Window Controller (?) alternatives?

[bdeshi]

DM2 (Dialog Mate 2) can make windows topmost, roll up, resize, transparent and many others. More usefully, all these features can be used by modifier+clicking on window titlebar buttons (max-min-close). And the app almost has no memory usage.
(ed: oh, and it has some pretty interesting plugins: cdControl,volumeControl,winEnabler...)
The problem is, DM2 is an ancient software, and many modern programs take issue with it. (I know Firefox does.)

So any suggestions on the best replacement for DM2?

[binocular222]

Actual window manager
I purchased a license, but no longer use it. AHK can do most of that thing easily.

[TheQwerty]

I'm a big fan of WindowSpace.

It bills itself more as a way to move, re-size, and snap windows, but it also includes the always on top, roll-up, tray, and transparency features you mentioned.

I forget which features are only available if you purchase but at $25 for a lifetime license it's not too expensive.


Also, in case you were not familiar - whenever I'm looking for alternatives I start out at AlternativeTo. I don't place much value on their reviews or rankings but it's generally a decent place to quickly see the names of similar products.

[bdeshi]

ActualWindowManager: tried it, couldn't rationalize it's memory usage. I know AHK is a great candidate, but I keep thinking it wouldn't be light on resources either.

And yes, I frequent AT (even have a search shortcut for it in firefox). But most apps there, in this case, only provided a subset of features. (and who'd bother to check out all 20+ suggestions!) The best candidates were eXtraButtons and ACM.
Well, WindowsSpace sounds like a good bet, thanks! ed: and found Sticky Previews, cool!

[sinilill]

I'm using Dexpot as a virtual desktop manager and would like have one desktop only for XYplorer, is there a way or a program which could make XYplorer stay always maximized and sticky, not "always on top", but in the back, instead of the desktop?

[mkolaski]

I use VirtuaWin as my virtual desktop app and that has an option to display an app across all desktops

[tux.]

Dexpot as a virtual desktop manager, eXtraButtons to spam the titlebar with buttons.

[bdeshi]

I'm a big fan of WindowSpace.

Well, WindowsSpace sounds like a good bet, thanks! ed: and found Sticky Previews, cool!

@TQ: Okay, I'm sold. Thanks again.