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- Overview
- Settings
- Menu
- Special Features
- Support
Overview
Perfect Screens is a virtual screens (virtual desktops) manager. It
allows a user to organize work on several screens (desktops) and make the user to feel
like having several monitors. Organizing windows on several virtual screens decrease the
number of windows displayed on the screen at the same time and allows the user better
orientation and faster switching among applications. The Taskbar is not full of buttons of
all running applications but only the buttons of applications presented on the given
screen are in the Taskbar. Windows can be copied/moved among screens very easily if
necessary.
Perfect Screens also dramatically simplifies launching applications and accessing desired
files. Each screen has its own Screen menu and toolbar containing applications and files
associated with the given screen. On each screen, the user is only one click far from
opening desired application or file (or URL location).
Having several screens, each for a typical activity like document processing, networking,
file management, system management, gaming, etc., allows the user to logically divide work
on several screens, be more efficient and have clearer desktop.
There is a short list of major Perfect Screens features making it
very comfortable and time saving utility:
- The program allows a user to run a lot of applications without losing
track of them as well as the ability to switch among them quickly.
- Several virtual screens each for a different activity (document
processing, file management, networking, etc.).
- Each screen can have its own wallpaper.
- Each screen has its own Screen menu (very similar to Start menu) and
toolbar for fast applications launching.
- Each virtual screen is (optionally) scrollable.
- Automatic launching of specified application when entering screen.
- Supports drag & drop to add new items to Screen menu and toolbar.
- Very flexible and customizable (integrated bar, two bars, in
Taskbar,etc.)
- Network support. The program can be installed on a network server and
used by several users. Users can share screens as well as applications and other items.
- Multiple users support. Several users sharing a computer can use the
same copy of the program. Each user has his/her own profile. Users can share screens as
well as applications and other items.
- Privacy. Program settings and screen and item access can be protected
by a password.
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Professional X Lite
Perfect Screens is available in two versions: Pro (professional) and
Lite. Lite version is easy-to-use and cheaper but still powerfull with all the features an
average single user needs. Pro version adds support for multiple users and data sharing
over network, additional configuration options, etc. For the differences between Pro and
Lite versions see the table below:
Features |
Lite |
Pro |
Optionaly different wallpaper for each screen |
x |
x |
User defined sound when switching screen |
x |
x |
Toolbar autohide |
x |
x |
Sticky windows |
x |
x |
Shortcut keys |
x |
x |
Application bar associated with each screen |
x |
x |
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Password protection |
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x |
Multiple users |
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x |
Sharing data over network |
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x |
Additional toolbar configuration options - separate toolbar for
screens & applications, put screens to tray area, UNIX like configuration, etc. |
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x |
Advanced screen settings - big screen |
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x |
Advanced application settings - open automatically when entering
screen, save size & position, etc. |
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x |
.Features available in Pro version are marked (Pro) in the following text.
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Main Settings
Toolbar - this section is available for integrated bar
only.
- Auto hide - allows to switch on/off auto hide feature (off is
default).
- Screen button shape - allows to specify a shape of the screen
buttons (rectangular is default).
- Application buttons shape - allows to specify a shape of the
item (application) buttons (flat is default).
- Menu icons - specify the size of icons in the Screen menu here
(default is small).
Shortcut keys
- Next screen - hot key that allows to switch to the next screen
(default Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow).
- Previous screen - hot key that allows to switch to the
previous screen (default Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow).
- Pop up the screen menu - hot key that allows to pop up Screen
menu.
Mouse
- Upper right corner ... - specify what should happen when
moving mouse cursor to the upper right corner of the screen (default is "Run default
screen saver").
- Go to next/previous screen... - if checked, moving mouse
cursor to the right/left border of the screen switches to the next/previous virtual
screen. Default is unchecked.
Sticky Windows
- List of windows that remain on the computer screen regardless of the
virtual screen selected. The windows are identified using window title. User can select
either exact or partial title match.
Passwords (Pro)
- User - allows to specify user password and the level of
protection (Program start - protects Perfect Screens from unauthorized start, Program
position - protects Perfect Screens from unauthorized changing position, Program exit -
protects Perfect Screens from unauthorized exit, All settings - protects all settings from
unauthorized change).
- Administrator - allows to specify administrator password and
the level of protection (Program position - protects Perfect Screens from unauthorized
changing position, Program exit - protects Perfect Screens from unauthorized exit, All
settings - protects all settings from unauthorized change).
Screen
- Force screen refresh after screen is switched - if
checked, the whole screen (all applications) is forced to refresh (repaint) after screen
is switched. This option can solve repaint problems of some applications.
- Automatically switch to screen with active application
- if checked, the Perfect Screens will automatically switches to the screen with active
application. Sometimes a user action in some application results in activating another
application (for example, if the user double-clicks MS Word document file in Explorer the
document is opened within (already running) MS Word and it is activated). If this happens
the Perfect Screens automatically switches to the screen with the newly activated
application.
Advanced
- Save eyes when switching... - is the special mode that
minimizes windows flickering when switching screens. If checked the switching is a little
bit slower. Default is unchecked.
- Do not show splash screen... - if checked the splash window
(the window shown when Perfect Screens is starting) is not shown at start up.
- Show number of windows ... - if checked, the number of windows
opened on each screen is shown on screen buttons and screen button tool tips.
- Do not show 'Screen icon' - if checked, the screen icon
appearing close to the upper right corner of an active window is not shown. Default is
unchecked.
- Allow 'Alt+left click' on window title - if checked,
the 'Alt+left click' has the same effect as right click on screen icon. This is an option
for those users who have screen icon disabled (by "Do not show 'Screen icon'"
option).
- Global items - if checked, 'Global items' submenu is presented
in Screen menu.
- Shared items (Pro) - if checked, 'Shared items' submenu is presented in 'Global items'
submenu of Screen menu. 'Shared items' submenu collects items shared among all users. This
submenu makes sense only in a case there are several users wanting to share items (either
multiple users using Perfect Screens simultaneously in network environment or multiple
users uses the same computer). Default is unchecked.
- Private items (Pro) - if checked, 'Private items' submenu is presented in Screen menu of
shared screens. 'Private items' submenu collects items private to the given users on the
shared screens. This option makes sense only in a case there are several users sharing
screens. Default is unchecked.
User management (Pro)
There is the list of user using Perfect Screens. The names in the
list are used by users to log in to Perfect Screens when it is starting. Each user has its
own settings saved under his name. It is possible to add, copy, rename and delete users
from the list. If there is an administrator password defined only administrator has rights
to manipulate user list.
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Screen Settings
- Name - the name of the screen that appears on the screen
button and ToolTip.
- Shortcut key - shortcut key allows switching among screens
just using keyboard.
- Change Icon - allows to change a screen button icon. If no
icon should be displayed then put "none" word to "File name": field in
the "Change icon" dialog window.
- Change sound - allows to define sound that should be played
when the screen is entering.
- Local wallpaper - if checked, the current wallpaper is
associated with the screen. Next you switch to this screen the wallpaper is restored.
Default is unchecked.
- Show Screen menu as a toolbar - shows the toolbar window with
buttons representing chosen Screen menu items. If Perfect Screens runs in integrated bar
this option is always checked. Default is checked.
- This is the default screen - if checked, the program will
switch to this screen after start.
- Move screen button << - allows to reorganize the screen
buttons order (moves the screen button left).
- Move screen button >> - allows to reorganize the screen
buttons order (moves the screen button right).
Advanced (Pro):
- Alt+right click takes effect on the desktop only - if checked,
user can pop up Screen menu by right click (plus Alt key pressed) on the desktop (out of
any window) only. If unchecked, user can pop up Screen menu by right click (plus Alt key
pressed) anywhere on the screen. Default is unchecked.
- Big Screen - if checked, user can scroll screen by moving
mouse to the edge of the screen. The screen is scrollable only if there is a window
exceeding an edge of the screen. Default is unchecked.
- Automatically show active window - if this option is checked, Perfect Screens
automatically scrolls big screen so that the whole content of the currently active window
is visible. This option is available only when "Big screen" option is checked.
Default is unchecked.
- Protect from unauthorized access - if checked, the program
requires user password any time a user want to enter the screen. This option is available
only if a user password is defined ("Passwords" section of the "Main
settings"). Default is unchecked.
- Protect from unauthorized modifications - if checked, the
program requires user password any time a user want to enter the screen settings. This
option is available only if a user password is defined ("Passwords" section of
the "Main settings"). Default is unchecked.
- Share - press to add this screen to list of shared screens.
Shared screens can be used by other users either in network environment or on the same
computer. For more information see "Administrator" section of this help.
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Item Settings
- Item Name - the name that appears in the Screen menu (and on
the toolbar button and its ToolTip if the toolbar is enabled).
- Item Type - select from application (or document file),
submenu, directory or hotkey type.
- Document/Application - specified document or application is opened. There are also
www addresses (URL) allowed if MS Internet Explorer is installed.
- Submenu - creates new submenu in the menu hierarchy.
- Directory (Folder) - if such item is clicked window with files (only relevant
file types you define) of the specified directory is shown.
- HotKey - when clicked specified hotkey is pressed. This allows to associate
macros (defined in Perfect Keyboard utility, for example) or other hotkeys with buttons
and fire them by mouse click.
- Macro - creates macro using Perfect Keyboard program. Perfect Keyboard version
2.25 or better must be installed if user wants to use macros.
- Change Icon - allows to change the item icon. If no icon
should be displayed then put "none" word to "File name:" field of the
"Change icon" dialog window. To use default icon (recommended) put
"default" there.
- Target - the application (or document file) path or URL or
hotkey. Depends on item type described above.
- Parameters - parameters to be passed to the launched
application.
- Start in - the application default directory.
- Shortcut key - allows to launch the application pressing
specified key combination on the keyboard.
- Open - the initial window state (restored, minimized,
maximized).
- Show item in Toolbar - if checked, the item is visible in the
toolbar as a button.
Advanced:
- Separate by menu separator - if checked, places menu separator
above the item in the Screen menu. Doesn't affect toolbar.
- Save size and position - if checked, the program saves the
last size and position of the application's window. Apply this option with caution only to
those applications which do not save size and position themselves.
- Open automatically ... - if checked, the application is
automatically launched when the screen is entered.
- Close automatically ... - if checked, the application is
automatically closed when leaving the screen.
- Visible on all screens - if checked, the application launched
is visible and accessible on all screens. Useful for applications like clocks, resource
meters, etc. that user wants to have available from any screen.
- Protect from unauthorized access - if checked, the program
requires user password any time a user want to launch the item. This option is available
only if a user password is defined ("Passwords" section of the "Main
settings").
- Protect from unauthorized modifications - if checked, the
program requires user password any time a user want to enter the item settings. This
option is available only if a user password is defined ("Passwords" section of
the "Main settings").
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Macros
A macro is a series of key (and/or mouse) events and commands
grouped together as a single command to accomplish a more complex task. Macros can save
significant amount of time when doing repetitive tasks.
Perfect Screens allows you to use macros thanks to very close
integration with Perfect Keyboard - #1 text replacement and macro utility. You can create
or record new macros directly from within Perfect Screens as well as select already
existing macros from Perfect Keyboard files. In main menu select one of the item:
- Add \ Macro
- Add \ Record macro
- Add \ Select macro
To be able to use macros you have to have Perfect Keyboard version
2.25 or later installed on your system. Once you have Perfect Keyboard installed you can
use it also as a single program with all the functionality it offers.
For more information and download visit our web site.
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Networking (Pro)
Perfect Screens, when installed on a network server, can be used by
multiple users without necessity to install any part of the software on a client's
workstation. Everything needed resides on the network server. This approach
very simplifies the software administration (upgrading, new users, etc.).
Perfect Screens administrator creates a list of users and each user then can log into
Perfect Screens under the name assigned by administrator. A user can customize
Perfect Screens (add screens, items, change position, etc.) and all his changes are
automatically saved in his profile.
All users can share screens (usually prepared by administrator) and items (applications
installed on the network server, for example). Only administrator has rights to
delete or modify shared screens and items but other users still can add their own private
items to a shared screen menu and customize it in this manner.
Shared screens:
- To add a screen to list of shared screens go to the "Screen
settings" dialog box and press "Share" button.
To delete a shared screen from the list of shared screens go to "Add
screen" dialog box, select the screen in the list and press "Remove"
button. This will remove the screen from the list so that it will not be available
for other users anymore. Only administrator can perform this operation.
To add a shared screen to Perfect Screens bar go to "Add
screen" dialog box, select desired screen from the list and press "Select shared
screen". The "Add screens" dialog window appears only if there are
already some shared screens presented in the list.
To delete a shared screen from the Perfect Screens bar just
use the "Delete screen" operation. This will remove the screen from the
bar but it is not deleted from the list of shared screens and it is still available for
other users.
Shared items:
Shared items are collected in the "Shared items"
submenu. The submenu is the first item of "Global items" submenu.
Each of these submenus can be enabled/disabled in "Main settings" in
"Advanced" section. All menu items of "Shared items" submenu are
common for all users.
Private items:
"Private items" can be found only in Screen menus of
shared screens. The submenu contains items private to the given user. A user can
customize a shared screen by adding private items to the Screen menu (and toolbar).
Administrator:
Administrator manages list of users in the "Main settings"
in "User management" section. Administrator also specifies the level of Perfect
Screens protection from changes by other user. The level of protection can be set in the
"Main settings" in "Passwords" section. Only administrator has rights
to add, delete and modify shared screens and add, delete and modify shared items.
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Main menu
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Button menu, Screen item menu
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Screen button menu
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Application operations
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Support
Support is provided on pitrinec@kagi.com
and is FREE for all the registered users as well as for all the users in evaluation
period.
When reporting bugs or problems please include:
- Your name:
- Registration number:
- Operating system (Win95/98/NT):
- PC configuration (Processor, RAM):
- Problem description:
Please, keep in mind that more information you provide us about your
problem give us better chance to find a solution.
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License agreement
Upon your acceptance of this Agreement, Pitrinec Software (Author)
grants to you a nonexclusive license to use the Perfect Screens software (Software).
1.Use of the Software.
The Software has been released for distribution as a SHAREWARE and may be distributed at
no cost.
You are granted a license to try the Software for 30 days. After this time, the Software
must be registered or removed from the system.
You may install the Software on a hard disk or other storage device; install and use the
Software on a file server for use on a network for the purposes of (i) permanent
installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or (ii) use of the Software over
such network; and make backup copies of the Software.
2.Restrictions.
Unregistered use of the Software after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of
international copyright laws.
You are not allowed to modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or
otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software.
The number of the (licensed) Software instances running at the same time may not exceed
the number of licenses purchased.
You are not allowed to redistribute or provide to 3rd party already registered versions of
the Software as well as you may not publish the registration number(s) that unlock the
Software.
The Software can be distributed only as the package provided by the Author. This package
cannot be change in any way without written Author's permission.
3.No Warranty.
ALL WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SOFTWARE. THE ENTIRE
RISK OF THE USE OR THE RESULT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE REMAINS WITH THE USER.
Unpublished-rights reserved under international copyright laws.
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Price list
As stated in "License agreement" part of this document,
the Perfect Screens is a shareware program and must be registered if a user decides to
keep it. There are several ways how to register it. User can either use on-line
registration or send registration form via e-mail or snail mail (in such a case there is a
Register.exe program provided with the package allowing user to generate registration
form). User can choose among several payment methods including credit cards, cash, money
order, etc.
To register, just open main Perfect Screens menu and select "Register..." item
and then follow instructions.
Perfect Screens '99 Pro:
License: |
Price (US $): |
Upgrade from version 1.x or 2.x |
5.00 |
Upgrade from Lite version |
12.00 |
1 User (copy) |
29.00 |
5 Users (copies) |
99.00 |
10 Users (copies) |
149.00 |
25 Users (copies) |
299.00 |
50 Users (copies) |
449.00 |
* Site license |
790.00 |
** World-wide license |
2290.00 |
* Site license (educational
organizations) |
290.00 |
** World-wide license (educational
organizations) |
490.00 |
Perfect Screens '99 Lite:
License: |
Price (US $): |
1 User (copy) |
19.00 |
5 Users (copies) |
65.00 |
10 Users (copies) |
99.00 |
25 Users (copies) |
199.00 |
50 Users (copies) |
299.00 |
* Site license |
520.00 |
** World-wide license |
1500.00 |
* Site license (educational organizations) |
190.00 |
** World-wide license (educational organizations) |
329.00 |
* Site license is for unlimited number of users at
one organization, and within a radius of 100 miles (160 km) from one central
location.
** An organization that has offices further than that and wants to use the product in
these distant locations, should buy a world-wide license
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