Introduction: Hello, ladies and gentlemen! I’m Tony Holowitz, and today I’m excited to introduce you to a valuable free add-on from Keystroke called the Layout Switcher. This powerful tool allows you to navigate through Act’s layouts with ease and provides the option to free up space on your toolbar, making your Act experience even more efficient. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the steps of installing and using the Layout Switcher tool to optimize your Act workflow. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Downloading and Preparing the Layout Switcher Tool

1. Ensure that Act is closed on your computer before proceeding.
2. Download the free Layout Switcher software from Keystroke’s website (link will be provided in the blog post).
3. After downloading, navigate to your downloads folder and locate the “Layout Switcher.dll” file.
4. Right-click on the file, go to “Properties,” and unblock it by clicking “Apply” and then “OK.”

Step 2: Installing the Layout Switcher Tool in Act

1. Find the “Plugins” folder within your Act installation directory.
2. Copy the “Layout Switcher.dll” file and paste it into the “Plugins” folder.
3. Close the folder and restart Act to ensure the tool is activated.

Step 3: Accessing the Layout Switcher Tool

1. Open Act, and from the toolbar, click on “Tools.”
2. Observe that the Layout Switcher is now available in the menu.
3. Click on the Layout Switcher to see the list of layouts and navigate easily between them.

Step 4: Customizing the Toolbar

1. To free up space on the toolbar, customize it by clicking on “Tools,” then “Customize,” and select “Menus and Toolbars.”
2. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to customize your toolbar.
3. Find the Layout Switcher in the list, click on it, and then right-click to delete it from the toolbar, creating additional space.

Conclusion: Congratulations! You have successfully installed and utilized the Keystroke Act Layout Switcher Tool, enabling seamless navigation between Act layouts and optimizing your workspace. By customizing your toolbar, you can now enjoy a more streamlined Act experience, tailored to your preferences. If you encounter any issues or have questions about Act or the Layout Switcher tool, feel free to reach out to me for assistance.

I hope this tutorial has been helpful in enhancing your Act usage. Thank you for joining me, and happy organizing with Act and the Layout Switcher!