Window & tab switching with 'type to search' for OS X (opens in new tab)

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19 pointsblownd14y ago5 comments

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blowndOP14y ago

Hi HN, this is my OS X window management application and it's got some unique features I thought fellow hackers would enjoy: the latest update adds tab browsing for Safari, Google Chrome and Terminal, combining this with 'type to search' makes for really fast window and tab switching. Watch the screencast to see what I mean.

Developing a OS X window manager is risky business, Apple could wipe it out at any time and Lion's certainly got some really nice features with Mission Control. But I reckon Optimal Layout's still going to appeal to keyboarders, what do you think?

bobochan14y ago

I bought Optimal Layout from the App Store as soon as I saw it. The first version was okay, but the latest upgrade is absolutely fantastic. The ability to switch so quickly to different windows makes the app really worth it and I use the Divvy-like grid to re-size windows constantly in different Spaces.

polo14y ago

Agreed, I've found it indispensable in my workflow. Handles spaces very well too, and works well with Parallels windows in Coherence mode. Plus the developer has been very responsive when I've brought up issues in earlier versions.

BillSaysThis14y ago

Does Optimal Layout deal with switching between single and dual monitors? That is, can I save layouts for each case and have your app switch when a second monitor comes online or off?

Yes will get you another paid user ;)

blowndOP14y ago

The layouts you save are monitor agnostic; so if you save it on one monitor then apply it on another it will be applied proportionately the same.

It's also really easy to rapidly apply any kind of custom position using the grid.

This isn't exactly what you are after but it still gives you a lot of flexibility.

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blowndOP14y ago

bobochan14y ago

polo14y ago

BillSaysThis14y ago

Does Optimal Layout deal with switching between single and dual monitors? That is, can I save layouts for each case and have your app switch when a second monitor comes online or off?

Yes will get you another paid user ;)

blowndOP14y ago

The layouts you save are monitor agnostic; so if you save it on one monitor then apply it on another it will be applied proportionately the same.

It's also really easy to rapidly apply any kind of custom position using the grid.

This isn't exactly what you are after but it still gives you a lot of flexibility.

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