Update - Skinning the Cab
Well, we've finished the majority of the skinning work (required virtually a full re-write of the Cabinets v1.0). We'll have some really decent skins for you too by the time of the final release.
Well, we've finished the majority of the skinning work (required virtually a full re-write of the Cabinets v1.0). We'll have some really decent skins for you too by the time of the final release.
:: 12th March, 2003
Filing Cabinets II - Started Development!
Began development on Filing Cabinets II today. Some of the new features we will be building into this version are;
Began development on Filing Cabinets II today. Some of the new features we will be building into this version are;
- Full multi-monitor Support
- True 32bit Windows Icon support
- Completely Skinnably Cabinets
- Drop down directory folders from within Cabinets
- Multi function shortcut buttons (so you can store more than one URL, or file to a button)
