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.
i can't use it. the configuration tool crashes as soon as it opens. i've rebooted and tried again but have the same undesired result. on a side note, i really like the ui you are incorporating into wb and deskscapes.
What OS are you on?
If Windows 7, can you try downloading the latest DX9 end user runtimes and see if that helps.
win 7 ultimate 64, neil. it's legit from technet. i installed the dx9 stuff you suggested and rebooted. same result. sorry.
Can we install it as an update over the previous version or requires a fresh install?
Also, its not showing up as an update in Impulse ?
Is there a file called dreamcontrol32.dll in your deskscapes folder (off program files)
Also does it crash instantly, or only when you try to preview a dream?
If the later, can you open the About Deskscapes dialog and paste the output here please.
neil, same thing on 32 bit vista, it crashes on launch
You can update over 2.5.
It should show up as 2.9 beta in Impulse.
Very nice update .
After telling me the PC needs a reboot for Deskcapes installation to be finished, I just can't reboot my PC anymore even in safe mode with an error "can't load d3dx9_40.dll" when programs trying to launch
What am i supposed to do at least to be able to uninstall Descapes to get read of that silly error ?
N.B: running french XP SP3
I'm in the same boat, after umpteen attempts to get my puter to boot, no go, I had to system restore from safe mode......on the other hand, I understand there is always problems with new software, so I will try and be patience, try I said Ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha,,,,the new interface looks damn awesome though doesn't it....Whooooooeeeeeee...if only I could get the thing to work Ha Ha Ha Ha
If you have the d3dx9_40.dll error you can install this : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en which will ensure you have the latest DirectX version.
We are also updating the build on OD to resolve this issue and making it link to older versions which the rest of Deskscapes uses.
Thuglifejunior look at what Neil posted here in reply #7 and see if that doesn't help.
https://forums.wincustomize.com/361958
EDIT: Neil typed faster than I could
it crashes here also, doesn´t work
PianoArt: Can you post the info from the about box?
it is on German, if that helps ?
it just says, "app doesn´t work, it will close now"
i had installed also directx from link above....didn´t helped
i´m running vista 32-bit Home Premium
EDIT: All of my dreams are verified to work with the latest version without a problem.
Neil, I really love the effects options...great job.
hello again, neil. that file you asked about is in the deskscapes folder. the app crashes instantly. there is less than 2 seconds after i try to open the control dialog before it crashes. the only dreams installed are the ones that come with deskscapes. i've uninstalled the app, rebooted, and installed it again. same resullt.
Way to go CarGuy1. Good of you to catch that and alert the folks.
where is dream folder?
I actually had it running for a while. I didn't actually run any dreams, but I clicked on all the different dreams that came with it and watched the previews. I went in to add my dream directories and it crashed right after. I re-booted and it was crashing on start up. I uninstalled, re-booted and re-installed - re-booted but it still crashes on start up.
Vista 32
AMD 9600 quad core 2.30 Ghz
3 Gb ram
ATI Radeon 4650 video card with 512 Mb
What is in the folder you added?
update: i just installed the small (9 megs or so) update to Deskscapes. after rebooting, same undesired result. sorry, neil
Edit: Problem solved with the newest update.
Rebooted after install and dx is updated in win7 rtm ultimate - here we go - works like a new one - Thank you Stardock!
PianoArt: On my Vista 32 machine it's under: C:\Users\Your User Name\Documents\Stardock\Dreams
(Substitute your user name here)
I took a bunch of dreams out of my dream folder and it's working now, except,
when I run a dream now, my icons in Fences all show on the desktop (not the fences, just the icons).
they disappear when I right click and the menu shows, but when I close the menu, the icons
all appear again!
I'm gonna boot into Win 7 and try it there!
(betas are SO much fun!)
Which dreams did you remove?
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