Two types of layouts

There is total of 8 layouts in Group Speed Dial, but they can be divided into two main categories:

• fixed layouts - will keep your dials in their place, even if you add or remove dials (it's like clearing cells in Excel sheet).

  

• dynamic layouts - will automatically create empty dial at the end, and adding or removing a dial will shift all other dials.

  

Dynamic layout

This layout is most known from other speed-dial like extensions.

The main characteristics are:

• there is always a single empty dial at the end (for adding new dial)
• removing first dial will shift all other dials (to fill the empty space)
• due to dynamic nature, it works great on all display sizes (including phone/tablet)

Dynamic list layout

Similar to "Dynamic layout" above, but without thumbnails.
It's ideal for storing a list of links:

Grid layout (PRO)

This is the most advanced layout, ideal for creating custom unique interfaces.
Especially when combined with Live dials, it allows creation of powerful live dashboards!
(for example: live weather info, server load stats, lunch menu from local restaurants)

Main features:

• individually resize each dial
• place each dial anywhere in the grid
• supports up to 36 x 36 cells
• choose from one of 3 grid positions:
  • Fill space: flexible grid that always fills the screen space
  • Center Dials: fixed grid, where each grid cell a square, and dials are in the center of the screen
  • Scroll Dials: fixed grid, where each grid cell a square, and dials can be scrolled if you add enough rows

Video example:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a8b8bba-bdfa-4d6f-ad0a-36a6da0adc01

ℹ️ TIP - right click on empty space in the grid to Create new dial or to Lock dials position

Fill space layout

It's a great choice if you need to store a small amount of links in a fixed positions.

The main characteristics are:

• it's a fixed layout - dials stays on their places, empty dials are allowed anywhere
• dials will always stretch/shrink to fit the screen
• if you fill all dials, you'll need to add rows/columns manually in "Edit group" window

Center dials layout

It's similar to "Fill space layout" (fixed layout), but:

• dials have a fixed width/height ratio (resizing window can make them smaller or bigger)
• dials are always in the center of the screen

Scroll dials layout

It's a great for storing a huge number of dials - but still in their fixed positions.

Main characteristics are:

• you can have "unlimited" number of rows (thanks to scrollbar)
• dials have fixed width/height ratio
• dials are always aligned to the top

ℹ️ TIP: make sure increase number of rows once you activate this layout