Feature Request Crystal Addon - Page 2

rctneil · 02-04-2009, 01:53 PM

Could the digital clock and the analogue clock both come in a style so they look engraved into the crystal like some images can be altered to look engraved?

Jim Sachs · 02-04-2009, 02:12 PM

I had a misted-in "glow" in the crystal face around the digits at first, but it just made them look blurry, so I took it out. As far as a real glow, with a few months work, the fish could probably be made to be affected by it, but it would be on the far side of the fish away from the camera, so you'd never see it.

Engraved clocks - eventually that style will be an option.

Wizwad · 02-04-2009, 04:55 PM

Now, how do we get Morgan worked up? Oh yeah, I know.

Jim - how about making that digital clockface glow in the actinic lighting when that's implemented?

Jim Sachs · 02-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Sure, I'll get right on it.

Wizwad · 02-04-2009, 05:36 PM

You know some people are going to take you seriously, don't you?!

Jim Sachs · 02-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Ha, ha - probably

jroseone · 02-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Progress report - I've found a clearer "look" for the digital clock numerals. I'd been trying to stick with the traditional modular style, but that just wasn't working, so I went with this. (Eventually there will be several styles to choose from.)

Jim the digital clock looks good, but I think it would be even nicer if the text was more engraved and trasparent looking, like it was in MA2MD/2.6 but keep the color.

cjmaddy · 02-05-2009, 10:58 AM

"... like it was in MA2MD/2.6" .... Agreed! .... But please DON'T keep that hideous green colour, it will stick out like a sore thumb!

I think I dislike that "hideous green" lettering more than I think Michael, "abhors" that piece of green coral!

Jim Sachs · 02-05-2009, 11:33 AM

You'll be able to choose your own color.

As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles).

Nicki · 02-05-2009, 12:03 PM

As Kermit once said , it isn't easy being green .

cjmaddy · 02-05-2009, 12:35 PM

jroseone · 02-06-2009, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

You'll be able to choose your own color.

As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles).

Thanks Jim will the text also be somewhat transparent?

Jim Sachs · 02-06-2009, 01:27 AM

In the engraved version.

Jim Sachs · 02-06-2009, 09:08 PM

Progress report - The digital clock is in and working. The calendar is on the screen, but not hooked up yet. It's amazing how complicated a calendar can be. It just seems like some numbers in little boxes, but noooo.

Ward64 · 02-13-2009, 10:28 PM

I really love the screen saver, I have purchased the version 3, version 2.6, version 2, et al. I was dissappointed that the installer version of version 3 doesn't give any crystal options yet. When it does become available, will I need to buy another version? Or will an upgrade be made available? Thanks for all the effort on another great screen saver.

feldon34 · 02-13-2009, 11:31 PM

Ward,

First welcome to the forums.

You don't have to wait for the Installer version. You can grab the current version with the Clock/Crystal right here:
http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip

It is unknown exactly when the Installer version will be upgraded to include these new features. If you want to stay up to date with the latest features, then download the beta and just write it over top of your existing version.

You purchased MA3 which means you are covered at least until Marine Aquarium 3 comes out of beta and possibly for years to come.

There will be some add-ons like Creatures (Coral Shrimp, Eels, etc.) at some point down the road which will cost a little bit extra.

cjmaddy · 02-14-2009, 03:52 AM

Jim, IMO, you really need that button/message to tell new buyer's of MA3....

* This is a work in progress! *
Check HERE, for current version

Otherwise, I think you may be inundated with posts like the above.

feldon34 · 02-14-2009, 09:45 AM

My idea of having a message "This Marine Aquarium 3 beta was released 37 days ago. Would you like to check for the latest version?" was not implemented. I don't expect anything like it to be used.

Jim Sachs · 02-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Yeah, we'll probably go with something like that. Been busy - I've got three things going right now.

Ward64 · 02-15-2009, 10:24 AM

Thank you for the swift response. I found it very difficult to find the answers to my question in the thousands of other posts. I copied a link to the beta test download to keep it up to date with the most recent version, and I'll be keeping an eye on the forum to see the new features that come out. Thanks again for all the help.

02-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#22
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	I had a misted-in "glow" in the crystal face around the digits at first, but it just made them look blurry, so I took it out. As far as a real glow, with a few months work, the fish could probably be made to be affected by it, but it would be on the far side of the fish away from the camera, so you'd never see it. Engraved clocks - eventually that style will be an option. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-04-2009, 04:55 PM	#23
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	Now, how do we get Morgan worked up? Oh yeah, I know. Jim - how about making that digital clockface glow in the actinic lighting when that's implemented? Mark ----------- Intel i7 12700K \| Aorus Z690 Pro \| Corsair DDR5 5600 32GB \| Asus Dual RTX3060ti 6GB v2 Mini OC \| Corsair RM850 Gold PSU \| 1TB NVMe M.2 WD Black SN850 \| 4TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD \| Corsair Airflow 5000D Case \| HP 32QHD 4K Monitor \| Windows 11 x64 Professional

02-04-2009, 05:15 PM	#24
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Sure, I'll get right on it. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-04-2009, 05:36 PM	#25
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	You know some people are going to take you seriously, don't you?! Mark ----------- Intel i7 12700K \| Aorus Z690 Pro \| Corsair DDR5 5600 32GB \| Asus Dual RTX3060ti 6GB v2 Mini OC \| Corsair RM850 Gold PSU \| 1TB NVMe M.2 WD Black SN850 \| 4TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD \| Corsair Airflow 5000D Case \| HP 32QHD 4K Monitor \| Windows 11 x64 Professional

02-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#26
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Ha, ha - probably Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#21
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Could the digital clock and the analogue clock both come in a style so they look engraved into the crystal like some images can be altered to look engraved?

02-05-2009, 10:18 AM	#27
jroseone Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 93	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Progress report - I've found a clearer "look" for the digital clock numerals. I'd been trying to stick with the traditional modular style, but that just wasn't working, so I went with this. (Eventually there will be several styles to choose from.) Jim the digital clock looks good, but I think it would be even nicer if the text was more engraved and trasparent looking, like it was in MA2MD/2.6 but keep the color.

02-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#28
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	"... like it was in MA2MD/2.6" .... Agreed! .... But please DON'T keep that hideous green colour, it will stick out like a sore thumb! I think I dislike that "hideous green" lettering more than I think Michael, "abhors" that piece of green coral!

02-05-2009, 11:33 AM	#29
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	You'll be able to choose your own color. As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles). Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#30
Nicki Sugar Plum Fairy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,267	As Kermit once said , it isn't easy being green . Run you clever boy. And remember...

02-05-2009, 12:35 PM	#31
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854

02-06-2009, 01:24 AM	#32
jroseone Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 93	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: You'll be able to choose your own color. As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles). Thanks Jim will the text also be somewhat transparent?

02-06-2009, 01:27 AM	#33
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	In the engraved version. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#34
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Progress report - The digital clock is in and working. The calendar is on the screen, but not hooked up yet. It's amazing how complicated a calendar can be. It just seems like some numbers in little boxes, but noooo. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-13-2009, 10:28 PM	#35
Ward64 Registered Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	Hope to see it all soon. I really love the screen saver, I have purchased the version 3, version 2.6, version 2, et al. I was dissappointed that the installer version of version 3 doesn't give any crystal options yet. When it does become available, will I need to buy another version? Or will an upgrade be made available? Thanks for all the effort on another great screen saver.

02-13-2009, 11:31 PM	#36
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Ward, First welcome to the forums. You don't have to wait for the Installer version. You can grab the current version with the Clock/Crystal right here: http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip It is unknown exactly when the Installer version will be upgraded to include these new features. If you want to stay up to date with the latest features, then download the beta and just write it over top of your existing version. You purchased MA3 which means you are covered at least until Marine Aquarium 3 comes out of beta and possibly for years to come. There will be some add-ons like Creatures (Coral Shrimp, Eels, etc.) at some point down the road which will cost a little bit extra. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

02-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#37
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	Jim, IMO, you really need that button/message to tell new buyer's of MA3.... * This is a work in progress! * Check HERE, for current version Otherwise, I think you may be inundated with posts like the above.

02-14-2009, 09:45 AM	#38
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	My idea of having a message "This Marine Aquarium 3 beta was released 37 days ago. Would you like to check for the latest version?" was not implemented. I don't expect anything like it to be used. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

02-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#39
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Yeah, we'll probably go with something like that. Been busy - I've got three things going right now. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#40
Ward64 Registered Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	Just Checking Thank you for the swift response. I found it very difficult to find the answers to my question in the thousands of other posts. I copied a link to the beta test download to keep it up to date with the most recent version, and I'll be keeping an eye on the forum to see the new features that come out. Thanks again for all the help.