WindowFX Messes Up Start Menu Animations
Anim opens behind start menu.
Monday, January 11, 2021 by RedneckDude | Discussion: WindowFX
Hey devs. I have to disable WindowFX whenever running a WB with a Start Menu animation. The animation opens behind the start menu. Sucks
Any fix?
Reply #2 Monday, January 11, 2021 1:30 PM
Hello,
I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.
Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.
We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.
AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant
Reply #4 Monday, January 11, 2021 9:02 PM
Hello Jim,
I have tested on my C Series, but I can't reproduce your issue. It might be because its only have small animation on it. Any free skin that you saw issue that I can try out?
Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:03 AM
All skins with start menu animations. I mean skinner made animations, not WinFX animations.
Reply #6 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:05 AM
Hmmmm, I see C-Series does work! It may be something to do with layers?
Reply #7 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:11 AM
Looking into a free skin that I have issues with.
Reply #8 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:20 AM
Hello Jim,
I have tested on my C Series, but I can't reproduce your issue. It might be because its only have small animation on it. Any free skin that you saw issue that I can try out?
Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant
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Reply #10 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:56 AM
My guess is that on my c-series I am using nwa files while Don using stack tga file.
Nope, don't work, I change the tga to nwa still don't work. I also notice that my C Series ignore WindowFX startmenu animation altogether. Not really sure how it do it. 
Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant
Reply #11 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:21 PM
I also notice that my C Series ignore WindowFX startmenu animation altogether. Not really sure how it do it.
Reply #12 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:27 PM
Yup, that is why WinFX ignores your start menu.
Reply #13 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:40 PM
My guess is WindowFX won't able to animate "The animation" on Start10 Panel properly. Its either or situation. If you want Start10 animation need to disable WindowFX StartPanel animation. If you want WindowFX animation use Windowblinds with no animation on StartPanel. This is my take on it. The Dev might have a different view.
So, I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant
Reply #15 Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:25 PM
This is exactly why I may be leaving WC for good. Zero interest by support to even acknowledge an issue.
I hate fucking crickets!!!!!
Reply #16 Monday, January 25, 2021 3:27 AM
The issue has been investigated and the issue is in the WB side.
In the short term you could enable blur on the start menu in those skins or just tell WindowFX to not use open animations for start menus.
Reply #18 Monday, January 25, 2021 9:45 PM
The issue has been investigated and the issue is in the WB side.
In the short term you could enable blur on the start menu in those skins or just tell WindowFX to not use open animations for start menus.
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Reply #1 Monday, January 11, 2021 1:00 PM
Windows 10, of course.