Apwal is a Linux launcher software with an integrated editor. It's a straightforward tool for launching applications.
Apwal is a Linux application launcher that also comes with a powerful editor. Developed under the GPL License and written in C, it utilizes the GTK+ toolkit for its graphical interface and saves settings in XML format.
One of Apwal's key features is its ability to be bound to the right button of a mouse. Upon launch, it displays icons around the cursor with transparency, allowing users to easily select the application they want to use.
Apwal Editor is a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies the process of configuring the launcher. Users can take advantage of a powerful Icon Selector that helps them locate their icons. A variety of filters are available to make the search even more hassle-free, including filters by extension, resolution, icon name (using wildcard), and the ability to process directories recursively.
Recent updates to Apwal have included many great changes that have been fully integrated into gtk2. These updates include the use of glib timeouts, gobject closure marshaler, and the fact that gtk draw_rectangle no longer requires a padding of 2px in cereimg. Additionally, Apwal's apwal_file_selection has been replaced with gtk file_chooser, which allows users to select a directory and not just individual files.
Apwal now features an added option, --config i, that enables users to create an icon calling recursively on another config file. This provides an easy way to create submenus and was inspired by an idea from Bill.
Other new additions to Apwal include the busy cursor that appears when icons are loading, and the removal of a few 'fixme:' labels in the code. All in all, Apwal is a simple yet powerful option for those seeking an effective application launcher in the Linux environment.
One of Apwal's key features is its ability to be bound to the right button of a mouse. Upon launch, it displays icons around the cursor with transparency, allowing users to easily select the application they want to use.
Apwal Editor is a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies the process of configuring the launcher. Users can take advantage of a powerful Icon Selector that helps them locate their icons. A variety of filters are available to make the search even more hassle-free, including filters by extension, resolution, icon name (using wildcard), and the ability to process directories recursively.
Recent updates to Apwal have included many great changes that have been fully integrated into gtk2. These updates include the use of glib timeouts, gobject closure marshaler, and the fact that gtk draw_rectangle no longer requires a padding of 2px in cereimg. Additionally, Apwal's apwal_file_selection has been replaced with gtk file_chooser, which allows users to select a directory and not just individual files.
Apwal now features an added option, --config i, that enables users to create an icon calling recursively on another config file. This provides an easy way to create submenus and was inspired by an idea from Bill.
Other new additions to Apwal include the busy cursor that appears when icons are loading, and the removal of a few 'fixme:' labels in the code. All in all, Apwal is a simple yet powerful option for those seeking an effective application launcher in the Linux environment.
What's New
Version 0.4.5: N/A