[request] updated y'z shadow

there's a couple of apps floating around here that i'd like to use, but don't. (firefox pre-loader and iject, in case you're wondering). why am i not using them? because y'z shadow is shadowing an invisible window for each app. of course, this could be incorrect coding on the part of these apps, but i notice this 'phantom shadowing' on any window that has an invisible border extending beyond the visible window (i.e.: wmp).

so, is mr. yamaguchi still around? i assume at this point he has no intention of updating. do you think he would be open to letting someone else work on his code? is there anyone here who;s got the skills and desire? is it even possible? i suppose were talking about re-writing to make the shadow based on the visible part of the window, as opposed to just the window itself. sounds rather difficult. of course, a brand new app with this idea taken into account would be welcome also.

maybe this should be radu's next project...

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i also had that experience. even when i minimize app in rkdock. the invisible windows appear.

#251261

I would think a solution might be something to the effect of extending the capabilities of adjusting the shadow offsets. This would require a maintained list of exception programs which would allow one to assign shadow states tailored to a particular app. (an exclusion list like management of sorts) Additionally, the adjustment of the shadow on the y axis is somewhat limited right now and that would need to be expanded upon... mmm.. definitely, having a solid code base to start this would be nice. I certainly hope something comes of this

#251281

Maybe Andreas could come to the rescue and develop Aveshadow.... wouldnt it be awesome. Hope he is readin this...

#251285

I know this isn't incorrect coding on for the Firefox Preloader. What seems to be happening is that Y'z Shadow is putting a shadow under a window even though the WS_VISIBLE style is absent.

#251310

I know this isn't incorrect coding on for the Firefox Preloader. What seems to be happening is that Y'z Shadow is putting a shadow under a window even though the WS_VISIBLE style is absent.

i hope you took no offence. i'm just throwing ideas out there...

#251316

Maybe Andreas could come to the rescue and develop Aveshadow.... wouldnt it be awesome. Hope he is readin this...

You mean like this?

No worries, won't develop it further, because a) it was slow like hell (real-time blurring *is* slow) and I hardly have time for it.

#251319

@ AndreasV: can't you just paint a png shadown around the window? would that be faster?

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