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AndreasV
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« on: October 03, 2009, 03:54:34 pm »

We are closing for a 1.5 release of VSB 1.5 which focusses on Windows 7 RTM compatibility.

Fixed so far for Win7 compatibility
  • lastImageId is now set correctly by default, newly compiled themes will no longer crash when logging on
  • Fixed memory leak when opening a lot of themes
  • searching is somewhat faster
  • STREAM/atlas generator works better for border cases resulting in smaller STREAMS for better system performance
  • One-time uxtheme patcher are now launched correctly
  • Windows 7 classes, parts and states are finalized (PandaX)
  • Vista to Windows 7 MsStyles converter has been fixed (PandaX)
  • Made multiple images such as DPI or glyphs more discoverable (see screenshot)
  • Open-file dialogs not working should be fixed now (upgraded GUI library to new version)

Could not reproduce
  • DEFAULTPANESIZE:RECT not being modifiable on Windows 7, seem to work for me so far. Would love to get more input on it

StartButton
I've also almost finished a project that allows one to change the startbutton in Windows 7, without modifying explorer.exe. I'm not quite sure if it will be released publicly, since there is also commercial interest from a 3rd party.

Input is appreciated! I would like to get in contact with someone that experienced the open-file-dialogs-stop-working-after-a-while bug to verify the new GUI library version fixed this problem.
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ka-la
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 04:34:40 pm »

Cant wait.... So cool. Really.
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 08:16:22 pm »

Great news!  Thanks for the update.

The Explorer button replacement idea sounds great.  I know a lot of people will be interested in it because the default orb looks quite terrible in the way it's presented in the Superbar (the borders of the orb touching the edges just makes it feel forced in or slapped on without much thought).
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 02:53:51 am »

wow can't wait for the update
If you don't release the start button app with VSB
Do you have an idea what that app will cost

I think it should be part of VSB but that is my thoughts
you do what is best for you and what you think is right

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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2009, 07:59:10 am »

If I understand correctly, the little start button app would have to be installed by whoever wants to configure there start button?
Then would the graphic by changed by selecting a bmp / png from within the program?
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2009, 07:10:09 pm »

Hi there,

I had this dialog open problem and want to be a beta tester.

About the startbutton, I think it should be part of avestyler/stylebuilder, I think a lot of people would be happy about it and since I bought the two apps, it would be very kindly of you Cheesy
so much for the customer satisfaction... Wink

take care
-Chris
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2009, 06:30:09 pm »

can you add basic theme test button for when you are editing the basic non aero images, because there is only aero test button.
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2009, 06:44:38 pm »

can you add basic theme test button for when you are editing the basic non aero images, because there is only aero test button.

I second that one that way we can make our themes for aero and basic
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2009, 10:07:58 pm »

I must say, VSB/W7SB would be incomplete without the start button application. Also, selling the start button application would be considered cheap. No offense, really.
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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2009, 02:59:47 am »

can you add basic theme test button for when you are editing the basic non aero images, because there is only aero test button.

That would be helpful.
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« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2009, 05:04:01 pm »

+ Added an option to Switch between Basic/Aero mode (shift+click = test in basic mode directly)
+ Added an option to search for colors reliable, either by r,g,b or #FF00FF notation. Also searches colors in images
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2009, 05:33:49 pm »

The new search-option for colors sounds great, especially to search colors in images. Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2009, 07:23:28 pm »

Woah... Nice, when is the release date?
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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2009, 10:11:23 pm »

Fixed:
  + DEFAULTPANESIZE:RECT edits not being saved in the msstyles file
  + disappearing "add property" buttons
  + missing icons on Windows 7

Added:
  + VSB window positioning is now saved & restored
  + last open file is opened by default
  + image dimensions are displayed in the image viewer
  + shift + click the "edit" button to change the image editor used
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2009, 02:28:31 pm »

what do you think about an option that greys out menus in the left, which doesnt contain anything. Smiley ?
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« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2009, 05:35:03 am »

Can you fix the non stop crashing. It keeps crashing as soon as i import a image.

Fixed:
  + DEFAULTPANESIZE:RECT edits not being saved in the msstyles file
  + disappearing "add property" buttons
  + missing icons on Windows 7

Added:
  + VSB window positioning is now saved & restored
  + last open file is opened by default
  + image dimensions are displayed in the image viewer
  + shift + click the "edit" button to change the image editor used
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« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2009, 01:10:02 pm »

What OS/Build do you run? I've got a report from someone that had that issue on Windows 7 Build 7100.
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« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2009, 02:09:40 am »

Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit

Vista stylebuilder 1.4 worked fine, but as soon as i install 1.5, it crashes non stop.

What OS/Build do you run? I've got a report from someone that had that issue on Windows 7 Build 7100.
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« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2009, 10:27:32 am »

Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit

Vista stylebuilder 1.4 worked fine, but as soon as i install 1.5, it crashes non stop.


Are you using SP1/SP2 ? if you use RTM (sp0) then update at least to sp1.
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« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2009, 12:39:29 am »

im on sp2

Are you using SP1/SP2 ? if you use RTM (sp0) then update at least to sp1.
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