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Anybody notice the newest WB update? Wow!

March 30, 2004 10:35:32 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
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).
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Reply #1 March 30, 2004 11:43:53 AM
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Well, I guess I will go look for the update then.





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Reply #2 March 30, 2004 11:44:26 AM
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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!



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Reply #3 March 30, 2004 11:49:23 AM
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Nope, no morphing here.



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Reply #4 March 30, 2004 11:50:20 AM
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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.
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Reply #5 March 30, 2004 12:18:53 PM
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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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Reply #6 March 30, 2004 12:56:02 PM
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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...



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Reply #7 March 30, 2004 2:21:45 PM
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It's just a visual effect. Doesn't do anything to the windowblinds.
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Reply #8 March 30, 2004 2:29:24 PM
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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.
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Reply #9 March 30, 2004 2:38:19 PM
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yep...got it here too....I like it

Everything seems to "morph" for me


.....boy ol' boy I love Object Desktop...
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Reply #10 March 30, 2004 2:58:15 PM
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Just my luck, my subscription expired a few days ago...
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Reply #11 March 30, 2004 3:16:24 PM
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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.

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Reply #12 March 30, 2004 3:47:38 PM
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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.



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Reply #13 March 30, 2004 4:29:45 PM
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It sure is speedy!
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Reply #14 March 30, 2004 6:22:38 PM
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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....
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Reply #15 March 30, 2004 6:39:45 PM
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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
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Reply #16 March 30, 2004 7:43:52 PM
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I work at Stardock, and I did not even know about this, It is very cool. Good Job Niel.
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Reply #17 March 30, 2004 8:56:28 PM
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Yes indeed, thanks Niel, well done, works great for me.



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Reply #18 March 30, 2004 11:22:39 PM
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ok.. so my question.. does it do anything other then morph?
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Reply #19 March 31, 2004 1:13:14 AM
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Mine morphs looks great
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Reply #20 March 31, 2004 10:07:29 AM
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That is sweet!
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Reply #21 March 31, 2004 10:18:49 AM
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ah... I tought it might be the graphics card. It doesn't morph here.



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Reply #22 March 31, 2004 11:10:19 AM
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4.29c rc

-updates for XP for fading

3/29/04 19:27 482,864 wblind.dll
3/29/04 23:34 440,320 wbload.exe

4.29 beta
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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

-apply skins via wbconfig. See what's different.
-There may be some refresh issues with wbconfig and/or
odd dual monitor configs. Post very detailed setup info
if you see things not refreshing or changing.
-xp only updates


Copied from the release history. If you have problems, be very specific about system setup.
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Reply #23 March 31, 2004 5:13:38 PM
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It didn't seem to morph at first, but after a few skin changes I can see it! WOW!
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Reply #24 March 31, 2004 9:19:08 PM
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Whoa!!! That is so cool. You folks never cease to amaze



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Reply #25 March 31, 2004 10:26:26 PM
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I installed the newest version earlier today, and now my Outlook Express isn't skinning properly. Where the frame seprators/scrollbars and bottom taskbar should be, instead shows partial graphics of the underlying window or desktop. IE seems to be okay, it's only happening in OE.

But yes, I do see the "morphing" effect when changing skins.
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