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@bmcclure bmcclure released this 01 May 01:57
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8.0.0
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Happy Friday! It's time for a new Launchpad release!

Details!

Launchpad now includes a details pane showing more information right in the main window. This is just the start--now that the details pane exist, it will be better utilized in the future!

AutoHotKey Version Change

This release also changes the core version of AutoHotKey that Launchpad uses internally, as well as to generate your launchers. This is the first time in a long time that Launchpad has done this, so it's a pretty big deal. A lot of code has changed that makes it incompatible with the existing AHK v2-alpha, so we're bumping up to 8.0 to signify the potentially breaking change for users.

If you run into issues, it is likely AHK-version-related. If you use the AHK version of Launchpad, try updating your version of AutoHotKey that you run Launchpad with.

Changes

  • Updated Launchpad to version 2.0-a131-2327728b of AutoHotKey
  • Update Ahk2Exe.exe dependency
  • Add an asterisk next to launchers that need rebuilding
  • Add a details pane next to the launcher list in the main window
  • Force "Report" view mode for main window

Fixes

  • Improvements to game support and stability of Launchpad Overlay
  • Fix launching Blizzard and Riot games after changes in 7.2.0
  • Better version handling for Launchpad dependencies
  • Selection is maintained when editing a launcher

Known Issues

The AHK version change notably introduces a bug where clicking certain tray menu items shows a small window frame in the lower-left corner of your screen. This is the main AutoHotKey script window, and it's normally hidden. It will close with Launchpad and doesn't pose any issues, but I am working on getting rid of that.

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