Could you possibly make a plugin like the MM5 one for Speedfan? I want to be able to show on my desktop with avedesk using systats.
Here is the program http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
I want it to be able to show temps, fan speeds and voltages.
If you could get this working I would be very grateful. 
Speedfan doesn't have an API as such but it does use a shared memory area which can be accessed by third party software. One issue is that it can only be accessed by processes with admin privileges. As I can only get SysStats to work on XP with admin privileges (using YZDock w. v2.0.1, the link says 2.0.3 but they only seem to host 2.0.1) this wouldn't be problem, but IF, as I hope, SysStats is modified so it will work with limited privileges then it could be.
This problem can be alleviated by running a simple service which copies the shared memory to another shared memory area which has an appropriate security descriptor for limited user access, at say 1 second intervals. Or alternatively a service which exposes a COM+ interface that limited processes can access could simply read the shared memory and provide the info on request.
The developer can provide the shared mem info (maybe you could persuade him to use a security descriptor when he creates his shared mem too!), or if you're really stuck I might be able to help.
Simon
The shared memory area is published as 'SFSharedMemory_ALM' and is the following format:
type
TSharedMem = packed record
version:word;
flags :word;
MemSize:integer;
handle :THandle;
NumTemps:word;
NumFans :word;
NumVolts:word;
temps:array[0..31] of integer;
fans :array[0..31] of integer;
volts:array[0..31] of integer;
end;
It's Delphi code, I know you chaps use C++ generally, I can usually convert C to Delphi but I can't do the reverse I'm afraid, but I'm sure you'll manage!
I used the following to access the area:
var
pSFSharedMem, pSvcSharedMem: ^TSharedMem;
hSFMapFile, hSvcMapFile: THandle;
SecurityDesc: TSecurityDescriptor;
SecurityAttr: TSecurityAttributes;
const
SFVirtualFileName = 'SFSharedMemory_ALM';
DataSize = sizeof(TSharedMem);
SECURITY_DESCRIPTOR_REVISION = 1; { Win32 constant not defined in Delphi }
procedure CreateSecurityDescriptor;
begin
{ By default on Windows NT, created mutexes are accessible only by the user
running the process. We need our mutexes to be accessible to all users, so
that the mutex detection can work across user sessions in Windows XP. To
do this we use a security descriptor with a null DACL. }
InitializeSecurityDescriptor(@SecurityDesc, SECURITY_DESCRIPTOR_REVISION);
// This null (delphi nil) ACL will give security conscious coders heart-attacks!
SetSecurityDescriptorDacl(@SecurityDesc, True, nil, False);
SecurityAttr.nLength := SizeOf(SecurityAttr);
SecurityAttr.lpSecurityDescriptor := @SecurityDesc;
SecurityAttr.bInheritHandle := False;
end;
Here's a basic hack to demonstrate usage of the area and copying it to another shared memory area available to
all users. More work could probably be done with the ACL if tighter security was required.
procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject);
begin
try
// Open SpeedFan's shared memory area
hSFMapFile := OpenFileMapping(FILE_MAP_READ, false, SFVirtualFileName);
// get the pointer to the actual data
if hSFMapFile <> 0 then
pSFSharedMem := MapViewOfFile(hSFMapFile, FILE_MAP_READ, 0, 0, DataSize);
// Create the service's shared memory area (for limited users to read)
CreateSecurityDescriptor;
hSvcMapFile :=
CreateFileMapping($FFFFFFFF, @SecurityAttr, PAGE_READWRITE, 0, DataSize, 'SFSvcSharedMem');
if hSvcMapFile <> 0 then
pSvcSharedMem := MapViewOfFile(hSvcMapFile, FILE_MAP_WRITE, 0, 0, DataSize);
// Copy Speedfans protected data to our services data area for use by limited users
pSvcSharedMem^ := pSFSharedMem^;
// Do something with the data
showmessage('Get SFSvcSharedMem');
finally
// Clean up
UnmapViewOfFile(pSFSharedMem);
CloseHandle(hSFMapFile);
UnmapViewOfFile(pSvcSharedMem);
CloseHandle(hSvcMapFile);
end;//finally
end;
Hope this helps,
Simon
I'm trying to write an Y'z docklet to display SF data at the moment, I'll let you know how it goes, but it won't be user friendly!
Simon
that would be awesome!!
I've coded a basic docklet for YZdock that displays a temp over the icon and up to 3 fan speeds in the text label above it but have a few loose ends to tie up (a read me and the legal stuff). It relies on speedfan being installed as a service and the docklet comes with another service which needs to be installed too.
The total size of the package is small but I can't host it myself. If anyone could give me a few pointers as to where it could be hosted for download (here somewhere, or maybe I should approach speedfan's developer) I'd be grateful.
Simon
Go to www.dockex.com.
Thanks Herd, it took me a while but when you click Register it all becomes clear...
That would be great, look forward to seeing it. I'll be posting the YZ docklet soon in the meantime (when I can get my hand on a printscreen button or find another way to capture YZDock).
Good luck with the job hunting, may your next be lucrative!
Simon
That would be great, look forward to seeing it. I'll be posting the YZ docklet soon in the meantime (when I can get my hand on a printscreen button or find another way to capture YZDock).Good luck with the job hunting, may your next be lucrative!
Simon
Wow excellent, I gave up hope after the first reply seeing as it was from the man himself. You have given me hope though.
Look forward to it, I just hope that avedesks next version is not so buggy.
I just hope that avedesks next version is not so buggy.
yeah, andreas, can you see to that... 
:D
I've registered the initial release version at www.dockex.com but it may take a while before they approve it. Hopefully it will be available for download in a day or two.
Simon
Ahh your online Cool I have been using sysstats and find it great. Still wating on this ini/dll file for speedfan. Any news from simon? That site has not updated for ages:(
I submitted it a while ago but...
1. A service is part of the package - I included an incorrect one that doesn't work and can't correct the problem until the account is activated.
2. I've tried emailing but all attempts bouce with 'mailbox full' so..
I guess the manager of the site has his hands too full to deal with it at the mo.
However, I have developed an OD docklet and submitted it (it includes the correct service too!) at wincustomize.com (yesterday) but again they say it takes up to 5 days, so all I can say is keep your fingers crossed.
The OD docklet is here
Simon
I submitted it a while ago but...1. A service is part of the package - I included an incorrect one that doesn't work and can't correct the problem until the account is activated.
2. I've tried emailing but all attempts bouce with 'mailbox full' so..
I guess the manager of the site has his hands too full to deal with it at the mo.
However, I have developed an OD docklet and submitted it (it includes the correct service too!) at wincustomize.com (yesterday) but again they say it takes up to 5 days, so all I can say is keep your fingers crossed.
The OD docklet is here
Simon
Could you email the fixed version to me? Pm for my email, I really wanna try this
Judge, I hope you don't mind, but with the OD version available at wincustomize.com for the screenshot I used your 'meter' icon. The icon's not included as part of the download, and I've commented and acknowledged your Systats work so folks will know about your excellent work!
Simon
Recall, for a limited time only I'll upload it to my webspace so you can download it from there. It won't be there long 'cos they may stop my service for the rest of the month if my quota is exceeded! I'll edit this post with the url, the readme should cover everything but if not then start a new thread in the YZ dock section and I'll respond when I can.
Simon
Recall, for a limited time only I'll upload it to my webspace so you can download it from there. It won't be there long 'cos they may stop my service for the rest of the month if my quota is exceeded! I'll edit this post with the url an start a new thread in the right spot at aqua-soft.Simon
Thanks mate
Well I have speedfan integrated into SysStats. Look for a release in the next few days.
Awesome, having a few probs getting simons to work. Cant wait:D
woo hoo! downloading now....
THX!
edit: OMG!!! not only does this work great, but...TYTYTY for fixing whatever it was that was causing the hanging on saving/closing. (the memory leak, perhaps?) this is an amazing update, thx!
You can download the latest version of syststats here.It has the followig improvements:
- A speedfan meter - clearly you should run speedfan before you try and use it.
- Doesn't leak memory like a sieve any more
- Has much faster load/save times.
- If you change the update interval of a meter it will take immediate effect.
You should consider this to be a beta (I've tested it extensively on one machine only!).
To install, quit anything that is using SysStats and unzip directly into your AveDesk/ObjectDock folder. Or for AveDesk you can rename the .zip to .aveinst and double-click it.
I would be interested (though depressed) by any bug reports.
I cant seem to find the speedfan config? I feel like a klutz, coul you point me where it is?
EDIT> Ok I found them in where you manually add a meter in configure, but where would I get the images from to get the readings? For example MM5 has its own docklet? I very much appreciate your work, just need pointing in the right direction
Thanks gratefully, but I just cannot get it to work 
I am not sure why, but when I add your speedfan.ini the image is blank? All I get is the owrd sysstat appear on the desktop.
Here is my speedfan ini for my mobo, maybe this will help?
xxx version 2.01xxx Link UniqueID=ISA@$290
Name=ISA
Address=$290
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=PCI@$0
Name=PCI
Address=$0
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMBusnForce2@$4C00
Name=SMBus
Address=$4C00
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMBusnForce2@$4C40
Name=SMBus
Address=$4C40
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMBusI2CNVidia@$3D403E3F
Name=SMBus
Address=$3D403E3F
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMBusI2CNVidia@$3D403637
Name=SMBus
Address=$3D403637
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMBusI2CNVidia@$3D405051
Name=SMBus
Address=$3D405051
xxx end
xxx Link UniqueID=SMART@$0
Name=SMART
Address=$0
xxx end
xxx Sensor UniqueID=Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
Name=Winbond W83627THF
UsedBUS=ISA
Address=$290
Link=ISA
StickyProps=3
Property=13 |PWM 1 mode| set to |Manual PWM Control|
Property=14 |PWM 2 mode| set to |Manual PWM Control|
Property=19 |PWM 3 mode| set to |Manual PWM Control|
xxx end
xxx Sensor UniqueID=MAX6648@$4C(onSMBusI2CNVidia@$3D405051)
Name=MAX6648
UsedBUS=I2CNVidia SMBus
Address=$4C
Link=SMBus
StickyProps=0
xxx end
xxx Sensor UniqueID=WDC WD800JB-00ETA0WD-WCAHL6044608
Name=HD0 (80.0GB)
UsedBUS=SMART
Address=$0
Link=SMART
StickyProps=0
xxx end
xxx Sensor UniqueID=NikimiA6W2183587
Name=HD1 (30.0GB)
UsedBUS=SMART
Address=$1
Link=SMART
StickyProps=0
xxx end
xxx Sensor UniqueID=SAMSUNG SP1614C0696J1FX908334
Name=HD2 (160.0GB)
UsedBUS=SMART
Address=$2
Link=SMART
StickyProps=0
xxx end
xxx the end
xxx Pwm 2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=CPU
active=true
min=40
max=100
variate=true
xxx end
xxx Pwm 1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=System
active=true
min=85
max=100
variate=true
xxx end
xxx Pwm 3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Case
active=true
min=0
max=100
variate=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=CPU
active=true
wanted=50
warning=70
offset=0
intray=true
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=System
active=true
wanted=50
warning=60
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Case
active=true
wanted=40
warning=50
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 1 from MAX6648@$4C(onSMBusI2CNVidia@$3D405051)
name=Local Temp
active=false
wanted=40
warning=50
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 2 from MAX6648@$4C(onSMBusI2CNVidia@$3D405051)
name=Remote Temp
active=false
wanted=40
warning=50
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 1 from WDC WD800JB-00ETA0WD-WCAHL6044608
name=HD0
active=false
wanted=40
warning=50
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Temp 1 from SAMSUNG SP1614C0696J1FX908334
name=HD2
active=false
wanted=40
warning=50
offset=0
intray=false
UsedPwms=3
pwm=2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
pwm=3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Fan 2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=CPU Fan
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Fan 1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=System Fan
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Fan 3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Case
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 1 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Vcore
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 2 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=+12V
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 3 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=3.3V
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 4 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Vcc
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 5 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Vin2
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 6 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=5Vsb
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
xxx Volt 7 from Winbond W83627THF@$290(onISA@$290)
name=Vbat
active=true
logged=false
xxx end
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