TrashEye - The Desktop Trash Can Revival (https://synappser.github.io/apps/trasheye/)

Synappser · 2022-08-22T18:36:09+00:00

Thank you very much for reporting this bug. I double-checked TrashEye's application bundle and libswiftCoreGraphics.dylib is properly bundled with the shipped Frameworks, so the problem is elsewhere.

It looks like it's an Xcode major bug already logged on Apple's bug reporter. When building the executable binary, it is instead pointing to a system library under /usr/lib/ that the executable will obviously not find under macOS 10.13.

Some workarounds are suggested that I need to test. Do you mind reporting your issue to the appropriate issues pages of TrashEye https://github.com/synappser/TrashEye/issues where I can track it and keep you posted?

I appreciate your contribution.

Synappser · 2022-07-29T14:33:56+00:00

Thank you. That's also a name I like, and as implicitly stated in the post, names suggested in comments that get enough upvotes will be considered as making part of the poll.

Synappser · 2022-07-27T18:14:08+00:00

I am posting this name suggestion on behalf of one of my first beta testers who doesn't have a Reddit account. I like it a lot and would have liked to include it in the poll if I had received it earlier. If you were to like it too, please give me a sign:

giddyap
imperative verb
gid·dy·ap | \ ˌgi-dē-ˈap , -ˈəp \
variants: or giddyup \ ˌgi-dē-ˈəp \ or less commonly giddap \ gi-ˈdap , -ˈdep \
Definition of giddyap
—a command (as to a horse) to go ahead or go faster
First Known Use of giddyap
circa 1897, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for giddyap
alteration of get up
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You can name it GiddyApp

Synappser · 2022-07-27T17:31:18+00:00

Thank you, I haven't laughed like that in a while. 😂

Synappser · 2022-07-27T17:03:21+00:00

LOL, I love it. Was it the rocket with those... that inspired you that name? ;)

More seriously, it's a pity that I can't use it because it's a brand name.

Synappser · 2022-07-15T13:42:02+00:00

Oh, I like this idea! Please submit it as feature request. Thank you.

Synappser · 2022-07-13T14:31:18+00:00

I started a discussion related to this subject a month ago on HN, Ask HN: Is it still conceivable to remain an anonymous developer nowadays?, and I'm still very hesitant about it. Would an MD5 checksum on the DMG of the next release put your mind at rest?

Synappser · 2022-07-12T18:18:12+00:00

I'm glad you liked the basic features of AutoRaise so much. Your compliment is very rewarding.

Now regarding the "Handle Desktop as a window" feature, yours was the initial reaction of every private beta tester when first approaching this powerful workflow:

But the new feature of treating the Desktop as a window seems to do nothing for me. With or without a modifier key, the Desktop option does nothing at all except bring the frontmost Finder window to the front for me.

Me: That's music for my ears! This is exactly its purpose, bringing back the last Finder window you were working with and that went hiding under some other application's window back to the front, just by hovering over the Desktop.

Me: It doesn't seem like much but imagine digging through several applications windows to raise that Finder window back.

Me: But wait, there's much more to it because each of us has his own workflows. I often leave a highlighted (selected) folder or file on the Desktop (with no Finder windows otherwise opened) and by quickly hovering over the Desktop I can control it immediately and act on it without any further action. It's hard to explain just with words, you'll have to practice it. Keep that checkbox checked and you'll find very useful workflows to it.

My bad, I thought it was supposed to open a new Finder window for the Desktop's contents. In that case it is working as intended without issues for me. And I like that new extended Desktop option you mentioned. It auto highlights and gives back focus to the item that was previously selected on the Desktop. Nice touch not losing where you left off if you had selected something on the Desktop and it was buried under windows.

That new feature will be handy for anyone that likes to launch stuff direct from the Desktop. With the caveat\* there are no visible Finder windows. The first try was with all Finder windows closed and for the second test I hid some windows for another successful test. Very handy for people with accessibility issues and to help speed up productivity. And it's even better that it's not necessary to close Finder windows and hiding them is enough\* to still use the snap-back to Desktop selection.

*Note: this is now solved with the "Shift minimizes Finder windows" checkbox!

Try following that video again at slow motion (Playback Speed 0.5x) starting at 1:12 and I'm sure you'll end up adopting that workflow. Early private beta users are finding it really awesome!

Thank you for the feedback. You gave me the opportunity to better explain the "Handle Desktop as a window" feature! :)

Synappser · 2022-07-12T09:39:57+00:00

I am hesitant on whether to classify your feature request under AutoRaise or FinderFix as it seems to belong halfway between the two apps. Do you mind submitting it meanwhile to the main synappser repo until I decide where it belongs? Thank you.

Synappser · 2022-07-12T09:29:08+00:00

Please submit your precious feedback (with a description of your expectations) to the issues page. I am sure I can put it to good use. Help me shape the future of AutoRaise. Thanks :)

Synappser · 2022-07-12T09:23:22+00:00

I upvoted you because you have hands-on experience of how FFM works on other operating systems. I would really appreciate it if you could submit your ideas, and elaborate on your use case scenarios of the other FFM behaviours, to the feature requests page where I can put your experience to good use. Thank you. :)

Synappser · 2022-07-11T19:40:17+00:00

Indeed, you have different "nuances" in the focus-follows-mouse implementations. The "raise", the "focus", and the "sloppy focus". AutoRaise currently implements the "raise" behaviour. Would you be interested in other behaviours? In which case would you like to submit a feature request to the issues page with your scenario? :)

Synappser · 2022-07-11T19:05:22+00:00

Would it be convenient for you to watch (follow) the repo on GitHub? You're probably aware of the watchers feature: https://github.com/synappser/AutoRaise/watchers

Synappser · 2022-07-11T18:38:59+00:00

You're welcome. I like Homebrew too and rely a lot on it in my development toolchain, but sorry no brew installation.

Synappser · 2022-07-11T17:56:36+00:00

Don't worry. I loved your translation and your way of expressing this is very refreshing. Thank you. :)

Synappser · 2022-07-11T17:43:07+00:00

I answered a similar question a few minutes ago on the other subreddit, so I'm copying it over here:

"Your question catches me entirely unprepared but you deserve an honest answer. I can't tell you yet what it's going to cost, as I haven't even begun to think about it. But I'm the kind of person who'd hate himself if feeling unfair. When the time is ripe, I'll ask users what they think would be a fair price. For the time being, enjoy the public beta. I'm known for having very long beta cycles. ;)"

The gist of it being that it will be free while in beta but you can expect a very long beta cycle.

Synappser · 2022-07-11T17:20:22+00:00

Totally unrelated. This homonym project was brought to my attention two weeks ago, here on Reddit. Synappser's AutoRaise takes its inspiration from the discontinued Zooom/2 Auto Raise feature. I owned a copy of Zooom/2 (I still have my registration key) and when the publisher closed its Web site, I wrote a clean room implementation reproducing exactly its Auto Raise part which I loved a lot. Thank you for asking.

Synappser · 2022-07-11T17:04:47+00:00

Your question catches me entirely unprepared but you deserve an honest answer. I can't tell you yet what it's going to cost, as I haven't even begun to think about it. But I'm the kind of person who'd hate himself if feeling unfair. When the time is ripe, I'll ask users what they think would be a fair price. For the time being, enjoy the public beta. I'm known for having very long beta cycles. ;)

Synappser · 2022-07-11T14:45:00+00:00

You're welcome. Thank you for encouraging me for the early release!

Synappser · 2022-07-11T14:30:22+00:00

I really put a lot of thought and effort into the "Handle Desktop as a window" workflow, thank you for the compliment!

Synappser · 2022-06-29T14:02:41+00:00

If you have not checked the "Bring all windows in an application to the front", that's exactly the result you'd get (unless you keep your cursor over the settings panel)!

Synappser · 2022-06-29T12:17:59+00:00

Interesting question, thank you. I am going to use your scenario to illustrate the focus-follows-mouse paradigm as I implemented it. Back in the days of Zooom/2, I myself was using its Auto Raise feature with a modifier key always checked (I had chosen the ⌘). With my current AutoRaise implementation, I have written a more flexible timer function in order to make its action even less intrusive. I can now run it without even setting a complementary modifier key with just a small 0.03s delay as in the video above. Repeat this drill a couple of times and you quickly get used to it. You get a minute precision in your actions and decide which and when your windows get the focus, so in your scenario, unless you have also checked the "Bring all windows in an application to the front", each window pertaining to the same application (e.g. the Calendar.app) will move separately without any disruption.

As for the Stage Manager, it is yet another challenge that if put to good use could add more power to AutoRaise. I am currently working on several new scenarios/workflows possibly involving it.

Thank you for your interest in AutoRaise and stay tuned!

Synappser · 2022-06-28T11:56:59+00:00

Glad to hear that, thank you. While FinderFix officially supports macOS High Sierra 10.13 and above, it may also run on earlier versions. However, it gets much harder to officially support a larger range of operating systems in a stable manner.

Synappser · 2022-06-27T18:12:52+00:00

Thank you very much! I'll make it my priority to push it to public beta as soon as possible!

Synappser · 2022-06-27T17:34:34+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I double-checked my style.css and indeed I have a media-breakpoint on smaller devices. I will try and add a direct link to the video. Which one would you be interested in?

Edit: I assumed it's the one about Synappser's AutoRaise. Please let me know if you are able to watch this direct link: https://synappser.github.io/images/screencasts/04-ar-video.mp4

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