Big disappointments with new version

[BlueDev]

Sorry, this got sent before I was done.

Other than those two big issues, I like the update. But please, please
think of us who don't have a vid card that can do per pixel (my old laptop
here), and let us have decreased performance if we desire. Thanks guys.

Peter

First off, lest I seem ungrateful, thanks for the update for WindowFX.
But there are some serious problems I have with it, and I desparately hope
they can be addressed.
First off
-Shadows: For some reason I cannot enable shadows at all. My guess is
because my video card doesn't support per pixel alpha transparency.
However, with constant alpha blending I have been happily using shadows
ever since I purchased my Object Desktop subscription a couple of years
ago. If I cannot enable this because of the lack of per pixel, please
reconsider and allow us to at least have the same capabilities we have
with the current beta. Since shadows are the main reason I use WindowFX,
I either won't be updating or will be hunting down a copy of Yz shadow to
use instead.
-Taskbar previews: Totally cool idea, but totally useless for those of us
who like our taskbar on the top of the screen, as the previews show up in
the ether of off screen space. Again, it would be great to have them drop
below the taskbar

[BlueDev]

So, now I realize that shadows are disabled for per pixel skins. Any work
around for this? I know, I know, I just need a new laptop. But it is still
a while off. Thanks again.

Peter

First off, lest I seem ungrateful, thanks for the update for WindowFX.
But there are some serious problems I have with it, and I desparately hope
they can be addressed.
First off
-Shadows: For some reason I cannot enable shadows at all. My guess is
because my video card doesn't support per pixel alpha transparency.
However, with constant alpha blending I have been happily using shadows
ever since I purchased my Object Desktop subscription a couple of years
ago. If I cannot enable this because of the lack of per pixel, please
reconsider and allow us to at least have the same capabilities we have
with the current beta. Since shadows are the main reason I use WindowFX,
I either won't be updating or will be hunting down a copy of Yz shadow to
use instead.
-Taskbar previews: Totally cool idea, but totally useless for those of us
who like our taskbar on the top of the screen, as the previews show up in
the ether of off screen space. Again, it would be great to have them drop
below the taskbar

[Neil Banfield]

Post by BlueDev
So, now I realize that shadows are disabled for per pixel skins. Any work
around for this? I know, I know, I just need a new laptop. But it is still
a while off. Thanks again.

If your WB is running a per pixel skin, then your hardware is capable of
per pixel acceleration in which case the shadows should be made part of
the WB5 skin instead (like arrow & aura do)

The issue with taskbar previews when the taskbar is at the top of the
screen is being looked into.


Neil

Post by BlueDev
Peter

First off, lest I seem ungrateful, thanks for the update for WindowFX.
But there are some serious problems I have with it, and I desparately hope
they can be addressed.
First off
-Shadows: For some reason I cannot enable shadows at all. My guess is
because my video card doesn't support per pixel alpha transparency.
However, with constant alpha blending I have been happily using shadows
ever since I purchased my Object Desktop subscription a couple of years
ago. If I cannot enable this because of the lack of per pixel, please
reconsider and allow us to at least have the same capabilities we have
with the current beta. Since shadows are the main reason I use WindowFX,
I either won't be updating or will be hunting down a copy of Yz shadow to
use instead.
-Taskbar previews: Totally cool idea, but totally useless for those of us
who like our taskbar on the top of the screen, as the previews show up in
the ether of off screen space. Again, it would be great to have them drop
below the taskbar

[BlueDev]

Post by Neil Banfield

Post by BlueDev
So, now I realize that shadows are disabled for per pixel skins. Any
work around for this? I know, I know, I just need a new laptop. But it
is still a while off. Thanks again.

If your WB is running a per pixel skin, then your hardware is capable of
per pixel acceleration in which case the shadows should be made part of
the WB5 skin instead (like arrow & aura do)

Neil,

Thanks for the info. So I guess there is a problem. I will try to be as
clear as possible.

I have an older video card that does not support per pixel. So if I use
some of the newer WB 5 skins I get a semi transparent taskbar, but not
window borders or shadows, since my card doesn't support that. Currently I
am running Glitch, by Omart. It doesn't have transparency, but I still
cannot enable shadows. So there must be some sort of problem. Also, it
would be really nice to be able to have shadows via WindowFX even if the
skin has it, since I cannot use those shadows due to older hardware. Hope
that clears things up.

Peter

[CMM]

I do NOT have WB installed. I see no shadows available in the drop down
list. Nor any transitions.
What's going on? My card supports per pixel shading and all that jazz.
Shadows worked fine with the other WindowFX versions.

[Alain]

Post by CMM
I do NOT have WB installed. I see no shadows available in the drop down
list. Nor any transitions.
What's going on? My card supports per pixel shading and all that jazz.
Shadows worked fine with the other WindowFX versions.

You are missing some registry entries: those pointing to the folders containing the shadows and
transition scripts.
Best solution: uninstall then reinstall.

[CMM]

I tried Uninstall and Reinstall (via Stardock). Didn't work.
I'll see if I can hunt down some clue in the registry.
Right now, I'm more worried about the missing "Enable hardware..." button.

[Wayne]

I was just updating and thought I'd check here for others first
impressions before I rebooted (WB update as well).
I was impressed to see about Taskbar previews, but if they are indeed as
you say, then I will have the same problem. I prefer the taskbar up top.
I'm sure they can either adjust the code or add an option though. Even
so I doubt I'd see the previews as its not like I have empty space below
the taskbar to see them.

-Taskbar previews: Totally cool idea, but totally useless for those of us
who like our taskbar on the top of the screen, as the previews show up in
the ether of off screen space. Again, it would be great to have them drop
below the taskbar

[Wayne]

Ok now I can really comment that I have it running.
The Wizard is a nice idea to help people get it set up initially,
especially if new to the program.
As mentioned the taskbar preview is nice, but totally useless for us top
of the screen taskbar users. I would imagine side taskbar users would
have a problem as well.

I had recently tried using TaskbarXP which is a nice app for alternative
Alt+Tab control. However now WinFX has one. Its quite a nice one.
Although it took me by surprise at first when the screen went dark. It
does make it easier to see the windows and switch. It will take getting
used to, but will give it a good run through.

Post by Wayne
I was just updating and thought I'd check here for others first
impressions before I rebooted (WB update as well).
I was impressed to see about Taskbar previews, but if they are indeed as
you say, then I will have the same problem. I prefer the taskbar up top.
I'm sure they can either adjust the code or add an option though. Even
so I doubt I'd see the previews as its not like I have empty space below
the taskbar to see them.

-Taskbar previews: Totally cool idea, but totally useless for those of
us who like our taskbar on the top of the screen, as the previews show
up in the ether of off screen space. Again, it would be great to have
them drop below the taskbar