Beta 9J

Yodelking · 02-25-2009, 03:06 PM

Hi!

In Beta9J I get the default crystal, even though the list only says the altlogo.

If I have first the altlogo and then the default logo in the list, the default is the one showing first.

The only way I can get rid of the default is to have both in the list and set the default to 0 seconds.

henemly · 02-25-2009, 04:03 PM

Clicking the MA3 Logo button adds "SSLogo256.png, 10" to the list.
If the list is empty, it creates that same entry.
Highlight it and click Remove, add yer own logo(s) and they will be
the only ones that show then (at least on my copy).
Isn't that how it should work?

Edit: the only thing I just found is when you restart it, the default
logo is shown for a 1 second first before your custom one(s) start.
But I'm pretty sure that is normal behavior.

Jim Sachs · 02-25-2009, 08:37 PM

That's close enough to the intended behavior to get by for now.

Dale · 02-25-2009, 09:39 PM

Strange problem (can someone else duplicate it?)

Installed version, with Beta9J renamed to MarineAquarium3.scr and placed in \windows\system32

MA3 does NOT exhibit the problem below when started by clicking on the desktop icon, nor when started automatically as screensaver.

To duplicate the problem:
Right-click on the desktop
Select Properties (bringing up the Display Properties dialog box).
Select the Screen Saver Tab
Click on Settings
Click on Clock and Logo (it is not necessary to make any change here)
Click on OK
Problem: [MarineAquarium3 Beta9 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.]

This only happens when the OK button is clicked - and does NOT happen if the Cancel button is clicked.

Of course, needs confirmation - this obscure problem might just be on my computer. WXP Pro. (I haven't had a chance to test this on Vista or W7)

dondragon62 · 02-25-2009, 09:44 PM

I encountered this on my Vista but only when I first install the file and hit settings, when the screensaver runs after that it works fine.

Dale · 02-25-2009, 10:02 PM

Confirmed as completely repeatable, every time, on a different system from original report, running Vista 32, and also running Windows 7.

dondragon62 · 02-25-2009, 10:03 PM

To duplicate the problem:
Right-click on the desktop
Select Properties (bringing up the Display Properties dialog box).
Select the Screen Saver Tab
Click on Settings
Click on Clock and Logo (it is not necessary to make any change here)
Click on OK
Problem: [MarineAquarium3 Beta9 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.]

This only happens when the OK button is clicked - and does NOT happen if the Cancel button is clicked.

I just did that and got the same results with Vista,I had never tryed that before just waited untill the screensaver came on and hit the space bar,I know it happens when I first plant the file in system32 and right click and hit install.

Dale · 02-25-2009, 10:15 PM

Well, of course the actual sequence, as well as the "stopped working" message, are slightly different on Vista and Windows 7.

We are supposed to find the obscure bugs, aren't we?

dwax · 02-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Don't do that on mine. I have Win XP Pro with SP3

Jim Sachs · 02-26-2009, 12:14 AM

Good bug, and excellent reporting!

OK, the cause of this one is the fact that the sound system never gets created when using the Settings mode without actually launching the program. There are some instances when opening and closing interfaces that the program was trying to send messages to the non-existant music system. Try Beta9k - http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip

Dale · 02-26-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Good bug, and excellent reporting!

OK, the cause of this one is the fact that the sound system never gets created when using the Settings mode without actually launching the program. There are some instances when opening and closing interfaces that the program was trying to send messages to the non-existant music system. Try Beta9k - http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip

Looks good to me.

Who would have thought that somebody would do that?

Jim Sachs · 02-26-2009, 12:14 PM

As long as a bug is clearly defined, and the steps to reproduce it are listed, I can usually make short work of it. The critical thing is being able to reproduce it while the debugger is running.

Dale · 02-26-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

As long as a bug is clearly defined, and the steps to reproduce it are listed, I can usually make short work of it. The critical thing is being able to reproduce it while the debugger is running.

Actually, as you pointed out, the critical thing is a complete description of exactly how to reliably reproduce the problem.

1. The exact environment - installed? where is the .scr file? Version(s) of windows, etc.

2. ALL the steps in reproducing it. And capable of reproducing it multiple times.

Something like: "downloaded the Beta and my music list is empty" or "I did almost the same thing as you said, but it works differently"..... just wastes effort.

02-25-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
Yodelking yodeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staffanstorp, Sweden Posts: 294	Beta 9J Hi! In Beta9J I get the default crystal, even though the list only says the altlogo. If I have first the altlogo and then the default logo in the list, the default is the one showing first. The only way I can get rid of the default is to have both in the list and set the default to 0 seconds. Yodelking - För god att kolsyra!

02-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	That's close enough to the intended behavior to get by for now. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-25-2009, 10:29 PM	#9
dwax Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 83	Don't do that on mine. I have Win XP Pro with SP3 By dustywax at 2011-12-13

02-26-2009, 12:14 AM	#10
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Good bug, and excellent reporting! OK, the cause of this one is the fact that the sound system never gets created when using the Settings mode without actually launching the program. There are some instances when opening and closing interfaces that the program was trying to send messages to the non-existant music system. Try Beta9k - http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium Last edited by Jim Sachs; 02-26-2009 at 01:39 AM.

02-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#12
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	As long as a bug is clearly defined, and the steps to reproduce it are listed, I can usually make short work of it. The critical thing is being able to reproduce it while the debugger is running. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-25-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Clicking the MA3 Logo button adds "SSLogo256.png, 10" to the list. If the list is empty, it creates that same entry. Highlight it and click Remove, add yer own logo(s) and they will be the only ones that show then (at least on my copy). Isn't that how it should work? Edit: the only thing I just found is when you restart it, the default logo is shown for a 1 second first before your custom one(s) start. But I'm pretty sure that is normal behavior.

02-25-2009, 09:39 PM	#4
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Strange problem (can someone else duplicate it?) Installed version, with Beta9J renamed to MarineAquarium3.scr and placed in \windows\system32 MA3 does NOT exhibit the problem below when started by clicking on the desktop icon, nor when started automatically as screensaver. To duplicate the problem: Right-click on the desktop Select Properties (bringing up the Display Properties dialog box). Select the Screen Saver Tab Click on Settings Click on Clock and Logo (it is not necessary to make any change here) Click on OK Problem: [MarineAquarium3 Beta9 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.] This only happens when the OK button is clicked - and does NOT happen if the Cancel button is clicked. Of course, needs confirmation - this obscure problem might just be on my computer. WXP Pro. (I haven't had a chance to test this on Vista or W7)

02-25-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
dondragon62 Registered Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rifle Colorado Posts: 21	I encountered this on my Vista but only when I first install the file and hit settings, when the screensaver runs after that it works fine.

02-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Confirmed as completely repeatable, every time, on a different system from original report, running Vista 32, and also running Windows 7.

02-25-2009, 10:03 PM	#7
dondragon62 Registered Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rifle Colorado Posts: 21	To duplicate the problem: Right-click on the desktop Select Properties (bringing up the Display Properties dialog box). Select the Screen Saver Tab Click on Settings Click on Clock and Logo (it is not necessary to make any change here) Click on OK Problem: [MarineAquarium3 Beta9 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.] This only happens when the OK button is clicked - and does NOT happen if the Cancel button is clicked. I just did that and got the same results with Vista,I had never tryed that before just waited untill the screensaver came on and hit the space bar,I know it happens when I first plant the file in system32 and right click and hit install.

02-25-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Well, of course the actual sequence, as well as the "stopped working" message, are slightly different on Vista and Windows 7. We are supposed to find the obscure bugs, aren't we?

02-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#11
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Good bug, and excellent reporting! OK, the cause of this one is the fact that the sound system never gets created when using the Settings mode without actually launching the program. There are some instances when opening and closing interfaces that the program was trying to send messages to the non-existant music system. Try Beta9k - http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip Looks good to me. Who would have thought that somebody would do that?

02-26-2009, 12:29 PM	#13
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: As long as a bug is clearly defined, and the steps to reproduce it are listed, I can usually make short work of it. The critical thing is being able to reproduce it while the debugger is running. Actually, as you pointed out, the critical thing is a complete description of exactly how to reliably reproduce the problem. 1. The exact environment - installed? where is the .scr file? Version(s) of windows, etc. 2. ALL the steps in reproducing it. And capable of reproducing it multiple times. Something like: "downloaded the Beta and my music list is empty" or "I did almost the same thing as you said, but it works differently"..... just wastes effort.