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[Run1e]

Columbus

A Windows application that allows you to launch any program instantly using a fuzzy-search algorithm. Also contains a window focus switcher, and recently the ability to create plugins.

This program is perfect for those who are faster with their keyboard than mouse!



Download (exe)
To open/close the launcher, press CTRL+ALT+P

Resources:
Source code
GitHub repository / wiki
Changelog

Tips

• - Type '/' to check out the inbuilt commands
  - The move command will allow you to move/resize the gui
  - CTRL+ALT+O to open the window switcher
  - Many things can be changed in the settings!
  - Del to delete selected item(s), or close window while in the window focus switcher
  - CTRL + Z to undo last deletion
  - CTRL + Scroll wheel (mouseover) to increase or decrease the font size
  - Escape: close GUI/back

It would be much appreciated if you could post bugs, questions and suggestions! I'd love to hear them! 

[Run1e]

0.10:

• Added a settings menu: (launch at startup, check for updates, show list score, select searching method and full reset)

 

• Some minor improvements in the fuzzy search algorithm
• Bug fixes

[ObiWanKenobi]

Wow, great tool! thank you

[Run1e]

0.12:

• /move allows you to resize/move the window (experimental)
• /move_reset resets the size/position to default (this is also avaliable through traymenu in case you mess up the window placement)
• Minor changes to the updater
• Bug fixes

Hotfix: Updater wasn't working.

[Run1e]

Wow, great tool! thank you

Thanks! Make sure to update as new features are frequently added!

[Run1e]

0.13:

• Hotkey can now be changed in the Settings menu
• Small changes to the searching algorithm
• Fixed a bug

[Run1e]

0.16:

• New and updated registry program searcher/parser! (In layman's terms, it finds more programs by default)
• Fixed a stability issue
• A few minor tweaks for convenience

[ozzii]

Great.

 

What about saving the parameters in a file FuzzyComp.ini where the ahk is located.

in that way a real portable script.

[Run1e]

Great.

 

What about saving the parameters in a file FuzzyComp.ini where the ahk is located.

in that way a real portable script.

The found, added and deleted items have to be saved somewhere, in total this needs 3 .ini files. The settings can surely be saved in the same location but I don't really see the point

 

I will think about it though, might use another method than .ini's to save information soon.

[Chicken Pie 4 Tea]

looks really well done - what version of ahk does it work with?

[ozzii]

Mine is OK : 1.1.15.0 unicode x86

[Run1e]

looks really well done - what version of ahk does it work with?

 

Thanks! The compiled script will not have any complications with ahk version/type, so it should work fine.

When it comes to the script, I really don't know. It works with all the different exe's in my AHK folder atleast. (ANSI64, ANSI32, UNICODE32 and UNICODE64)

[Run1e]

0.17:

• GUI fades in and out now!
• Press TAB while writing in a command for auto-complete
• /forum leads to this thread
• Fixed: Deleted items reappeared at startup

[Run1e]

0.18:

• Command added: /sort [type]

               The sort command allows you to sort the list in alphabetical, reverse, or random order.

• Important functions have been rewritten
• Uninstalled programs will be automatically removed from the list

[Run1e]

0.19:

• Suggested by joedf: You can make a google search by using the command /g
• Items can be renamed by rightclicking

The next update will be a complete rewrite, need to re-think some things.