Batman's Reminder Software Gets An Update

LAJ Designs has released an update for BatControls, bringing it to version 1.5. BatControls is an event scheduling software that allows you to execute files and post reminder messages at designated times. The updated version has some new features added to the software. According to LAJ Designs:

BatControls lets you schedule events (reminder messages, shell commands, and launch files) to execute when you want. Ever have a project where you had to copy or move a file every two hours, after about 4 hours you get tired of copying or moving. Let the computer do the work with BatControls.

Customizable for unlimited simultaneous timers to run. It has three modes: reminder message, shell, and Launch Only. In reminder message mode, set the time and date and a reminder window will popup at that time and date. In shell mode all commands are run like you are in command or in terminal. The results from the execution are copied into the log. In Launch Only mode, the user specifies a files and Batcontrols will launch the file as if it had been opened in explorer. The registered user get the ability to save the configuration and to select autostart. Available for Windows and Macintosh..

New features in Version 1.5:

  • Added the ability to schedule reminder messages.
  • You can now have unlimited events.

BatControls Features
This cross-platform application includes the following:

  • The ability to run reminder messages at a user specified interval.
  • The ability to run batch or script files at a user specified interval.
  • On operating systems with a shell, the ability to run native shell commands.
  • The ability to save your current BatControls configuration. Registration required for this feature.
  • The ability to autostart to your save configuration as BatControls starts up (this allows for the user to put a shortcut into his or her startup folder and not have to set anything at startup). Registration Required for this feature.

You can find more information about BatControls at the LAJ Design Web site. BatControls 1.5 is a beta version update and is available for US$12.50