Anybody notice the newest WB update? Wow!
Tuesday, March 30, 2004 by Z71 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
First off, If you (haven't) got the most recent update, then this thread will be moot.
I updated last night and I noticed that when you change from one skin to another, that it will morph to the next skin.
Atleast, it does for me.
I thought it was a neat effect.
It seems, they're bringing a little of DesktopX over to windowblinds. Or that's what it feels like.
Most of the time, unless I look, I haven't a clue what was updated. But this was a noticable effect.
That's all. Keep skinning fun and good luck to everyone.
(May the luck of the Irish, bring you a pot of Gold).
I updated last night and I noticed that when you change from one skin to another, that it will morph to the next skin.
Atleast, it does for me.
I thought it was a neat effect.
It seems, they're bringing a little of DesktopX over to windowblinds. Or that's what it feels like.
Most of the time, unless I look, I haven't a clue what was updated. But this was a noticable effect.
That's all. Keep skinning fun and good luck to everyone.
(May the luck of the Irish, bring you a pot of Gold).
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Koasati
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:44 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:44 AM
Not sure what you mean......... it seems to be changing the skins faster on my system, but I don't see any morphing going on. It just seems to hesitate for a couple of seconds, and then BAM! new skin applied. No more flickering, and flashing..... I like it! 
BoXXi
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:50 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:50 AM
Randy.... If you have a window open ( like... My Computer for instance) and then change the skin, I think you will see what Z71 is talking about. It doesn't seem to happen on the WB Config window, but does on others.
Z71
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:18 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:18 PM
Thanks, Boxxi.
It does it (for me) when I use the config or (right click, properties). Maybe it's my system or graphics card. I don't know.
Not a big deal. I just thought it way different.
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It does it (for me) when I use the config or (right click, properties). Maybe it's my system or graphics card. I don't know.
Not a big deal. I just thought it way different.
[Message Edited]
DesignCaddy
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:56 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:56 PM
does it do anything other then morph? i really don't care what it does between skins as long as it skins.. i'm more concerened about compatability with the rest of my software...
Z71
Reply #7 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:21 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:21 PM
It's just a visual effect. Doesn't do anything to the windowblinds.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:29 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:29 PM
A couple of weeks ago I was getting the morphing. Then my WB crashed completely. It just stopped working. Probably something I did. I had to reinstall WB and everything worked fine. No more morphing. I was working with Skinstudio alot and I know you have been also Z71 so just firgured I would add that.
I had to reinstall WB and everything worked fine. No more morphing. I was working with Skinstudio alot and I know you have been also Z71 so just firgured I would add that.
Keith Perry
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:38 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:38 PM
yep...got it here too....I like it 
Everything seems to "morph" for me
.....boy ol' boy I love Object Desktop...
Everything seems to "morph" for me
.....boy ol' boy I love Object Desktop...
Diafragma
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:58 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:58 PM
Just my luck, my subscription expired a few days ago... 
Neil Banfield
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:16 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:16 PM
It will only 'morph' if you change skins from wbconfig and if you are not using a multiple monitor system (works on some, not others). You also require a high end graphics card (ATI, Nvidia, Matrox)
NightTrain2002: Earlier versions of WB did not have this feature.
Koasati
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM
| It will only 'morph' if you change skins from wbconfig and if you are not using a multiple monitor system (works on some, not others). |
That explains why it's not morphing here. I have a dual monitor system as of last week.
Sput
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:22 PM
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:22 PM
Hmmm, I just tried the (current) 4.29c[rc].003 build on XP Pro with a dual monitor set up and a relatively slow and old video card and it wasn't happy at all. Instead of a nice "morph", when applying a new skin, lots of items became broken graphics (including the taskbar, window frames etc!), and then the WB control panel stopped listening to me - it registered clicks, but refused to even think about applying another skin.
Thankfully, SDC let me restore an archived version and it's all happy again as 4.29[b].002 - even though SDC still tells me I have the latest version installed for some reason.
I'm hoping to get a new machine next week, and I look forward to trying it then though.
I suppose I ought to a note on the news groups that this latest build breaks something in some cases....
Thankfully, SDC let me restore an archived version and it's all happy again as 4.29[b].002 - even though SDC still tells me I have the latest version installed for some reason.
I'm hoping to get a new machine next week, and I look forward to trying it then though.
I suppose I ought to a note on the news groups that this latest build breaks something in some cases....
Sput
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:39 PM
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:39 PM
Duty done...bug report made on the news group...it probably needs more details and a screen shot or two to illustrate fully, but I'll see if it gets fixed anyhow
mormegil
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:43 PM
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:43 PM
I work at Stardock, and I did not even know about this, It is very cool. Good Job Niel.
White_Moth
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:56 PM
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:56 PM
Yes indeed, thanks Niel, well done, works great for me.
DesignCaddy
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:22 PM
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:22 PM
ok.. so my question.. does it do anything other then morph?
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Reply #1 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:43 AM