About GoVD
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 of GoVD
- 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)
Screenshots
License
GoVD is distributed as Shareware, which means you can use the unregistered version of the program to evaluate its functionality. In the unregistered version, saving custom settings is not available, and the program operates with default configurations.
If you enjoy the program and would like to access all its features, I encourage you to register. By making a donation of any amount, you will receive your personal registration key, unlocking the full functionality of GoVD, including the ability to save your own settings.
Your financial support will help me continue developing and adding new features. By supporting the project, you not only unlock all of GoVD's features but also contribute to improving software for the entire Amiga community.
If you are a developer who has uploaded software to Aminet,
you can receive your GoVD key for free! Just send me an email.
If you are a developer who has uploaded software to Aminet,
you can receive your GoVD key for free! Just send me an email.
Thank you!
Download
Instalation
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?
Requirements
Any Amiga with
AmigaOS 3.2+
