Eel only showing part of his head
 

I have just had my computer serviced and since then Mr Eel does not come out.

In six passes all I could see is part of his head (lower RH corner of cave) then disappear again

Please help I miss that fella.

Thanking in advance

Keith:confused::confused:

I think that service person violated Mr. Eels privacy. Eels have short memories so I think he will soon forget this invasion and venture forth again:D

The eel moves at random, so it's probably just coincidence that he hasn't come out. There's nothing in the code to keep the eel out of sight if a computer has just been serviced :)

Jim

Thank you

For some reason he always came out at every pass.

I will let him be and see what happens.

Keith:confused:

Hi Jim,

I'm trying very hard not to add to the feature creep :D. But, when you add the new feather-duster worms and a setting to keep the starfish at the last shut-down position can you also add a setting to disable the eel? The eel is really a nice addition, but sometimes it is more serene when he stays hidden :).

Thank you for continuing with the new additions, hopefully they will not delay your home construction too much. Also, add me to the list of owners who will gladly purchase (full price) the first creature-pack when it is released... when or if it happens ;).

Jerry

The eel is part of the background and can't be turned off. For now you've got the option of using version 3.1, which is probably what you are doing.

Thanks Nicki,

Now that you reminded me, I do remember Jim saying that... but it was so long ago I forgot. :)

Jerry

Yeah, I didn't really want to open up the Interface can-o-worms.

Jim,

Will the new feather-duster worms and starfish control be added to version 3.1? Nicki is right - 3.1 is used when the mood is for fish but not eel.

Jerry

The reason I was telling people to use v3.1 was so that I could avoid opening up the User Interface code to add a control for turning the eel on and off. If I have to do that anyway to add a starfish-on-glass control, then I might as well add one for the eel.

Oh, well - I have to look at the code anyway. I'm providing it to a Japanese company to do a Droid translation.

Cool!

Jim,

I was really trying hard to NOT add much to the feature creep pile :). However, since you are willing to do it (grudgingly? :D) your labor is greatly appreciated.

Jerry

Sweet. I just got an Android phone.

The Eel is still hiding which is rather strange as he was always poking his head out.

This might be a silly question but could it be one of the Adobe programs I have not installed or its playing up.

Keith:confused::confused:

I don't see how that would have any effect.

Thanks Jim it was just a thought.

Keith:confused::confused:

Typical eel behavior:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gamY4dkpo_0

Why is the video running at 4x normal speed?

Maybe it's like photos on packages that are enlarged to show texture? ;)

Jim

That is what it used to be but certainly not that speed.

Would it help if I reinstalled the program again?

I still have my Code.

Can you give me a link to Download it again please.

Keith:confused::confused:

You can always download the program anytime from SereneScreen.com.

Are you absolutely sure you're running the version with the eel? When you press the W key, can you see the eel behind the rocks?

Jim

Thank you
That looks Fantastic.

When I press the W Key I can not see him at all.

But when the Cave is about centre screen I can just see about less than half of his head.

This is the Version I am running UA26.3.1.5563

If this is not correct what version should I be running with W7 32bit

Keith:confused:

I don't know what you're seeing in the cave, but if the eel isn't there in wireframe, then it's never there.

I believe the version on SereneScreen.com is W207.3.2.6025.

Really?

I have what I think is the recent version (with the eel). It is V 609.3.2.5991.

Is this the correct one? Maybe the D/L screen could be labelled with the available version?

Cheers........

We will be taking control of the website soon, and will include that.

Just where are you all getting that version number? My copy D/L 7/18/ 2012 under properties of MA3Ex.exe shows File version 1.0.0.0 The File Version of MarineAquarium3.scr shows as 3.2

There never was a systematic numbering system in place as far as I am aware.

Okay... found where you all are getting that version number from.. the About Screen reached by actually running the program. Which in my case is the same number as Xylem has noted

All the 3.2 versions are practically identical. Edgar had to recompile when we made some extremely minor changes for Mindspark, so a new version number is generated each time.

Perhaps this might clarify things a little... ?

... In relation to: - Version: U527.3.0.4745
Mine currently shows.... Version: W207.3.2.6025 .... And I have a fully present Harvey! :)

Thanks cj. That makes it clear that we will all be a little confused :)

Glad you're taking control, Jim. I wonder how we will know when a new version has meaningful changes. Will there possibly be an 'Update' button or some such thing added to the program?

Sorry if this has all been previously discussed ad naseum.

cheers.....

The version number would be updated when there is any significant change or addition. The next version would be 3.3.

I'm sure there will be plenty of discussion around here.

MA3Beta12d.zip

Jim I did a lot of back tracking and found this link you posted a while back.

I down loaded it to my desk top and I can see the Eel very clearly

Next question is how do I get it to my Screen saver please?

Or how can I Download it I still have my Key Code

Keith:):)

Downloading it from SereneScreen.com (or anywhere else) does not affect your Key Code.

There are 3 ways to set it as your screensaver:

You can download it from the SereneScreen page and use the automatic installer.
You can set it from the Screensaver section of Display Properties.
You can right-click on the icon or filename, and choose Install from the menu.

Jim this is what I did and finally it works Mr Eel is out and about again.

Thank you for your help.

Keith

Glad to hear it.

Shows it without waiting 4 times longer.

Yeah, but the movement is all messed up.

No problem, both MA vids deleted.