DExposE Expose Clone

hey, just tried out the new 04.04.08 version, it's coming across nicely, but I'm still hoping for more development ^^

some quick notes:

In your start menu entry for Dexpose, there is a settings link and an uninstaller, but i didn't find a shortcut to the app itself. If it's there, then I must be blind, if not, next release you should add it

Also, fade effect to go into expose is nice but slightly off, I can't remember how right now but something doesn't seem right in the sequence. I think if I remember correctly, in order for you to grab screen images of the windows, (maybe of the minimized windows) you bring them up or to the front for a brief moment before fading out the desktop. If you could find a way to hide this so that the process feels smoother, that would be nice.

that's about it for now.

#498159

you bring them up or to the front for a brief moment before fading out the desktop. If you could find a way to hide this so that the process feels smoother, that would be nice.

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super agree.

that is something I mentioned before. and I notied that in early version, there was no such issue. So it should not be very difficult in my opinion. moreover topdesk and winexpose all have the function.

Maybe devrexster can bring it back.

#498201

I think I lost it somewhere in doing all those extra features. U should try to personalize it according to ur own comp and see if it can be hidden somehow. The whole feel of DExposE2 depends on u and ur comp.Thats why I did all those options. Play around them a bit to see if it can be solved.

I do have a vague idea to solve it, and that is to remove the fade effect completely but I am just being lazy U just need to find out how it suits u by playing with all those settings .

super agree.

that is something I mentioned before. and I notied that in early version, there was no such issue. So it should not be very difficult in my opinion. moreover topdesk and winexpose all have the function.

Maybe devrexster can bring it back.

#498220

Hey devrexter,

You might like this info here... an update to Topdesk will be released soon that improves their minimized windows screen capture method, or something of the sorts, that would eliminate the issue we mentioned. Someone dropped them a hint on their forums and seems like they are going to roll with it. You should check it out and see if your app could do the same:

http://www.otakusoftware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1273

#498241

Wow! coincidentally I logged in just now and as u mentioned I checked the technique . Its good . And its easy for me to implement it coz I have already done a transparency app i.e , bLend

I tried the technique . Other problems cropped up . The windows that are restored from the exposed state sometimes peculiar things like tooltips appearing in the background are happening ... ??

Give me 2 more days . I am a bit busy with college-work now . I promise I will nail this thing down .

I am fairly sure I dont need a new version . Its something I am doing wrong . Will let u know as soon as it strikes me

[p.s: And I generally keep my promises ]

#498242

hha... fair nuff.

I thought about your transparency app when reading that approach, this'll be a great addition to your program and fix something pretty much ALL the other expose-esque apps have had problems with. Heck, you may even get to it before topdesk does

Now, if only someone could fix the WindowBlinds6 border missing issue.

#498243

This is the technique I use in my program Overview to capture minimized windows. The problem with it is when you start to use Yz Shadow. When it restores the invisible window it brings the shadow with it. If you can figure a work around for that, it'd be great if you can drop me a line.

#498322

I am facing a similar prob implementing the technique ...

An old bug of DExposE2 that was fixed ( which was a ghost image of the desktop coming up along with the other windows ) is occuring again if I do this technique .

The needs of why topdesk needs it and why I need it are different though .....

@tengshj --- I am still waiting for ur reply about the pm I sent u . I need that help baaadly to encounter this prob . Plzzz ..

#498324

i like this!!!

#498443

I downloaded the newest version 04/04/08 and I am still having problem after I install it -it gives me a error message 'string not found ' and it does not work when i press f9 f10 etc.

What am I doing wrong

#498465

I downloaded the newest version 04/04/08 and I am still having problem after I install it -it gives me a error message 'string not found ' and it does not work when i press f9 f10 etc.

What am I doing wrong

Maybe u are trying to install it on one user and run it as another ??

But f9,f10 atleast should work . Maybe u should reinstall . Actually installer has no probs i think.

Maybe incompatible with something u have running .... ??

#498517

It crashes immediately upon my attempt to run it. Dr. Watson runs immediately.

My mouse movement becomes extremely sluggish. Explorer becomes mostly unusable. If I do the ctrl+alt+del sequence enough times and quickly enough, I can kill the process and regain functionality.

I've saved the dmp file if you'd like to examine it yourself. I wonder if it has problems with nvidia nView?

-Celt

#498738

U on vista ??? maybe the installation messed up . Try to reinstall Its working for most people..

#498741

"The bandwidth or page view limit for this site has been exceeded and the page cannot be viewed at this time. Once the site is below the limit, it will once again begin serving as normal."

Anyone have a mirror?

#498747

http://media.libsyn.com/media/parkylondon/...E2-Reloaded.exe

here u go . Its an unlimited bandwidth link hosted by a friend .....

[[ Update: ]]

Cant help but double post ...

Coz did a portable version . Find it attached in the main post . Or

Link : Download Portable Version

#499849

devrexster, can you post the code to make it work on the upper left and right corners? I cannot make it work. I use the portable 08/05/2008 release.

Thanks

#500772

devrexster, can you post the code to make it work on the upper left and right corners? I cannot make it work. I use the portable 08/05/2008 release.

Thanks

Sorry for replying late . U can try the previous version at this link :

http://devrexster.googlepages.com/DExposE2-Reloaded.exe

.... and see if it works

#501203

May I ask for hot-key exclusion policy for applications where F9-F12 are already reserver? E.g. Total Commander, FAR Manager, and many others... Would be great to have such option for running apps so I can toggle off hot-key reading by DExposE.

#501865

Hmm, just tried the portable version and its incredibly slow, would installing it make a diff? It was incredibly worse when I had rocketdock running.

#506466

First off, i just want to say that this is a great expose clone. It works well, and best of all, no aero needed for vista. However, i am having a problem with getting the hot spots to work. I downloaded this on my personal laptop (running vista) and my work desktop running xps2. The hot spots do not seem to work at all on either machine. Even with default settings, nothing happens when i move the cursor to any of the four corners of the screen. The hot keys and the F key functions work just fine, but it would be nice to have the hot spots available. Any advise would be appreciated.

#512295

Nice expose!

One problem when using CAD (CD Art Display) program. As the hide all windows option also hides the CAD window even though it is being pin on to desktop. Is there anyway to not handle the CAD window?

Thanks.

#512782

@devrexster about ghostcrab problem:

Maybe you can get if a window is a "pin on to desktop" window by doing this:

parent_handle = GetWindowLong (window_handle, GWL_HWNDPARENT)

desktop_handle = GetDesktopWindow ( )

Then just compare parent_handle and desktop_handle.

I'm not sure if you should use GetDesktopWindow( ) or FindWindow (Nothing, "Progman" or something like that, can't remember)

Maybe an exceptions list would be better?

#512873

Well actually its been a while since I really updated this app - but yeah I am working again, I released a standalone exe version some days ago here. Sorry for not posting about the update ....

Ok next version in a few more days - and it will have an exclusion list by exe name

@matonga

well, u wont believe but I have tried almost everything but some windows like photoshop ones still create problems - so yeah as u said I am going for an exclusion list by exe name.

#512897

Cool, waiting for the updates!

Thanks in advance

#513451

What is the latest version do you have a link ?

I am confused

#513462