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# SpaceAtlas v1.1.6 - Release Notes

**Release Date:** March 2026
**Platform:** macOS Sequoia 15.0+ (Apple Silicon only)

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## Headline: Smarter Launch Control & Overlay Arrows

v1.1.4 refines how SpaceAtlas handles app launching and space management. Auto-launch is replaced with an explicit Launch Button for better user control, the overlay gains directional arrows with resize support, and several stability improvements land for dynamic spaces and galaxy navigation.

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## New Features

### Launch Button (Auto-Launch Removed)
- Automatic application launching has been removed
- A new **Launch** button in the menu bar dropdown gives you explicit control over when apps are launched
- Launch Window is now shown and hidden per space — it appears for any space you've visited where no launch decision has been made yet

### Restart Button in Menu Bar
- Added a **Restart** button directly in the menu bar dropdown for quick app restarts without opening System Settings

### Space Restore
- New option in Advanced Settings: **Space Restore**
- When enabled, returning to a previous space will restore it even if another app is currently active there
- Toggle on/off depending on your workflow preference

### Overlay Directional Arrows
- Navigation arrows are now displayed in the overlay
- Arrows are **resizable** — adjust to your preferred size
- Overlay is now **always visible**, including when you hit a wall (edge of your matrix)

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## Improvements

### Redesigned Menu Bar Dropdown
- Complete visual redesign of the menu bar dropdown
- Cleaner layout with better grouping of actions

### Dynamic Spaces Persist Through Profile Switches
- Dynamic spaces now remain live and active when switching between profiles
- Previously, dynamic space state was lost on profile changes

### Faster Dynamic Space Updates
- Dynamic space app state now updates after **1 second** on a space (down from 4 seconds)
- Faster responsiveness when landing on a new space

### Shorter Notification Timing
- Launch messages and profile switch notifications reduced from 3.5s to **2 seconds**
- Less time waiting for status banners to clear

### Removed "Move Through Unmapped Spaces"
- Removed the option to navigate through unmapped spaces
- Simplifies navigation behavior and reduces user confusion

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## Bug Fixes

- Fixed wall detection not triggering correctly
- Fixed dynamic spaces only saving apps on the first visit
- Fixed galaxy getting stuck when its memory was empty
- Fixed scrolling bug in the overlay
- Fixed wall and carousel movement bugs in galaxy spaces

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## Technical Notes

- Launch lifecycle is now fully user-driven via the Launch Button; no background auto-launch timers
- Space Restore toggle is in Advanced Settings and defaults to off
- Overlay arrow visibility is consistent regardless of navigation outcome (move or wall)