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AquaSnap Changelog

What's new in AquaSnap 1.24.0

Oct 31, 2023
  • AquaSnap is now compiled with the latest Microsoft compiler and will gradually be rewritten to benefit from the new features of C++20.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with RoboForm.
  • Improved overall compatibility.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.15 (Jun 9, 2022)

  • Fixed: Unneeded shortcut created in the Start Menu.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.14 (Jun 1, 2022)

  • Better support of Windows toast notification.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.13 (May 16, 2022)

  • Fixed: Typos in translations.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.11 (Sep 20, 2021)

  • Fixed: The Steam version of AquaSnap is unable to verify the license due to a change in the configuration files of the latest Steam client.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.10 (Jun 19, 2020)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue with Lenovo OSD.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with 8gadgetpack.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.8 (Apr 16, 2019)

  • Fixed: In some rare cases, when two adjacent monitors have very different DPI scaling settings, the multi-monitor related keyboard shortcuts are not reliable.
  • Fixed: Moving or resizing a window with the keyboard shortcuts don't work when the taskbar is on the left or on the top of the screen.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.7 (Feb 22, 2019)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue with the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • Improved compatibility with the Steam client.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.6 (Oct 18, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.5 (Oct 3, 2018)

  • Fixed a bug introduced in the previous version.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.4 (Oct 3, 2018)

  • Better handling of Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.3 (Jun 29, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.2 (May 16, 2018)

  • This new release (AquaSnap 1.23.2) is a recommended update which introduces the following changes:
  • Fixed a problem with the placement of the AquaStretch dock indicators.
  • Fixed a performance issue when resizing several windows at once with AquaGlue.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue between AquaGlue and Windows 10 Anniversary Update and later, causing the windows to flicker and jump around when they are group-sized with AquaGlue.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with Kros Alfa Accounting.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.1 (Oct 23, 2017)

  • Fixed several minor issues introduced by the new features of the versions 1.23.0 and 1.22.1.

New in AquaSnap 1.23.0 (Jul 3, 2017)

  • The window docking function is now smarter and takes into account the available free space and the size of the other docked windows. This new feature is called Smart Docking.

New in AquaSnap 1.21.1 (Jun 8, 2017)

  • We have added a very short User Satisfaction Survey that shows up a few weeks after the installation. This survey is optional and totally anonymous and will help us to know on which aspects of AquaSnap we should concentrate our efforts.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.21.0 (May 24, 2017)

  • This new release (AquaSnap 1.21.0) is a major update which introduces the following changes:
  • We have added a very short User Satisfaction Survey that shows up a few weeks after the installation. This survey is optional and totally anonymous and will help us to know on which aspects of AquaSnap we should concentrate our efforts.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.20.0 (May 17, 2017)

  • A critical part of AquaSnap has been rewriten in order to improved overall performance.
  • The reliability of the Automatic Updates feature has been improved.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with the recent versions of iTunes.

New in AquaSnap 1.19.1 (Jan 13, 2017)

  • Fixed a problem with "minimize to tray" feature.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.5 (Dec 30, 2016)

  • Fixed a display issue in the settings dialog when the Windows high contrast mode is enabled.
  • Fixed a bug causing maximized windows to be sometimes restored on the wrong monitor.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.4 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Possibility to be notified about upcoming promotions for the Professional Edition.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.3 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue with CaseWare Working Papers.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.2 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug causing the tray icon to disappear when Explorer.exe restarts.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.1 (Oct 4, 2016)

  • The installer now ensures that the system requirements are met before starting to install.
  • The "Report a bug" function now redirects to an online form, instead of trying to open the default mail client which may not be configured in the system.

New in AquaSnap 1.18.0 (Oct 4, 2016)

  • The installer and all the binary files are now signed with a SHA256 certificate, to be compliant with the new Authenticode policy.
  • AquaSnap is now compiled with the latest Microsoft compiler and has been rewritten to benefit from the new features of C++14.
  • The concequence of the two previous points is that Windows XP and Vista are no longer supported. The latest AquaSnap version supporting these OS versions can be downloade here.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with some input devices (mainly some keyboards and gamepads).
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with XcXsrv.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with some hidden system windows on Windows 10.
  • Fixed a problem with the calculation of the size of the docked windows on Windows 10. In some circumstances, the docked windows were a little larger than what they should be.

New in AquaSnap 1.17.1 (Feb 12, 2016)

  • Fixed a problem with "Restore default settings" function, the default values were only restored after a restart
  • Fixed a potential compatibility issue with the new keyboard shortcuts introduced the version 1.17.0

New in AquaSnap 1.17.0 (Feb 12, 2016)

  • Added new keyboard shortcuts for moving and resizing the active window
  • Added new keyboard shortcuts for power management (shutdown, restart, sign out, sleep, hibernate)
  • Improved the appearance of the preview rectangles
  • Improved the keyboard shortcuts for moving the active window to another monitor. The window is now resized when needed
  • A critical part of AquaSnap has been rewriten in order to improved overall performance
  • Fixed a performance issue encountered by some users since the version 1.16.0
  • Fixed a problem with the handling of the transparency by the Steam client
  • Fixed a problem when docking a Console window

New in AquaSnap 1.16.2 (Dec 24, 2015)

  • Added Chinese Simplified translation
  • Updated translations

New in AquaSnap 1.16.1 (Dec 16, 2015)

  • Fixed a problem with mouse shortcuts which are not always enabled at startup.
  • Fixed several minor bugs.

New in AquaSnap 1.16.0 (Dec 10, 2015)

  • Added Steam support.
  • Added the possibility to trigger all the AquaSnap functions with user defined mouse shortcuts.
  • Added keyboard and mouse shortcuts to minimize all the windows.
  • Added keyboard and mouse shortcuts to maximize a window across all monitors.
  • Added keyboard and mouse shortcuts to kill a process.
  • Added the Possibility to snap a window to inner edges of other windows and to corners of adjacent windows.
  • Added the possibility to move several stacked windows together.
  • Added the possibility to manually check for updates.
  • Added a link to report a bug in the tray menu.
  • Added an authenticode signature to all the binary files and to the installer.
  • AquaSnap is now able to handle applications with higher privilege level.
  • Improved the "Center" feature, the window is now undocked only when needed.
  • Improved the AeroShake feature.
  • Improved the unloading of the hook DLLs.
  • Several code optimization and performance improvements.
  • Code refactoring to prepare future evolutions.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with Sandboxie.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with Acrobat Reader.
  • Fixed a problem with MDI child windows.
  • Many other small bugs have been fixed.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.15.1 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • This new release (version 1.15.1) is a minor update which introduces the following changes:
  • Fixed several problems with per-monitor DPI scaling on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
  • New skin: Flat (by Vladimir Djemrovski).

New in AquaSnap 1.15.0 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • This new release (version 1.15.0) is a major update which introduces the following changes:
  • Free and Pro versions are now distributed in a single MSI package and a free trial period has been added.
  • Fixed a bug with the snap indicators when AquaSnap is running with admin rights.
  • Fixed a bug with some notifications which are not displayed correctly on Windows 10.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue on Windows 10 causing some applications (Skype, Lync 2013, Evernote) to freeze.
  • Fixed a some compatibility issues with the good old Windows XP.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.14.2 (Aug 19, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug with the handling of the transparancy on Windows XP.
  • Added Serbian translation.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.14.1 (Aug 13, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug in AquaShake with 64 bits applications.

New in AquaSnap 1.14.0 (Aug 12, 2015)

  • This new release is a major update which introduces the following changes:
  • New keyboard shortcuts.
  • Fixed a bug on Windows 10 in the handling of per-monitor DPI settings.
  • Preparing for upcoming new features.

New in AquaSnap 1.13.0 (Aug 10, 2015)

  • This new release is a major update which introduces the following changes:
  • Windows 10 is now officially supported.
  • Improved code quality.
  • Better compatibility.
  • Fixed several minor bugs.
  • Added Czech and Romanian translations.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.12.3 (Mar 23, 2015)

  • Updated Traditional Chinese translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.12.2 (Mar 23, 2015)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue with Cubase.
  • Fixed a bug preventing to dock a window when the AquaStretch mode is set to "AeroStretch".
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.12.1 (Feb 24, 2015)

  • Added Slovenian translation.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.12.0 (Jan 29, 2015)

  • Use a "pinned" mouse cursor to show that a window is "topmost".
  • The active area for window docking is wider between monitors.
  • Fix a rarely occurring problem with window docking.
  • Fix a problem with Unity 3D.

New in AquaSnap 1.10.1 (Dec 30, 2014)

  • Problem when maximizing some applications by drag & drop (Remote Desktop, fullscreen Flash video) (FIXED).
  • Parameter "Display a snap indicator" not correctly saved (FIXED).
  • AquaMagnet not working with Mamut Accounting (FIXED).

New in AquaSnap 1.10.0 (Dec 2, 2014)

  • Dynamic layout adjustment.
  • Possibility to resize a group of snapped windows by pressing the [Ctrl] key.
  • Possibility to move a group of snapped windows by pressing the [Ctrl] key.

New in AquaSnap 1.9.1 (Nov 13, 2014)

  • Added Italian translation.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.9.0 (Nov 13, 2014)

  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts.
  • Possibility to restore default settings.
  • Possibility to move a window to another monitor with Win+Arrow (like with the built-in Aero Snap feature of windows 7 and 8).
  • Possibility to maximize and minimize a window with Win+Arrow.
  • Fixed a crash occurring in some rare circumstances.
  • Fixed several minor bugs.
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.8.1 (Nov 7, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug when maximizing a window by drag & drop on a multi-monitor setup.
  • Fixed a bug with keyboard shortcuts affecting some users.
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with the application Royal TS.
  • Fixed a potential memory leak.
  • Improved multi-monitor support of the AquaStretch feature.
  • Improved memory management.
  • Improved code quality.

New in AquaSnap 1.8.0 (Nov 4, 2014)

  • This new release (version 1.8.0) is a major update which adds the following feature:
  • Ability to drag a maximized window.
  • New keyboard shortcut CTRL+WIN+RETURN to make a window top-most and transparent.
  • Updated translations.
  • Fixed a bug with the keyboard shortcuts in some applications (Visual Studio).
  • Fixed a bug causing some imprecisions in the AquaMagnet feature.

New in AquaSnap 1.7.2 (Oct 29, 2014)

  • Some applications crashing on exit (FIXED).
  • Some keyboard shortcuts not working properly with Visual Studio (FIXED).

New in AquaSnap 1.7.1 (Oct 27, 2014)

  • A bug with the preview rectangles and icons has been fixed (in some rare situations, they were not displayed).
  • Updated translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.7.0 (Oct 20, 2014)

  • Totally rewritten core.
  • Much better compatibility.
  • Better performance.
  • Support for Windows 8 and 8.1.
  • New feature named AquaMagnet which permits to snap windows to the screen edges and other windows.
  • New keyboard shortcuts for multi-monitor management (WIN+Alt+Arrow).
  • All the features from the previous versions have been reworked.
  • Many bug fix.

New in AquaSnap 1.6.4 (Sep 17, 2014)

  • Better performances.
  • Some minor improvements.

New in AquaSnap 1.6.3 (May 23, 2012)

  • Added the possibility to purchase a Site License for AquaSnap Professional Edition. With this license, AquaSnap can be used on an unlimited number of computers at one physical location.
  • The Russian and Ukrainian translations have been updated.
  • Fixed some typos in the translations.

New in AquaSnap 1.6.2 (Apr 23, 2012)

  • A portable version is now available for the Professional Edition.
  • A bug with the preview rectangles has been fixed.

New in AquaSnap 1.6.1 (Mar 26, 2012)

  • This new release (version 1.6.1) adds the following feature:
  • Several bug fix and improvements.
  • New language: Danish

New in AquaSnap 1.5.3 (Oct 25, 2011)

  • New set of skins: Boxey

New in AquaSnap 1.5.2 (Jan 22, 2011)

  • This new release adds the following features:
  • Better performances.
  • Some minor improvements.

New in AquaSnap 1.5.1 (Jan 17, 2011)

  • Better integration with software distributions like Liberkey, PortableApps, MyApps, etc.
  • Fix a bug causing crashes during automatic updates.
  • Fix a bug in the handling of keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7 64-bit.

New in AquaSnap 1.5.0 (Dec 10, 2010)

  • Major update that adds Automatic Updates to AquaSnap.

New in AquaSnap 1.4.1 (Oct 24, 2010)

  • New keyboard shortcut: [WIN + NUMPAD_0] => Minimize the active window.
  • When upgrading an installed version, the installer remembers the installation path.
  • New language: Greek.

New in AquaSnap 1.4.0 (Sep 22, 2010)

  • A portable version (AquaSnap.zip). This version is able to run from a USB flash drive without any installation.
  • New skin: AquaVista (by Christoph Engels).
  • Several minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.3.2 (Aug 16, 2010)

  • New languages: Dutch and Polish.
  • Many new skins.
  • Several bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.3.0 (Aug 4, 2010)

  • New feature named AquaStretch which permits to maximize a window vertically, horizontally or diagonally by double-clicking on the edge of the window or by dragging the edge of the window to the border of the screen.
  • Keyboard shortcuts now work on maximized windows.
  • Reworked and improved code.
  • Several minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.2.4 (Jun 12, 2010)

  • Code improvement.
  • Several minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.2.3 (Jun 5, 2010)

  • Drop shadows under the snap indicators.
  • Several bug fixes.
  • New language: Brazilian.
  • New skin: Mak

New in AquaSnap 1.2.1 (May 23, 2010)

  • This new release (version 1.2.1) adds the following features:
  • The installer now supports multi-user installation.
  • Bug fix affecting Windows Vista and Seven 64-bit.

New in AquaSnap 1.2.0 (May 17, 2010)

  • New features:
  • Keyboard shortcuts.
  • Reworked and improved code.
  • New languages: Traditional Chinese, Russian and Ukrainian.

New in AquaSnap 1.1.3.0 (Apr 23, 2010)

  • New artworks in the about dialog and in the installer.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in AquaSnap 1.1.2.0 (Apr 16, 2010)

  • Adds following features:
  • New languages: Japanese, Korean.
  • New skin: Netfly.

New in AquaSnap 1.1.1.0 (Apr 16, 2010)

  • Adds support for the following languages: Hungarian, Turkish, Spanish, German.

New in AquaSnap 1.1.0 (Mar 30, 2010)

  • A major update that adds support for 64-bit versions of Windows.