 AutoPilot
is a one-of-a-kind, you just have to see. There is absoutely nothing else
like it available for the BeOS. AutoPilot gives you 'Quick Access' to your
favorite and most often used Applications, Files, Folders, Works-In-Progress
and Schedules from any workspace, simply by moving the mouse - all through
a unique interface. It can even be your personal reminder, make backups
and more... |
| IMPORTANT: This version has only been tested on BeOS version 5.0.1 Pro Edition. Read the installation instructions below, before installing this version. |
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| New
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R5 bug fix - AutoPilot will now shutdown properly.
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R5 bug fix - Settings are saved, as they should be.
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| Current
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Incredible ease of use, nothing
else comes close
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Full documentation to help you quickly and easily get the most out of AutoPilot. See the Master Menu (red ball) for the Documentation menu option
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Popup Tips on how to get started
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Fully customizable 'Quick Access'
to your favorite Applications, Works-In-Progress, Folders and more
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Easily position AutoPilot on
the Top or Bottom of your sceen (moves like the DeskBar)
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Fully multi-threaded interface
and scheduler
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Stays hidden until you need
it, no more desktop clutter
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Drag and drop support, simply
drag your files to it and it auto-adds
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Fast 1-click item open/processing
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Very flexible auto-scheduling
by Year, Month, Day, Weekdays, Time, and when and if to repeat
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Popup Menus for quick access
to options and preferences
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Freedom to run any schedule
anytime you desire with a simple click
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Easily schedule another application
to run when you need it to (even shell scripts)
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Additional addons
for Backups and Cleanups
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No programming or scripting
required (but is fully supported)
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Fully extensible schedule addon
feature set
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A simple API addon development
kit w/sample source is available for developers
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Additional addons are already
in the works
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Quick access to our website
for the latest information
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Easily create your own custom
tabs. Tabs may contain links to files (the default) or can list
files in a folder of your choice. You can even limit the file list
by file type. See 'Custom Tab Preferences' in the Preferences Tab
to setup as many tabs as you like.
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1-click access to multiple
tab panels. If all of your custom tabs do not fit on the main
window, simply click anywhere in the background to cycle to the next panel
of tabs.
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Full drag & drop
support for items. They work like the Tracker. You can even
drag a file and drop it on an application in any tab. The application
will be opened and passed the file you dropped on it. Try to do this
in Tracker.
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Initial auto-mount support.
Items or Tabs with links to Local Drives will be automatically mounted
for you, if needed.
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New multi-column auto-layout
for better access to long lists of items.
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Access default and custom Tracker
addons from any item's popup menu.
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New options added to the Master
Menu.
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Separate popup tips on items
and popup help for tabs. Quickly turn each on/off from the master
menu.
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Now you can drop files on Tab
headings to add them to the list.
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Added a 'Save Now' button to
AutoSchedule. Now you'll be certain it's been saved.
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All libraries are now kept local
to the install folder.
(this does not include addons)
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No more annoying README
popup. (by popular demand)
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Easy Uninstall from the
master menu. (though
we doubt you'll use it)
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No more need to uninstall old
versions. AutoPilot takes care of this for you. However, it's
still your choice to delete the old install folder.
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Funky icons for the tabs.
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A short delay before the main window activates. This helps keep AutoPilot from activating when you bump it by accident. The delay will be customizable in a future version.
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During the install, you will be asked if you would like AutoPilot to start at boot time.
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A Recent Applications addon. The addon will track applications that have been previously started and add them to a Custom Tab that you create (select taRecentApps.so for the custom addon). If you remove an application from the tab, the application will not be added again. (see the tab item menu for the Remove option)
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A multiple POP3 email account management addon. Setup multiple accounts using the My POP3 E-Mail Accounts option in the Preferences tab. The Internet E-Mail tab will be created for you, containing the accounts you setup. Click on an item in the tab, to set the current account (shown with a red line). You can also create a schedule to check all accounts at the same time. Note: if you have default options set for checking mail, these will remain in effect for the current account. You can also force a check for mail from the items popup menu.
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| Current
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My POP3 E-Mail Accounts - Manage multiple E-Mail accounts using the default mail daemon and any email reader, such as BeMail, that reads mail from the default (in) mailbox. This can be very handy if you need to send mail from different accounts (ie. personal, business). Change the current account simply by clicking on the account item in the tab.
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Custom Tab Preferences - Easily create as many custom tabs
as you like. Custom tabs help you organize quick access to your files.
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Backup - A personal backup addon. Backup your personal
files or have them zipped up on a regular basis or when ever you choose.
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Cleanup - Use cleanup to get rid of those annoying space
hogging files that are not needed. Clean up Notices from AutoPilot,
clean up your web browser's cache, cleanup those left over .o files created
during development, or any other files you choose.
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Reminders - A simple personal reminder. If you don't
need a big planning application, this is for you. It can remind you
of appointments, things to do, or anything you choose.
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Birthdays, Holidays, Special Occasions - Simple reminders
for those occasions you don't want to forget, like maybe your anniversary
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TV Programs - Reminds you of your favorite TV programs.
It will even start the TV application at the right time if you choose.
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StartApp - This will start virtually any application or
shell script you choose. You can also pass in a parameter list.
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| Installation
Requirements Top |
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BeOS version 5.0.1
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The AutoPilot-0.8.5-x86 zip
file
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1.7 MB disk space (not including
space for the ZIP file, which may be deleted after unziping)
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Additional space may be required
depending on usage
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| Installation
Instructions Top |
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Shutdown any previous version
that is currently running. see
the Master Menu (red ball)
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Special Note: Do NOT run UninstallAutoPilot
for any previous version.
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UnZip the AutoPilot zip file
into a folder of its own.
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Run AutoPilot from the folder.
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When started, AutoPilot will
display the License Agreement. Select AGREE or DO NOT AGREE.
If you select DO NOT AGREE, the installation will be cancelled. If
you select AGREE the installation will be completed and AutoPilot should
be ready for use.
NOTE: If you have any problems
installing, please contact Technical Support. |
