Layout Indicator Changelog

What's new in Layout Indicator 2.7.9.41049

Mar 15, 2024
  • Improved algorithm for displaying modifier keys in indicators
  • Information about the amount of free memory in the system has been added to the logs for error diagnosis
  • Displaying flags in the systray icon
  • Automatic loading of settings from the LayoutIndicator.json file if it is located in the directory with the program. If the file contains a registration code, automatic registration also takes place
  • Added a setting that allows you to save the registration code to a settings file
  • The carriage indicator now disappears from its old location when switching to another application
  • The carriage indicator refresh rate setting has been removed. It is calculated automatically in the optimal way

New in Layout Indicator 2.5.5.6234 (Nov 15, 2023)

  • Added support for flags
  • Changed the base color for all languages after the third. The name is now visible on the cursor indicators
  • Cursor for caret is enabled by default
  • Added a new, faster way to determine the position of the carriage. First, it is used to search for it, then the old, slow one
  • The dependence of the settings for displaying mouse and text indicators has been removed, now their display can be controlled separately
  • Updated individual settings for the carriage indicator
  • Added a setting that allows you to disable the display using the taskbar
  • The carriage indicator is now clickable. By default, clicking switches layouts. It is possible to appoint your own team
  • Added default function when right clicking on the carriage indicator - switching layouts in the opposite direction
  • Added a setting that allows you to assign commands to the right click and scroll-click of the carriage indicator
  • Added the ability to assign any flag from the built-in set to a language
  • Two settings have been added to automatically hide the cursor and carriage indicators when idle
  • Removed the “Tell Friends” menu item
  • Changed the address for donations from the context menu - https://khsoft.ru/donate
  • To run the program requires administrator rights
  • Added a form to enable specific settings. Now there is one setting: After hiding the carriage indicator, it returns when double-clicked,
  • en if its coordinates have not changed
  • (fix) Transparency sliders now increase transparency when increasing the value instead of decreasing it
  • (fix) The carriage indicator did not work when the cursor indicator was turned off
  • (fix) Typo in the Russian translation of the interface
  • (fix) Flags flickered when typing
  • (fix) Colored taskbar backgrounds flickered and disappeared when pressing ctrl + d(m)
  • (fix) When the trial period ended, the form informing about this appeared in duplicate
  • (fix) Fixed flags blinking when switching

New in Layout Indicator 2.3.1.36406 (May 10, 2023)

  • Added Russian language interface with the ability to switch to English
  • Added a new tab for excluding applications where the program should not work
  • Added a new setting to change the case of the on-screen display based on CapsLock
  • Added a new setting to disable the indicator in full-screen mode for any application
  • Added a new type of layout switching detection based on keystrokes
  • Updated .NET to version 4.8
  • The color of the icon in the system tray now changes depending on the layout
  • The program now requires internet access at least once a month
  • By default, one license can be used on two computers simultaneously
  • The trial period has been reduced to 14 days
  • The screen indicator settings have been moved to a separate tab
  • The maximum values for the on-screen display offset have been increased
  • Event descriptions for layout switching have been added and appear when switching
  • The "About" section has been moved to the settings from the context menu
  • The settings save and load buttons have been moved to the bottom of the form and are visible on any tab
  • The interface has been redesigned for high-resolution screens
  • The indicator response speed has been increased when switching layouts via CapsLock
  • Fixed an issue with focus interception in settings and some applications.
  • Fixed an issue where the text cursor indicator did not disappear after being disabled in settings.
  • Fixed an issue where the taskbar background did not colorize upon startup until the first layout switch.
  • Fixed an issue where the language label on the screen would shift to the side before disappearing upon layout switch.
  • Fixed an issue where a continuously growing queue would occur when checking the layout due to resource shortage, leading to freezing.
  • Fixed an issue where the taskbar color did not return to its original state upon disabling Aero.
  • Fixed an issue where the system would freeze upon program closure.

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.7.9773 (Jun 18, 2022)

  • Writing to the application action log
  • Setting offsets for the indicator near the mouse cursor
  • Saving and loading settings
  • Pop-up message for cracked versions of the program

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.6.1171 (Jun 4, 2022)

  • No error is displayed when checking for updates if there is no Internet
  • Fixed a bug when changing the number of displays/taskbars
  • Increased the speed of moving the indicator near the mouse pointer
  • Added the ability to monitor the layout by keystrokes

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.5.24988 (Aug 1, 2021)

  • Improved display of labels near the cursor.
  • Added the function of displaying a large inscription on the screen.

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.4.20829 (Mar 18, 2021)

  • Fixed a bug that sometimes occurred when starting with the system
  • Fixed a bug of intercepting focus by the on-screen indicator in games
  • When you hover the mouse over the program icon, the current language is now displayed
  • A single click on the application icon switches to the next layout
  • An item for sending the program by mail has appeared in the context menu

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.3.18163 (Feb 26, 2021)

  • Reduced CPU load when using floating indicators
  • .NET platform version updated, 4.0 -> 4.6
  • Added function to check for updates
  • The application no longer needs administrator rights
  • Reduced program size, 1.7Mb → 0.6Mb

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.2.24937 (Jan 18, 2021)

  • Added support for Windows 10 LTSC 1809 for the "by Systray Indicator" layout detection method

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.2.24937 (Jan 18, 2021)

  • Added indicator near the text cursor (not for all applications)

New in Layout Indicator 1.4.0.29661 (Dec 20, 2020)

  • Added indicator near the mouse cursor

New in Layout Indicator 1.3.1.39180 (Apr 26, 2020)

  • Detect language switch by systray indicator

New in Layout Indicator 1.3.7407.20172 (Apr 12, 2020)

  • Multi monitor support
  • Indicate by screen color
  • Custom commands
  • Button for enter registry code on end-trial form
  • Donate link on context menu

New in Layout Indicator 1.1.7142.38214 (Jul 31, 2019)

  • Dual monitor support
  • Additional method of taskbar coloring (Aero)
  • Switching depending on keyboard mode (CapsLock, ScrollLock, NumLock)
  • Changing the extreme values of the panel transparency and polling rate
  • Application in one file, all libraries are embedded, except .net