CursorFX BETA 1 is here!
Get it now!
Monday, December 17, 2007 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
After a year of work, the successor to CursorXP is now available in beta form. Free download available.
Fully compatible with CursorXP themes.
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Alberto
Reply #22 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:18 AM
CursorFX Beta 1 registers the following combinations:
CTRL-SHIFT-C = Unloads CursorFX
CTRL-SHIFT-V = Toggles CursorFX ON / OFF
Reply #22 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:18 AM
- CTRL-SHIFT-C kills CursorFX.exe but does not restore the default Windows cursor
Cursor XP has the same issue.
Cursor XP has the same issue.
CursorFX Beta 1 registers the following combinations:
CTRL-SHIFT-C = Unloads CursorFX
CTRL-SHIFT-V = Toggles CursorFX ON / OFF
ben38
Reply #23 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:27 AM
Reply #23 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:27 AM
Opps! 
After going to the link for CursorFX I see it is a replacement for CursorXP. I still will not pay more since I had this for years.
After going to the link for CursorFX I see it is a replacement for CursorXP. I still will not pay more since I had this for years.
Aleatoric
Reply #24 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:49 AM
Reply #24 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:49 AM
(Using the free version).
Here's another issue I've found...
I can import and apply a CursorXP theme, but it doesn't show up in the list of available cursors in the UI list. I know it's a beta, but this seems like an obvious requirement (imported themes should appear in the list of available cursors). Also, while the settings changes do apply, they don't show the imported cursor in the preview portion of the screen.
Also, since I was already running CursorXP, I had to explicitly kill it in order to allow CursorFX to work. Either CursorFX should automatically unload CursorXP, or, at the very least, it should present a warning message indicating that CursorXP should be closed for the new program to function correctly. The lack of *any* awareness at all is questionable.
I would also suggest that there be an option for directly importing an existing package (maybe even a drag and drop operation), as opposed to having to open the 'new package' editor, and incurring the additional overhead of creating a new default package just before opening a package to import.
Based on my initial assessment, I would say that this is a good 'alpha' release, with lots of potential, but it has a way to go before it actually reaches 'beta', let alone an official release.
Here's another issue I've found...
I can import and apply a CursorXP theme, but it doesn't show up in the list of available cursors in the UI list. I know it's a beta, but this seems like an obvious requirement (imported themes should appear in the list of available cursors). Also, while the settings changes do apply, they don't show the imported cursor in the preview portion of the screen.
Also, since I was already running CursorXP, I had to explicitly kill it in order to allow CursorFX to work. Either CursorFX should automatically unload CursorXP, or, at the very least, it should present a warning message indicating that CursorXP should be closed for the new program to function correctly. The lack of *any* awareness at all is questionable.
I would also suggest that there be an option for directly importing an existing package (maybe even a drag and drop operation), as opposed to having to open the 'new package' editor, and incurring the additional overhead of creating a new default package just before opening a package to import.
Based on my initial assessment, I would say that this is a good 'alpha' release, with lots of potential, but it has a way to go before it actually reaches 'beta', let alone an official release.
BX
Reply #25 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:02 AM
Reply #25 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:02 AM
Great news .. 
I suggest to change the keys because these are shourtcuts for Copy/Paste formating in Microsoft Word.
CursorFX Beta 1 registers the following combinations:
CTRL-SHIFT-C = Unloads CursorFX
CTRL-SHIFT-V = Toggles CursorFX ON / OFF
CTRL-SHIFT-C = Unloads CursorFX
CTRL-SHIFT-V = Toggles CursorFX ON / OFF
I suggest to change the keys because these are shourtcuts for Copy/Paste formating in Microsoft Word.
wrigleys
Reply #26 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:30 AM
Reply #26 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:30 AM
don't see the reason for the hype..i think i'm done purchasing stardock stuff..my main account i always purchased things on, im constantly having problems where my account is lost and all this blah and blah..don't think it's worth it
Alberto
Reply #27 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:55 AM
If you double click a .CurXPTheme it will be automatically added to the themes directory. The UI is probably not updating realtime (it will in Beta2). However if you close and reload the UI you should get the theme. Or you can just select all your old themes and copy them to the new location.
There is no reason to save old .CurXPThemes to the new .CursorFX format, unless you plan to actually use the new format features. We will document them soon.
Reply #27 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:55 AM
I can import and apply a CursorXP theme, but it doesn't show up in the list of available cursors in the UI list. I know it's a beta, but this seems like an obvious requirement (imported themes should appear in the list of available cursors). Also, while the settings changes do apply, they don't show the imported cursor in the preview portion of the screen.
I would also suggest that there be an option for directly importing an existing package (maybe even a drag and drop operation), as opposed to having to open the 'new package' editor, and incurring the additional overhead of creating a new default package just before opening a package to import.
I would also suggest that there be an option for directly importing an existing package (maybe even a drag and drop operation), as opposed to having to open the 'new package' editor, and incurring the additional overhead of creating a new default package just before opening a package to import.
If you double click a .CurXPTheme it will be automatically added to the themes directory. The UI is probably not updating realtime (it will in Beta2). However if you close and reload the UI you should get the theme. Or you can just select all your old themes and copy them to the new location.
There is no reason to save old .CurXPThemes to the new .CursorFX format, unless you plan to actually use the new format features. We will document them soon.
Alberto
Reply #28 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:59 AM
This is totally respectable. However CursorFX is newer compared to CursorXP the same way Windows Vista is newer than Windows XP: you get a new user interface and new features.
New features are such things like dynamic shadows, motion smoothing (Plus), animated UI, etc.
There is also a new theme format that has new options such as integrating effects into themes (you will see this more and more used) and several new scripting and animation options in Beta 2 that will let cursors be more and more cool.
I agree the editor needs much more work and documentation, however it is not needed today to let you enjoy old .CurXPTheme files.
Reply #28 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:59 AM
Opps! After going to the link for CursorFX I see it is a replacement for CursorXP. I still will not pay more since I had this for years.
This is totally respectable. However CursorFX is newer compared to CursorXP the same way Windows Vista is newer than Windows XP: you get a new user interface and new features.
New features are such things like dynamic shadows, motion smoothing (Plus), animated UI, etc.
There is also a new theme format that has new options such as integrating effects into themes (you will see this more and more used) and several new scripting and animation options in Beta 2 that will let cursors be more and more cool.
I agree the editor needs much more work and documentation, however it is not needed today to let you enjoy old .CurXPTheme files.
Alberto
Reply #29 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:01 AM
In the final build there will be no need to manually unload CFX (you will eventually use the UI).
So we will only have one key combination that you'll be able to customize.
Reply #29 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:01 AM
I suggest to change the keys because these are shourtcuts for Copy/Paste formating in Microsoft Word.
In the final build there will be no need to manually unload CFX (you will eventually use the UI).
So we will only have one key combination that you'll be able to customize.
c242
Reply #30 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:37 AM
Reply #30 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:37 AM
What I find really irritating is the shadows being so far away from the cursor. It nearly looks like having 2 cursors. Any way to change that ?
HG_Eliminator
Reply #32 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 7:36 AM
Reply #32 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 7:36 AM
just so folks know, on XP i opened the cur XP config and ticked the "disable all" box then hit apply.. then opened up Cur FX config and applied the theme set i wanted and it ran fine... also copy all your themes over to the curFX themes folder in shared/stardock/curFX/themes directory and your fave cursor themes will be loaded..
Zargon
Reply #33 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:26 AM
Reply #33 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:26 AM
We plan on sending out the email to existing CursorXP Plus customers this week! Stay tuned.
killajosh
Reply #34 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:39 AM
Reply #34 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:39 AM
I am waiting patiently for my email (so hurry it up already!!!!!!!!!!) 
alpha-prime
Reply #35 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:55 AM
Reply #35 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:55 AM
It would cool if CursorFX linked into SD virtual desktops. I.e. You could have define a desktop with all the skinning and fancy cursors for general work and have a separate desktop with default Windows cursor and no skinning for work on serious apps like photoshop.
ZubaZ
Reply #36 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:11 AM
That would set SD Virtual Desktop apart from anything else on the market. Theme based Desktops would rock.
Reply #36 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:11 AM
It would cool if CursorFX linked into SD virtual desktops. I.e. You could have define a desktop with all the skinning and fancy cursors for general work and have a separate desktop with default Windows cursor and no skinning for work on serious apps like photoshop.
Oooo . . that would be cool!
That would set SD Virtual Desktop apart from anything else on the market. Theme based Desktops would rock.
milksama
Reply #37 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:19 AM
Reply #37 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:19 AM
Update: I have just received word that this problem has been fixed by the web team.
There is a problem with a select few accounts when using the form here:
https://www.stardock.com/products/cursorfx/upgrade.asp
to qualify for an upgrade. The web team is addressing this problem.
If you are for some reason still experiencing a problem with this, please either let us know here, or send an email in to [email protected]
Sorry for the trouble!
-Mike
[Stardock Support]
BONEHEADdb
Reply #38 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:20 AM
Reply #38 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:20 AM
I don't care how serious things get, I never use default windows cursor.
CarGuy1
Reply #39 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:29 AM
Reply #39 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:29 AM
I find that the hand curser starts out as the default Windows curser for a few seconds and then displays the correct curser for the theme that is loaded.
This happens for all curser theme sets. It bothered me enough to reload CurserXP. (
This happens for all curser theme sets. It bothered me enough to reload CurserXP. (
scott57
Reply #40 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:36 AM
Reply #40 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:36 AM
I cannot change any cursor while using this product.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
Any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
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Reply #21 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:16 AM
I agree hot spot editing needs work. We will improve it in the next few days. For Beta 1 we've given priority to the front end UI and the actual program engine.
For simply migrating a .CurXPTheme to the .CursorFX format simply open the file in the editor and Save as.. into the new format.
CursorFX let you also add effects right into cursor themes.