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Version  1.1.9  (01/21/2012) 1.2 beta (02/18/2012) Download        History

Aero QLaunch

3D Dynamic Quick Launch Toolbar for Windows 7 Aero Theme. (Freeware)

Powered by X-Ui Engine

It needs the latest version of Microsoft DirectX which contains d3dx11_43.dll.
Graphic card should support at least DirectX 10. Also woks in Windows 8.

Snapshots beta

X-Ui Engine, just another project of CK16 to study DirectX 11 API.

Follow AQL's Google Group to get noticed by email (frequency configurable).

Bugs reporting will be of great help. To: raptor@ck16.com

Downloads

v1.2.16
Beta
Download 64 bit Setup Package (Windows 7/8 x64) | SSE Ver (Faster)
Download 32 bit Setup Package (Windows 7/8 x86)
v1.1.9
History
Download 64 bit Setup Package (Windows 7 x64)
Download 32 bit Setup Package (Windows 7 x86)
Old Release
Old release version: 64bit, 32bit v1.0.9.2
Non-setup pack only 238KB, x64, for advanced user v1.0.7

Mirror
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Review

CNET Donwload.com
All-FreeSoft (Japanese紹介)
FreewareGenius Review
 

Usage

To Enable/Disable:
Right click Taskbar, select [Toolbars]-[QLaunch].  Snapshot. Then click / hover on the 'Q' icon.
Click Open -- Faster;
Hover Open -- More Effects.

To Add Item: Right click any button to open "Quick Launch" folder of current user. Create a shotcut there, then [Refresh].

Sub-Menu:
Create sub-folder in the "Quick Launch" folder. Sub-items will display on the second line.

Hint

- Icons sorted by filename;
- Hover on "Startup" button also summons AQL now;
- Folder icons can be changed in folder's [Properties]-[Customize];
- Windows 8 startup menu folder can be copied to [quick launch] folder;
- [v1.2] Too many icons in a line? Just drag and throw it.
Future Plan

Testing more effects in beta. More parameters to be controled. Continue to play with DX11(.1).

Latest Snapshots

Snapshots of latest beta / alpha versions.


Alternate Skin for v1.1 | Google Group of Aero QLaunch

 

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