SmartLaunch is a utility for launching applications by typing a part
of the name.

Tired of searching through folders and menus for applications?
SmartLaunch is a MacOS utility for launching applications. It works
somewhat like Internet Explorer 5. If you type part of the name of the
application a list will show all applications on your local hard
drives with names containing the text you've written.

You can navigate the list with the up/down keys or you can click items
with the mouse. You launch an application by hitting the return or
enter key, or by double-clicking it in the list.

Other features:
You can reveal the selected application in the Finder or get info
about the application. You can drag from the list to the Finder to
move or copy the application, or to make an alias of it. (Done by
holding down the standard Finder modifier keys). You can drag a file
from the Finder to the list and have it opened by the application it
is dropped on.

History:

1.2:
\- Added the ability to quit or hide SmartLaunch as well as empty the
text entry field after an application has been launched.
\- It is now configurable which disks to scan for applications.
\- Added the "Made with REALbasic" logo to the about box.
\- Fixed small resize window bug.
\- Nice new icon created by Nicolas of FreeFrog Designs. Thanks,
Nicolas!

1.1.5:
\- Now includes control-panels.
\- Updated email address.

SmartLaunch is freeware

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Compatibility

PPC Macintosh
MacOS 7.0 or later