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[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Next version has an "UnGrouped" category where all new apps and apps that you haven't assigned to a group will show if you set the option in the settings. The "Lock Desktop" settings and other in the more menu is a tough balance between "Most Used" settings. I will say the VTL.Settings option WILL be moving to the front list.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Fixed in Next Version.... complete control over icon sizing per dock and orientation.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] LinuxOnNook:
I love this launcher. :D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] lmemperador:
thx gojimi, very useful
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
This Feature is added to NextRelease. You will have the option to select either locked in portrait or landscape with system persistence.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Actually I am toying with the idea of putting it on the market so that everyone can get auto updated if they like.... I may do what the SetCPU developer and others have done and offer it free to download here and the same version on the market for a small fee, that will go towards development and then allow the user to get auto updates when new versions arrive. I love the open community we have and everyone loves getting something for free so I don't want to take that away. Don't worry if I do it they will be the SAME versions in either locations.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
I DO LOVE this idea.... I may look into this down the road in development. It would be a bit strenuous database wise but not bad. there would be considerable redraw you are correct. Though with a feature like that one would have to expect it. Anyway GREAT idea.... hopefully some day I may work on this, but for now new features/new bugs.... just another day.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
How about a middle ground solution.

Back in my WinMo days with SPB mobile shell, it would keep separate screen layouts based on Portrait and Landscape. However, the 'Item's didn't vary, just their position and layout.

Thus, you would still have beautiful widgets, whatever icons, etc. Just re-aligning their positions/sizes when orientation switched.

I think that would allow for better screen layout for each orientation, but you would still have all the same objects cached for faster re-draws?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] chadness:
That's a great idea. Your launcher is vastly superior for tablet use compared to any others I've tried, so it would be nice to have the word spread more.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] checkbox111:
Is this compatible with Honeycomb tablets eg: Asus Transformer ?

Anderweb told me that ADW wasn't! but this is modded?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Rick in LA:
Default screen??

The first entry under VTL Settings is "Screen Preferences," subhead "Default screen, layout..." I have no option for default screen under this menu and in fact my 3-screen setup defaults to #3 and I'd prefer #2. Thoughts?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] whiplash13:
Hey gojimi you mentioned the next release in a few of your threads. Do you have any idea when that will be? I was wondering if ability to change the folder icon was going to make it in the next build? Having the folder show the the icons of the items inside the folder was the other thing I miss from any of the other launchers out there.

This launcher is far and away the best launcher for a tablet. I truly appreciate the effort you have put into this and your ROM's.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
Press menu from any home screen and then press edit. The pushpin lets you set the default.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] chadness:
Looks like now. OP is updated.

:D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] whiplash13:
So I see it through the market.android link but can not buy it as it says it will not work with my device even though I have the market fix applied. Anyone else having this issue?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] chadness:
I just downloaded, uninstalled the old version, and sideloaded it like normal. Sorry, can't help.

However, I thought I'd let gojimi know that worked beautifully. Wish I had thought to back up my desktop shortcuts and widget layouts first. Ah, well.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] justauser:
tried to save settings and reload after install

I tried saving my settings and layout in 1.5 and then reloading in 1.6. Didn't work very well. messed up the icon for showing the drawer. Can't find my installed theme. other small issues.

Deleted data/cache for the app in settings and restarted and now it can set up from scratch but not finding the installed theme.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] whiplash13:
Yeah I ended up sideloading as well but wanted to buy it to support gojimi and get updates through the market.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] sjmoreno:
For those of us that have donated already

Hey Gojimi, I am an avid fan of your rom(s) and this launcher.

I just read your updated original post and you say that to receive future upgrades and support we need to purchase the app from the Market.

What about those of us that have already donated for this? Especially those of us that have donated much more than what you are asking for this launcher in the Market?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] DanLynch:
No way to install this on Ginger Edition, because you can't uninstall 1.5 right? Or am I missing something obvious?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Hogtyde59:
Earlier post stated it would be a free a free download for XDA members, which it is from his website.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MechAniX.one:
Is catalogs the same as groups? Im so excited! I cant wait to get home and install this.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Dueces99:
I too am curious about this. Was planning on nvflashing this weekend and loading the new version of VTL and pershoots new kernel, but didnt know if it was possible to simply uninstall 1.5 and install 1.6 or if something more involved would be required. Any input??
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] rickyt63:
If you plan to re-install Vegan7 from scratch, use winzip or alike to open Vegan7 rom (zip format) then delete/add VTL launcher from system/app.

I've added/removed apps that way on several roms before installing.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] hitekredneck:
Gojimi, for some reason the link provided in first post just takes me to a stock wordpress page on your site. I have tried this in stock browser and skyfire numerous times with same result. Any ideas?

Sent from my GTablet
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] enotar:
new version just crash on launch, too bad.......

edit: after desinstall both version I loose my setting and launcher dont work. with process android.process.acore stop
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thebadfrog:
I just installed 1.6 on my Droid 1 and it works beautifully. I actually liked it so much I bought it off the market.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] hitekredneck:
Nevermind, I figured it out. Instead of using tapatalk I just loaded the site up in skyfire and downloaded that way. For some reason the url is getting cut when you click on the link in tapatalk and it gets passed on to the browser. Might want to set up a bit.ly link for tapatal users.

Awesome release guy. Keep up the great work on this launcher!

Sent from my GTablet
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Oh... no... you miss read.... sorry.... Purchasing on the market only gets you "AUTO" updates.... updates will also be posted here for you to download free.... don't worry.... you guys won't miss out on anything if you don't buy it in the market... just wanted to use the market to get it out to more users. And to those that have or will donate.... THANK YOU! It means so much to see the support the community provides to it's developers and I want to keep supporting you as well!

--Enjoy.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
If you are coming from vegan 7 there is no need to remove the STOCK VTL.Launcher.... sorry about the confusion... this will work along side it..... just will give you the option to select launcher when you press the home button the first time after install just make sure you select the one that says com.vtlab.launcher under the title of the option that is the standalone version. The uninstall request was for those that installed one of the other standalone versions I released on the this page. Hope that clears things up.

--Enjoy
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Well this has actually morphed into pretty much it's own entity now.... much as ADW did when it started out modifying the stock Launcher source code. I can't speak to ADW's compatibility, but VTL has been installed successfully on the xoom. A few users have expressed issues though I think they're more of a combination of multiple issues, not just the launcher. I will say it runs great on the Honeycomb Emulator and I plan to purchase the Transformer for testing as soon as it's available in the States.

Long story short is it SHOULD work and if it does not.... rest assured it will shortly after US Launch of the Transformer.... if they aren't sold out before I can get my hands on one! :P

--Enjoy
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] enotar:
Desinstalled and reinstalled 10 times still at launch

The application VTL launcher (process android.process.acore) has stopped unexpectedly.Please try again.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] klong81506:
Try apps organizer
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] enotar:
As I see you are at XDA to help others.............;)
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MJW:
Great as always

Gojimi, great work as always. One request, or maybe bug report. I use LCD Density Changer to change the screen density (to 130). The buttons on your launcher don't seem to also resize. Any way you could add that to your list of tings to do? Running on VEGAn 5.1.1 and Pershoot's latest OC kernel. Thanks.

Nevermind, I found the taskbar size settings (40 works fine).
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MechAniX.one:
Wow, Im very impressed. Good work gojimi! I think you just pushed your launcher past all others... and it only took you a week! I cant imagine what this thing will look like in a month. :D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] mellojoe:
I didn't realize i had missed a version. Was on the 1.4, then I saw the update to 1.6. i have to admit, 1.6 is much better. I love the customization options, especially being able to size the different docks independently. Brilliant work.

It is much smoother and much faster now, too.

I would still love the option to have the shortcuts in the dock NOT be centered. For instance, I use a single shortcut on each of the left and right docks. They are right smack dab in the middle. I'm sure this is fine for most people, but I was actually hoping to go for a look where I used the 4-corners, 1 short cut in each corner and nothing in the middle.

Just a slight nit-pick. Nothing major. Is a very good launcher. Really good job.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Dueces99:
I pride myself on being a man of common sense and simplicity, and you my friend (if only for a second) made me question that! Its so simple, and yet this answered another question I've been stewing over for some time. And that is customizing the actual apps installed with the ROM.

Looking at the system/app folder, I only see 'Launcher' and 'Launcher2'. Which one do I replace? Also, would I need to rename VTL 1.6 to 'Launcher' or 'Launcher2'?

While ya got me on the subject, if I wanted to put additional apps in this folder (Dolphin, etc..) would I simply need to put that apk there, or would I need to modify some other .config/.ini (win7 user, only way I know to relate atm) equivalent file so the installer sees the app? Thanks again!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Dueces99:
Whoops double post, please delete
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] lmemperador:
vtl 1.6 version Force closes on my android 2.1 eclair (tablet zenithink zt 180 v1),

vtl 1.5 version no problems at all.

anyone with this issue?

thanks for your efforts. best launcher for me

the changelog of 1.6 is awesome. almost perfect
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
Very nice! The only thing I have noticed is the setup category doesn't work. I have to long press the icons in the drawer and add to the category that way.

Edit: Wow that was fast! Thanks!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Mad A:
Sweet, I am running version 1.5 and it is already the best launcher for a tablet. Can't wait to try this one out.

I have one question though. on VTL1.5 (running Vegan-tab 5.1.1 with pershoots OC kernel from 4/17) when I reboot the device, I lose the icons for app shortcuts I've placed in a folder on the desktop. shortcuts sitting directly on the desktop are fine and the icons are showing up correctly. Has this been fixed in version 1.6 ?

Thanks!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] sancmat:
Nice work. Downloaded from market to help support. I will write a glowing review shortly.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] rickyt63:
- Rename VTL1.6 as Launcher2 and replace.

- Remember not all apps will work using replacement in zip method.

ex: thumbkeyboard work fine using above method with TnT-Lite, Vegan's but FC with Calkulin's (at least happened to me)

- As far as I know, most stand alone apps (like VTL, thumbKB, etc, ...) will work without modifying some other .config/.ini
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
Loving the new version! Smoother (if that's possible) and I really dig the catalogs. Just wish it came with some icons to choose from for shortcuts.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Yes there were some performance enhancements in the latest version.... so it's not an illusion. Also the issue with the catalog button stated a few posts up is now fixed in 1.6.1 along with an orientation issue in the app list that the button initiates.

As to the icons... for now.... just install almost any free ADW Theme from the market and you will have icon choices... no need to actually apply the theme if you don't want.... but it will add icon choices for shortcuts. I do want to include some at some point though.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] sherwinsilv:
Purchased VTL 1.6.0 (got upgrade right after) but it didn't delete beta 1.5

I purchased VTL 1.6.0 from the Market (got upgrade to 1.6.1 shortly after) but it didn't delete beta 1.5 when it installed. Usually when you get something from the Market, it not only downloads it but replaces the old version as it installs the new version. Not this time.

Now I have both installed and working. Gojimi, you said to delete the old version, except I can't find it anywhere. And it's still working. Where is it located so that I can delete it? I know there's a problem, because when I go to "settings > about tablet", a dialog box is displayed stating "Sorry! etc and "Force Close".

Thanks Gojimi for all your work on this project. What a small price to pay to show my appreciation. It's really nice of you to give it away on xda-developers, but really, the price at the Market isn't exactly backbreaking. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to seeing the differences between the old and new versions.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] variable47:
Looks/works good on my Nook Color. Thanks!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] bigconig:
Love this. The new version runs great on my wifi only galaxy. Just a heads up, it does show incompatible on marketplace for my tab. (and I have had zero problems to date)
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] enotar:
Same here and 1.6.1 dont solve the problem.

good I am not the only one.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] lmemperador:
yes 1.6.1 FC on my tablet too

let's wait paciently another release
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MikeyMike01:
Force closes instantly on Xoom Wifi. Hope for a working release as the default Honeycomb launcher really sucks.

Sent from my Xoom
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
I don't have a problem with FC on 1.6 but I am confused about how the catalogs work.

I have set up catalogs for Games, Books & Reference and Utilities and have added all my games to the games catalog and all my books and lookup widgets to Books and Ref. But when I go back to the UNCATALOGED catalog, it still shows the ones I have already put in the other catalogs. I guess I just assumed the UNCATALOGED group would only show the ones that had NOT already been added to another one. That makes sense, so you don't have to scroll through ALL the apps to find the ones still left to organize.

Is there a setting I am missing or is that just not the way it works? And if the latter, can it be made to work that way? It kind of seems like it should be. :confused:
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] chadness:
Sounds like a bug, I don't think it's supposed to be that way.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] TarheelGrad1998:
Great work here. Thanks a lot!

A couple of very minor things:

When you turn off the bottom dock, the left and right do not extend to the bottom, so there's an odd looking cut in the bottom corners.

Also, the option to put the page scrollbar along the bottom does not show up for me. Maybe because I've turned off the bottom dock? It works at the top.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MechAniX.one:
Does anyone know of a way to set a different wallpaper for each home screen? Id really like to make some theme specific home screens. Like a kids page and a movie page and so on.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
Multi-picture live wallpaper is what I use.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
How about multipicture live wallpaper? Set the auto change interval to never and then double tap the screen until you get the pictures you want. I keep mine set to rotate through a bunch and it appears that it never uses the same picture on 2 screens at once although I can't prove that.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Make sure under VTLSettings/Drawer Settings you have Catalogs Only Checked. This will remove the "ALL" category and give you the "Uncategorized" category that will show only those apps which are not yet in a category.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
What Device are you using. As of 1.6 that should not be happening. Anyone else with this issue? If you do.... what device are you using as well.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] hitekredneck:
I was using Multipicture live wallpaper up until a couple of days ago, that is when I found "flick ur pics" live wallpaper mentioned in another thread. Give it a try, its free on the market and it actually scales every image to display correctly on your gtablet as wallpaper. And you can set individual images for each of your screens, up to 9 of them. You can actually assign specific images to specific screens, ie: 1, 2, and 3. Which is what I think you are wanting.

Now that that's said, lets keep it on topic. This is, after all, the VTL Launcher thread, not Gtab Q&A!

Sent from my GTablet Running CM7 OC'd!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
PERFECT! Works exactly as expected. Wow, multiple categories is supported too.

You are the man!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] TarheelGrad1998:
gTab running Vegan 1.5.1.

I just loaded 1.6 last night, but have not applied 1.6.1 yet.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] khartma8:
I find it ironic that on my G-tablet running your own rom (Vegan 5.1.1) with market fix applied and seemingly working fine, I can't see VTL.Launcher in the market. Any ideas? I'd love to donate but can't!

Sent from right behind you (using tapatalk).
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] short/y:
Tried to buy on Market and Market said my device wasn't compatible with it -- Motorola XOOM running stock but rooted.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Status bar is an OS thing. There has been work towards this in the CM camp.... though I don't know how much I am behind it as it is very Hacky.... we will have to wait and see... it's not top priority on my list as it causes issues when typing as then the status bar and all its buttons and clickable areas are right below the on screen keyboard.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gpzjack:
coolio. Thanks so much. I'm loving the feel with the dock at the bottom. :D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Tmooey:
thanks so much! this literally made my day. Ever since i got this tab i was a bit nervous i wouldn't like the UI in comparison to honeycomb/xoom combo. I am officially in love with my gtab now.

Im just waiting for your Vegan-tab ginger edition beta :-)
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] the3dman:
Works great so far! Would like to be able to have less icons on the dock and have them centered on the screen though. Keep up the good work.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Pazzu510:
Wow, i didn't thought of this possibility and then BAM!!!

Gojimi, you did a great job with this bar, it is exactly what any tablet needs.

Recommendation: I do not know if it is even possible, but if there is a way to make programs in the dockbar show that they are already running and any way to "force close" them from the same dockbar, you, gojimi, would have changed the tablets functionality a lot!!!! Finally, tablets would be like net books more than they are cellphones(some even without cellphone capability like our beloved g tab); At least tablets without honeycomb would.....(Almost all the tablets out there are missing honeycomb).

Again, i dont know if it is possible, but this would be great stuff.

Great job Gojimik, loving it so far
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] pqrs:
pretty damn nice man! thanks again.:D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] pqrs:
oops.. Answered my own question.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] yahooguy:
sweet jesus that is awesome...
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] 10roller:
Awesome launcher! thanx a bunch!

How about dock options that allow you to create a dock near the edges. Vertical along both left and right edges. Since thats where tablet holders typically hold from. Just a thought.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
Hmm... dualing docks... that's an interesting idea. Though it would probably have to wait a bit. :P
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] arrow21:
This is great, never wanted to run a launcher... till I saw this one... awesome!!!! Great work
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Fuzzy John:
Gggrrreeeaaattt! !!!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gogorman:
Love the Launcher...

BUT...

If I set it to default, every time I power on my tablet it says that the Launcher has to Force Close, which it does, then restarts the app.

Just wanted to share a possible bug???
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] cheapskate88:
This is awesome! Really too bad that I'm all in with launcher pro or I would change in a heart beat! Can't wait to see where this goes!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] hitekredneck:
Awesome launcher, thanks a million fella! Can we maybe look forward to some animated screen transitions like the ones in ADWLauncher ex?

Sent from my GTablet running CM7
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] firewater2003:
i second the motion...

dual is impressive or maybe tripled it..
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] firewater2003:
VTL....

Hey Gojimi,

What is VTL means....

VIEWSONIC TRUE LAUNCHER?...
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
VEGAn-TAB LABS
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
UPDATED

Just posted up an update: Includes a few of the requested features. More desktop rows and columns, as well as the ability to turn on or off the dockbars background and/or icon reflections.

I am done for the evening so you guys enjoy.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] pqrs:
You rock!!!!!!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] rodzero:
just dropping in to grab the update. dont have time to play with it tonight, but im sure itll pass the time tomorrow when the hangover is in full-effect. sweet!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Visual360:
This is great! Thanks a bunch.

Is there anyway I can use icons from the themes? Somehow it doesn't show up on the option when I do edit, and pick the icons. It only shows VTL icon pack not installed or something. Using the themes works though, but I want to change some of the individual icons. Thanks again.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
I look into that! Thought that was working.... guess not! :) ------------------

EDIT:

Just tested it on the current version in the original post and it is working. YOU have to have an ADW theme installed other than what is stock first. It doesn't have to be the active theme, just installed. It should then let you choose from the edit menu.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Visual360:
Yay! Thanks. I just realized that my version is not the current one. Thank you again, will try now.

update: Yippee, it works! Thanks.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] remlap:
What a wonderful Launcher! is there anyway to actually hide applications in the apps draw?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] gojimi:
You can hide apps from the drawer by using the custom catalogs (press menu key while the drawer is open)