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WindowMizer Changelog

What's new in WindowMizer 5.5.3

Jan 3, 2023
  • Fixed issue with non-playing sound effects after restart.
  • Fixed issue with non-playing sounds unless volume was adjusted.
  • Added a New title bar double-click action for “Enter Full Screen”.
  • Update in-app Help Book with changed/missing content.
  • Misc bug fixes for macOS Ventura.
  • Built on macOS 12.6.2 with Xcode 13.4.1 and Swift version 5.6.1

New in WindowMizer 5.5.2 (Oct 17, 2022)

  • Fix general window-shading issues on macOS Ventura.
  • Fix transparent window image alignment.
  • Fix issues with double-click actions combined with modifier keys.
  • Built on macOS 12.6 with Xcode 14.0.1 and Swift version 5.7

New in WindowMizer 5.5 (Aug 29, 2022)

  • NEW! WindowMizer is now a Universal Binary.
  • Fully compatible with macOS Ventura preview.
  • Runs natively on Apple Silicon processors.
  • Does not require installation of Rosetta.
  • Faster roll-up of multiple windows.
  • Updated Preferences UI with modern appearance.
  • Updated WindowMizer ReadMe contained on WindowMizer.dmg.
  • Improved security of Software Update delivery.
  • Built on macOS 12.5.1 with Xcode 13.4.1 and Swift version 5.6.1

New in WindowMizer 5.4.3 (Jul 12, 2021)

  • Fixed issue causing Finder window column sizes to change after window-shading a window.
  • Fixed incorrect ‘active’ window issue when restoring special Finder windows.
  • Added missing title bar icons for special Finder windows such as ‘Get Info’.
  • Changed verbiage in ‘Show Licence’ window to clarify that perpetual licenses do not expire.
  • Built on macOS 11.4 with Xcode 12.5 and Swift version 5.4

New in WindowMizer 5.4.2 (Jun 14, 2021)

  • Fixed Thumbnail window grid placement when using multiple Spaces.
  • Fixed drawing issue triggered by a display resolution change.
  • Security improvements for code-signed updates.

New in WindowMizer 5.4.1 (Feb 26, 2021)

  • Re-fix Thumbnail window positioning with ‘Assign to All Desktops’.
  • See history for a list of recent Thumbnail Window changes and bug fixes.
  • Built on macOS 10.15.7 with Xcode 12.4 and Swift version 5.3.2
  • This is a FREE update for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.

New in WindowMizer 5.4 (Feb 26, 2021)

  • Completely rework Thumbnail window arrangement, icons and grid layout.
  • Add custom Thumbnail Window animations for smoother transitions.
  • Fix Thumbnail window positioning with ‘Assign to All Desktops’.
  • Add preference for double-click to restore ALL window types.
  • EventTap bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Finalize WM5 language localizations using AI.
  • Bug fixes are thanks to user-reported Feedback.
  • Built on macOS 10.15.7 with Xcode 12.4 and Swift version 5.3.2

New in WindowMizer 5.3.1 (Dec 13, 2020)

  • Add multi-desktop support for: Assign to All Desktops.
  • Fix saving of user-modified Action shortcuts.
  • Fix overlay window on multi-display systems.
  • Bug fixes are thanks to user-reported Feedback.
  • Built on macOS 10.15 with Xcode 12.2 and Swift version 5.3.
  • This is a FREE update for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.

New in WindowMizer 5.3 (Dec 2, 2020)

  • Add custom support for Books.app: Library & book windows.
  • Ignore Stickies.app in WM. Already has window collapsing.
  • Fix erroneous focus-ring on Activation & Alert buttons.
  • Fix Minimize to Dock action for One Window and One App targets.
  • Fix Feedback form error preventing multiple uses.
  • Fix several bugs and crashes reported by users.
  • Update frameworks to universal binary versions for BigSur.
  • Built on macOS 10.15 with Xcode 12.2 and Swift version 5.3.
  • This is a FREE update for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.

New in WindowMizer 5.2 (Sep 7, 2020)

  • Fixed several bugs and errors - Thanks to user-submitted crash reports!
  • Changed default titlebar height for macOS 11 (BigSur).
  • Updated error/warning messages for failed activations.
  • Built on macOS 10.15 with Xcode 11.6 and Swift version 5.
  • This is a FREE update for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.

New in WindowMizer 5.1.4 (Sep 7, 2020)

  • Fixed Feedback form connection error.

New in WindowMizer 5.1.3 (Jul 14, 2020)

  • Fixed 6 crash inducing bugs representing over 69 crash reports.
  • Fixed preference panel window-resizing to prevent clipped content.
  • FREE update for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.
  • Requires re-entering Activation Code when updating from version 5.0.

New in WindowMizer 5.1.2 (May 11, 2020)

  • FREE for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.
  • Requires re-entering Activation Code if updating from version 5.0.
  • Fixed crash when using non-Gregorian calendar in System Preferences > Language & Region.

New in WindowMizer 5.1.1 (May 11, 2020)

  • FREE for all version 5.x license holders/subscribers.
  • Requires re-entering Activation Code when updating from version 5.0.
  • Fixed broken Text Fields for Thumbnail window margins and spacing preferences.
  • Fixed bug that would sometimes cause the license file to not be created.
  • Added option to include an attachment or profile data when submitting bug reports.
  • Clarified ambiguous wording in error messages that might be displayed to users.
  • Updated AXSwift, MASShortcuts, Paddle and MS Analytics frameworks.
  • Updated project to compile using recent Xcode 11.14.1 and Swift 5.2.2.

New in WindowMizer 5.1.0 (May 11, 2020)

  • FREE for all version 5 license holders/subscribers.
  • Requires re-entering your existing Activation Code.
  • Completely replace Trial, Activation & Licensing Systems.
  • Remove DevMate framework and analytics (discontinued by Paddle).
  • Replace DevMate with AppCenter framework for Crash Reporting & Analytics.
  • Updated Paddle, AppCenter and Sparkle frameworks.

New in WindowMizer 5.0.6 (Jun 24, 2019)

  • Fixed: Several issues caused by the New Floating window feature.
  • Fixed: Speed issue introduced with WindowMizer 5.0.5.
  • Added: Thumbnail and Transparent windows can now be floated.
  • Added: Advanced preference setting related to floating windows.
  • Updated: Localizations.

New in WindowMizer 5.0.5 (Jun 17, 2019)

  • Fixed issue with Event Tap port.
  • Fixed compatibility with FreeChat and WhatsApp.
  • Fixed compatibility with Adobe After Effects and Premier.
  • Added: Floating window options (global & app-specific).

New in WindowMizer 5.0.4 (Jun 12, 2019)

  • Hardened runtime for macOS 10.14.5.
  • Notarized by Apple notary service.
  • Rewrite distribution script to auto-notarize.
  • Updated: Japanese localization.
  • Prepare for discontinuation of DevMateKit.
  • Added: Microsoft AppCenter frameworks to start replacement of DevMateKit.

New in WindowMizer 5.0.3 (May 20, 2019)

  • Fixed: Long-standing bug on macOS 10.13.x that would lock-up WindowMizer.
  • Added: Preference setting to disable resizing of collapsed windows.
  • Changed: Shortcut UI style change.
  • Rebuild AXSwift.framework for Swift 5.
  • Safely unwrap optionals in Sound Controller.

New in WindowMizer 5.0.2 (May 8, 2019)

  • Fixed over 10 bugs reported via crash reports.
  • More Shortcut recording bug fixes.
  • Fixed dark text on black background in About box.

New in WindowMizer 5.0.1 (May 8, 2019)

  • Fix window-shading in Messages.app
  • Fix issues with shortcut-recording UI
  • Prevent Quitting apps when command+A is pressed on certain keyboards
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes

New in WindowMizer 5.0 (May 8, 2019)

  • Completely rewritten in the Swift programming language (formerly written in Obj-C).
  • Supports macOS 10.12 and higher
  • Dark Mode interface on macOS Mojave (10.14)
  • Uses modern API's for improved efficiency & security
  • Supports the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • In-application checkout via Paddle (PayPal & Credit Cards)
  • Built-in Feedback and Crash Reporting
  • Eliminated "Offscreen" window handling

New in WindowMizer 4.4.2 (Sep 25, 2016)

  • Added Display preferences for multiple displays
  • Fixed Move-Offscreen window handling with multiple displays
  • Fixed bugs with close, minimize and zoom buttons
  • Fixed possible crash when closing collapsed windows
  • Ignore Stickies.app (has built-in collapse)
  • Updated WindowMizer Help Book (internal and online)

New in WindowMizer 4.4.1 (Aug 2, 2016)

  • Removed: Key-down and Dock-click Event Taps
  • Removed: AppleScript window-shading option
  • Added: Shortcut to minimize window without placeholder
  • Fixed: Localized global shortcuts used internally
  • Improved: Better support for multiple displays (2)
  • Improved: Separate prefs for controlling animations
  • Updated: Built-in and online Help Books
  • Built with Mac OS X 10.10 SDK and Xcode 6.4 to support OS X 10.6

New in WindowMizer 4.4 (Jun 21, 2016)

  • Improved security via HTTPS protocol
  • Added: Cycle through Windows and Tabs
  • Added: Per-application window destination
  • Added: Per-application title bar double-click handling
  • Added: Per-application title bar double-click height
  • Fixed: Move-Offscreen window handling with the Dock on the right
  • Fixed: Allow partially offscreen collapsed windows
  • Fixed: Better compatibility with application Hiding
  • Fixed: Thumbnail window names on mouse-hover
  • Fixed: Window-shading in Xcode, Entourage 2008 and others
  • Fixed: Restoring windows when quitting WindowMizer
  • Fixed: Eliminate duplicate Help menu item
  • Updated: ShortcutRecorder.framework
  • Updated: MASPreferences
  • Updated: Built-in and online Help Books
  • Built with Mac OS X 10.10 SDK and Xcode 6.4 to support OS X 10.6

New in WindowMizer 4.3.1 (Sep 15, 2015)

  • Changed Default Preference to use New Off-Screen window handling

New in WindowMizer 4.3.0 (Sep 13, 2015)

  • 3x Faster than previous versions!
  • Updated for Mac OS 10.11 El Capitan
  • New Off-Screen window handling mode
  • Moved AppleScript code to Obj-C class
  • Fix localization of Applescript number formats
  • Async code execution prevents beachball with multiple windows
  • Reorganize preference settings
  • Misc Bug fixes and improvements
  • Localization updates
  • Updated Help file

New in WindowMizer 4.2.1 (May 11, 2015)

  • Cached sounds for quicker collapsing and restoring of windows
  • Scan menus only for apps that require pressing menu items
  • Removed splash screen. Not needed with quicker launch time
  • Enhanced: Mail window to dynamically update the window title
  • Fixed: Xcode Documentation window to work with AppleScript
  • Fixed: Memory leak when adjusting Sound preferences
  • Fixed: Demo date expired bug in non-English languages
  • Fixed: Help Book menu item in all non-English languages
  • Localization updates
  • Updated Help file

New in WindowMizer 4.2 (May 5, 2015)

  • Completed implimentation of Applescript window-shaded windows
  • Fixed Finder windows to restore to their original height
  • Fixed all AppleScript-shaded windows to restore to their original height
  • Fixed global shortcuts with AppleScript shaded windows
  • Fixed global shortcuts for multiple windows
  • Fixed handling of Microsoft Entourage 2008 windows
  • Better handling of Adobe application windows
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
  • Extended free trial to 14 days
  • Demo requires internet connection
  • Updated Help file

New in WindowMizer 4.1 (Jan 13, 2015)

  • REAL window-shading in many common apps including: The Finder, App Store, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Mail, TextEdit, BBEdit, Xcode and more!
  • Custom AppleScripts can be ran when a double-click occurs in a title bar
  • New preferences settings to configure AppleScript window-shading
  • Fixed a title bar transparency bug
  • Fixed a bug causing WM to crash during launch
  • Fixed a bug when loading the sounds preference pane
  • Update WindowMizer Help Viewer documentation
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
  • Language updates

New in WindowMizer 4.0.1 (Dec 12, 2014)

  • Fully Supported on OS X Yosemite
  • Increased Demo time to 30 minutes
  • Activation via Keycode only
  • Japanese Language updates
  • Bug fixes

New in WindowMizer 4.0 (Oct 21, 2014)

  • Fully Supported on OS X Yosemite
  • Demo now runs for 20 minutes and can be ran repeatedly
  • Demo no longer requires an internet connection
  • Simplified activation to use a key-code or account login
  • Larger thumbnail icons with placement settings
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
  • This update requires that you reactivate the application

New in WindowMizer 3.4.1 (Jul 12, 2014)

  • Thumbnail window improvements...
  • Added preference item for adjusting Screen Margins
  • Added preference item for adjusting Window Spacing
  • Independent window grid for each Mission Control "Space"
  • Better "Spaces" support across multiple displays
  • Fixed issue causing empty cells in window grid

New in WindowMizer 3.4 (Jun 23, 2014)

  • Added sound effects for all actions
  • Added volume control for sound effects
  • Added Application icon to Thumbnail windows (optional)
  • Added Arrangement options for Thumbnail windows
  • Added option to restore Thumbnail windows to initial location
  • Added functional mini title bar to Thumbnail windows
  • Added contextual menu to Thumbnail windows
  • Added option to disable contextual menus and/or Window menu
  • Bug fixes for contextual menus
  • Improvements to displaying the window name on hover
  • Live updating of windows when adjusting preferences
  • Fixed "single-click restore" to apply to Thumbnail windows only
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

New in WindowMizer 3.3 (Apr 26, 2014)

  • Added "Reduce to Thumbnail" action
  • Added "Minimize to Dock" action
  • Added buttons to reset preferences to default settings
  • Fix 200% transparent window content on retina displays
  • Improved translations
  • Updated in-app and online Help Book
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

New in WindowMizer 3.2.1 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Added custom code to support Microsoft Entourage 2008
  • Added option to Disable Notifications
  • Added option to hide splash screen
  • Added optional "Confirm Quit" alerts
  • Bring WM windows to front when selected from Status Menu
  • Fixed "Window" menu to list all open windows in represented app
  • Fixed bug that could cause WindowMizer to crash when launching
  • Fixed bug preventing a preference item from saving
  • Fixed code-signing on OS 10.6 (again)
  • Fixed icon size in alerts and message windows on OS 10.6
  • Automated deployment to reduce risk of errors when releasing updates
  • Updated in-app and online Help Book
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

New in WindowMizer 3.2 (Mar 17, 2014)

  • Improvements for OS 10.9 Mavericks
  • Fixed multiple-display issues
  • Fixed crash when rearranging displays
  • Added option to show Application icon in title bar
  • Added support for Adobe® "Application Frame" windows
  • Added support for iBooks® windows
  • Security improvements with SSL connections
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

New in WindowMizer 3.1 (Oct 25, 2013)

  • Added Support for OS 10.9 Mavericks

New in WindowMizer 3.0 (Oct 25, 2013)

  • Ability to Hide the Dock icon
  • Menu-icon Interface
  • Optional Sound effects
  • Auto-resizing of Windows
  • Custom Modifier-keys
  • Application-specific control
  • Toggle mode for Global Shortcuts

New in WindowMizer 2.1 (May 9, 2013)

  • Added 14 day Demo
  • Improved French and German translations
  • Various bug fixes

New in WindowMizer 2.0 (Mar 25, 2013)

  • Fixed black screen flicker when hiding system window animations in Mountain Lion
  • Fixed issues with double-clicking a titlebar using modifier keys
  • Fixed global shortcut key to minimize windows
  • Added global shortcut key to Minimize All windows in an application
  • Added a preference to enable/disable global shortcuts
  • Added a preference to enable/disable double-click modifier keys
  • Fixed miscellaneous bugs and issues with collapsing windows
  • Localized into 8 languages
  • Enhanced the Window menu to list all of an application's windows
  • Added a Make Transparent option when double-clicking a titlebar
  • Separated minimize behavior into an action and an animation effect for possible future enhancements
  • Added option to trust WindowMizer rather than requiring "Allow access for assistive devices"
  • Enhanced preferences by adding a toolbar
  • Added Help book

New in WindowMizer 1.0.1 (Jul 7, 2012)

  • This is a bug-fix only release. No new features have been added. Fixes issue with using non-English languages. Fixes a bug that would create a mini window when double-clicking to rename a file.