Published on August 20, 2009 By ZubaZ In DeskScapes

A DeskScapes beta has been released.  This build has a new user interface, effects that can be applied to dreams, and works on XP, Vista, and Windows 7.  Sadly, the effects are Windows Vista and Windows 7 only.

Double-clicking a dream no longer loads a dream.  You will need to use the "Apply changes" button.

Post anything that looks odd.  Make sure to give us your system information including your video card, your OS (including 32 or 64 bit), and if it's hard to explain (or even if it isn't) a screenshot.

You may want to ensure you have the latest DirectX9 runtimes (even on Win7) by installing the following : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en

There is an issue on some machines with some dreams where the UI may crash out when it builds the dream list.  There will be an update on Friday morning to resolve this.


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on Aug 29, 2009

Neophil,do you have the 190.38 drivers installed? You may want to take yrags advice from this thread ,reply#10.LINK and install 186.18 instead. Some people have had problems with 190.38.

Nope i have the MSI card specific latest version avaible: 175.16

on Aug 29, 2009

Yes, I am using the new beta of deskscapes 3.0

on Aug 30, 2009

Where can I reload the previous version before this beta?It worked really well - the 2.90 version won't run my dreams. They just show up on the desktop like a regular wallpaper, but they aren't animated. I really want the other version back. Please?

on Aug 30, 2009

Hi again. I downloaded the public version and now it wants me to pay for it before it will work. What do I do now,besides just have a good cry? Ever since I tried the beta, my computer has been acting like something gone crazy - nothing from Impulse will work right.

on Aug 30, 2009

FINALLY! It's going now; after downloading the previous version, I upgraded to the beta again, and it's working like a champ. Thank you for being so patient with me.  

on Aug 30, 2009

nothing from Impulse will work right.

You know... If you get that aggravated by stuff not working... Don't use beta software. And if the stable version doesn't work for you, don't use the software at all and wait 'til they release a stable version that works.

In the long run, it's better for your health.

on Aug 30, 2009

Neil Banfield
For applying WMV/MPG files, just point deskscapes to the folder and it will show them in the UI.  Or drag the video file into the UI and it will copy it to the dreams folder and show it in the UI.

thnx Neil, it works perfect but has the option of applying dreams by double clicking gone forever? OR it would be back in the final version of new Deskscapes?

 

RedneckDude

Quoting Neil Banfield, reply 83For applying WMV/MPG files, just point deskscapes to the folder and it will show them in the UI.  Or drag the video file into the UI and it will copy it to the dreams folder and show it in the UI.

You used to be able to do the same thing with wallpapers with the windowblinds UI. That no longer works with the beta.

So what's your opinion Redneck ? Should those options be back in final versions of both the programs?

 

on Aug 30, 2009

Nope i have the MSI card specific latest version avaible: 175.16

... which are bringing as well an XP crash with blue screen error relative to graphic card

Though i went back to originals drivers of my MSI card and now i've tested that the trouble may come with which kind of screensaver is on ...

Example: with that Dream: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=1092&libid=50 (Sunset Boat Ride) and that Screensaver: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=366&libid=40 (Eye of the World) i get a crash when screensaver is loading and/or on reboot / log on, and with same Dream but that screensaver: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=562&libid=40 (Oneida Lake Sunset) everything's goes fine (the whole with Gloss-Burgundy WB)

Where's the bug ?

on Aug 30, 2009

Hi. Great! I finally can get Win7 Support for my Deskscapes! No problems yet on my win7 64bit. Now, one more BIG request...please, pretty please, add a changer to the program...so we don't have to manually change the dreams. That is the only reason I wouldn't have my dreams set. Win7 has a builtin changer for desktops now. Adding Dream changing to the mix would be perfect! Thanks!

on Aug 31, 2009

amitsaran


You used to be able to do the same thing with wallpapers with the windowblinds UI. That no longer works with the beta.
So what's your opinion Redneck ? Should those options be back in final versions of both the programs?

 

My opinion is that no software should ever (except when there's very good reason, as in it never working anyway) drop functionality in upgrades.

on Aug 31, 2009

My opinion is that no software should ever (except when there's very good reason, as in it never working anyway) drop functionality in upgrades.

 

on Aug 31, 2009

So what's your opinion Redneck ? Should those options be back in final versions of both the programs?

My opinion is that I would like to see the drag and drop function returned to the final version of WB Config.  As for the dreams, I don't mind clicking apply, rather than double clicking. Just a redneck opinion. 

on Sep 01, 2009

So,in order to have a new pretty face on WindowBlinds Configuration , we lost  the explorer backgrounds section and drag and drop wallpaper?  This is called progress and an "upgrade"? I would appreciate some  word back on if or when they will be available again.

I realize it's a beta but I and RND have asked questions that no-one seems to want to answer. "What drag and drop ability" is not an answer.

Edit: Sorry this is in the wrong forum.   It should be in WindowBlinds. Could a Mod move it please?

on Sep 01, 2009

MainManB


Yes. It is shown as beta 2.91b. (I should learn to look closer before posting stupid questions )

Regards,

Rasmus Bertelsen

The only "stupid" questions are the one's we don't ask. Glad was able to help

on Sep 06, 2009

I'm using windows 7 and deskscapes 2.91b with desktop collage. There are times after exiting a game, the desktop will turn black, and I have to reapply the desktop collage dreamscene. This happens with or without third-party codecs installed.

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