[PT Run] Explicitly start new program instance with modifier key

[Mario-Hofstaetter]

Summary of the new feature/enhancement

Force starting of a new program instance even if an active windows is selected, by explicitly pressing

e.g. SHIFT+ENTER (configurable).

This is somewhat based on the windows taskbar behavior:
If an application is running, MIDDLE Mouse Click on its taskbar icon will open a new instancen/window (if the app allows it), e.g. Windows Explorer.
Also WIN+1 opens or switches to the first app on the taskbar. By pressing SHIFT+WIN+1 it is possible to open a new instance/window instead.

Why?

There are currently several issues open and closed discussing how to best procede after the merge of walker and launcher, after scanning them I did not read about my proposed idea above.
Several people wish for a seperate WindowWalker Mode, others suggest to prioritize running windows in the searchresults. It will be quite hard to satisfy everones needs.

IF running windows end up being the first in search results, users may prefer to use this alternative keyboard shortcut to force launching a new program window.

[mrmcpowned]

Would it be good to merge this with #3169? The suggestions seem to complement each other.

[Mario-Hofstaetter]

@mrmcpowned I guess so , precisely your #3169 (comment)
I think there are several more issues with overlapping concerns / ideas.

[c-vetter]

This sounds like a good option for a lot of people wanting a mix of running and non-running apps. Since PTRun is built around plugins, I think this would be a great new plugin. It should probably build upon both the walker and launcher plugins in some way.

Also, in my mind, it would tie in well with my proposal for direct plugin triggers. Would you consider that a good way forward?

[crutkas]

@Mario-Hofstaetter what is an instance of a program that launches it but doesn't start a new instance? just tried outlook and it starts a new pane.