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Frogboy
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Reply #26 December 18, 2007 3:30:06 AM
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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
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Frogboy
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Reply #27 December 18, 2007 5:55:00 AM
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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.


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.
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Frogboy
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Reply #28 December 18, 2007 5:59:40 AM
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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.
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Frogboy
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Reply #29 December 18, 2007 6:01:41 AM
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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.
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Frogboy
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Reply #30 December 18, 2007 6:37:25 AM
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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 ?
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Frogboy
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Reply #31 December 18, 2007 7:11:51 AM
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Just go on settings and tweak how you wish.
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Frogboy
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Reply #32 December 18, 2007 7:36:41 AM
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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..
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Frogboy
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Reply #33 December 18, 2007 8:26:19 AM
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We plan on sending out the email to existing CursorXP Plus customers this week!  Stay tuned.
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Frogboy
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Reply #34 December 18, 2007 8:39:06 AM
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I am waiting patiently for my email (so hurry it up already!!!!!!!!!!)  
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Frogboy
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Reply #35 December 18, 2007 8:55:06 AM
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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.
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Reply #36 December 18, 2007 9:11:12 AM
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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.
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Frogboy
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Reply #37 December 18, 2007 9:19:29 AM
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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 support@stardock.com

Sorry for the trouble!   

-Mike
[Stardock Support]

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Frogboy
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Reply #38 December 18, 2007 9:20:24 AM
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I don't care how serious things get, I never use default windows cursor.
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Reply #39 December 18, 2007 9:29:50 AM
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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. ( 
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Reply #40 December 18, 2007 9:36:32 AM
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I cannot change any cursor while using this product.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks
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Frogboy
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Reply #41 December 18, 2007 9:42:16 AM
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What happens when you double-click on a pack?
After that, close and reopen and try again using the "apply" button.
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Reply #42 December 18, 2007 9:43:13 AM
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I like how when I double-click on something there is a "spark" left behind.  Very cool.
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Reply #43 December 18, 2007 10:09:30 AM
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Since I can't use this program (not enough RAM). When someone makes a cursor using CursorFX, will I be able to use it with CursorXP?
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Frogboy
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Reply #44 December 18, 2007 10:10:14 AM
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I have tried your sugestions and no luck so far

uninstalled the program and reinstalled it but again with no luck

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Frogboy
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Reply #45 December 18, 2007 10:13:00 AM
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Just wow... this is awesome. Nice work guys, bout time this was released
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Frogboy
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Reply #46 December 18, 2007 10:15:41 AM
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I'm using the free version on Vista. I did not have courser xp installed.

Every Thing works great. Thanks Stardock team!

Cant wait till release of cursor fx comes out.

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Frogboy
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Reply #47 December 18, 2007 10:39:18 AM
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When someone makes a cursor using CursorFX, will I be able to use it with CursorXP?
You are asking if CursorXp will be upgraded to read both .CurXPTheme and .CursorFX file types?
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Frogboy
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Reply #48 December 18, 2007 11:28:06 AM
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No...Will I be able to use a cursor made with FX on my CursorXp free version? Are the file types the same?

edit: by your question it looks like the file types are not the same, and it looks like I wont be able to use them... unless the file type can be changed?
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Reply #49 December 18, 2007 12:07:46 PM
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edit: by your question it looks like the file types are not the same, and it looks like I wont be able to use them... unless the file type can be changed?


CursorXP cannot read the new .CursorFX theme format.
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Frogboy
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Reply #50 December 18, 2007 1:18:15 PM
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I am having trouble geting this program to work.

I have tried the suggestion's from Zubac but still no luck

Could the problem be the fact that it is a beta version of the software

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you
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