Fences 6.05 Beta Feedback

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With the Fences 6.05 beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

Obtaining Object Desktop Insider Builds

Object Desktop Manager

Object Desktop members can get beta and Insider builds from within Object Desktop Manager with 'Enable Object Desktop Insider builds' enabled:

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Stardock Download Page

Or via their download page in the ‘Object Desktop Insider’ section

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Obtaining Beta Releases

Stardock.com

If a beta was released, Object Desktop Members would see it in the ‘Object Desktop’ section.

Individual purchases would see it on their registration of the product under their download page.

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Steam

  • Right-click the Product in Steam

  • Properties

  • Betas

  • Select the beta branch at the top right (there is no password)

Example

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Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)

  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen

  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post.  Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.

  • If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Fences 6 a better product.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Fences 6.2.0.1 Changelog (Released 12/09/2025)

12/09/2025

Version

  • UI: 6.20

  • Fences.exe: 6.2.0.1

Changes

  • New: Feature/option: Require click to open Rollup Fence groups.

  • New: Feature/option: Require mouse hover to open Rollup Fence groups.

  • Enhanced: Alignment snapping experience when placing a group near the edge of a display when using fixed distance spacing.

  • Enhanced: Right clicking & selecting "Open" to a folder in Folder Portals will now open folder in new explorer window, even if Navigate is enabled.

  • Added: detection for multiple keyboard layouts, so that the default Peek hotkey (WinKey+Space) does not override Windows switch-keyboard hotkey.

  • Added: intelligent detection of changes to the desktop directory & adjustment thereof.

  • Added: "Icon's name is exactly" rule.

  • Fix: Related to switching between specific multi-mon configs.

  • Fix: Fences context menu item opening wrong window.

  • Fix: Horizontal scrollbars in horizontal-list view Folder Portals would break after navigating.

  • Fix: “Personalization” desktop menu item might stop working after using “More options…” item.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Known issues

While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retail version of Windows.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello, noticed a snapping regression going from Fences 6.00 to 6.05 beta.

In Layout i use a 32px spacing between groups. In 6.00 this also kept the same distance from the group to the screen edges when dragging a group near it. However after updating (and also on a clean install) to 6.05 Beta this spacing to the edges of the screen is no longer working. It still works between groups though.

This makes it a bit finicky to get consistent spacing if you have to eyeball the spacing from your group to the edge of the screen.

Win 11 Version 26H1 Build 28000.1199

 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi xfade, thanks for pointing this out.

This was an intentional change by the team to address the opposite complaint, that when spacing is enabled it’s not possible to place a group up against the edge.

With this feedback in hand, is seems like the best solution is to have two snap points - one at the point of spaced away from the edge, and the second if one keeps pushing, flush against.

We’ll get this on their radar. Thank you!

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi xfade just to update, the team took a look at this and was able to resolve. There are now two snap points – one using the spacing just off the edge of the screen, and then a second one flush against the edge if you continue to push. So, if you're gentle, you'll be able to access both, to make achieving even spacing simple.

Thanks again for writing in, and look out for an update likely a little later this month.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello, seems like the fence pinning feature has been removed in the new version. When will it be restored?

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting whfymq, reply 8

Hello, seems like the fence pinning feature has been removed in the new version. When will it be restored?

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, which Fence pinning Feature you was referring to? Elaborate please.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

All, Fences 6.20 has been released.  For details, please see:

https://forums.stardock.com/539913/fences-620-release-feedback

As always, thank you for your time, feedback, and support.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager