Have multiple instances

How do I have multiple instances running?

Circle Dock does now (re-)support multiple instances, subject to the following caveat:

A further instance can only be run from a completely separate directory to all other currently running instances.

If you wish to have additional instances:

· You should install a fresh copy of Circle Dock into a new folder for each and every instance you want to have - do not accept the default folder proposed by the installer.

· You should start each instance and set its Toggle Visibility hot-key sequence to be unique for that instance.

Circle Dock does not permit you to run multiple instances from the same directory. This is to prevent data corruption that could occur and also safeguard program stability.

Circle Dock's Instance Management System will update all instances whenever a new instance is allowed to run or when an existing instance is terminated. This enables Circle Dock to update its System Tray Icon and all its dialogs so that you will know exactly which instance you're accessing.

The following diagram will help you understand how instances are identified:

Operation	Instance 1	Instance 2	Instance 3
Start first instance	"Circle Dock"
Start second instance	"Circle Dock Instance 1"	"Circle Dock Instance 2"
Start third instance	"Circle Dock Instance 1"	"Circle Dock Instance 2"	"Circle Dock Instance 3"
Quit second instance	"Circle Dock Instance 1"		"Circle Dock Instance 3"
Instance 3 now becomes Instance 2	"Circle Dock Instance 1"	"Circle Dock Instance 2"
Start new third instance	"Circle Dock Instance 1"	"Circle Dock Instance 2"	"Circle Dock Instance 3"
Quit first instance		"Circle Dock Instance 2"	"Circle Dock Instance 3"
Instance 2 becomes Instance 1 and Instance 3 becomes Instance 2	"Circle Dock Instance 1"	"Circle Dock Instance 2"
Quit second instance	"Circle Dock"