3D User Photo In Startmenu, longhorn 4xxx style |
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3D User Photo In Startmenu, longhorn 4xxx style |
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 Feb 2 2007, 01:26 AM
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Advanced Member   ExpertPosts: 133 Joined: 19-January 07 Member No.: 9,275 I'm running: rc1  |
Description
In the 4xxx builds of longhorn you had this nice rotating user photo. In vista, the user photo is just static - unless you mouse over an item in which case you get a cheap alpha fading effect. I liked the rotating user photo, so I tried to remake it. Took me a couple of hours debugging work. Screenshots Before:  After:  This is actually animated, so there's a small movie also. Movie http://mpj.tomaatnet.nl/clip0006.avi WARNING + This only runs on [i]Windows Vista, 32 bits. 64 bits version might cone one day. XP is not supported. + Since this application injects code into explorer.exe, bugs and errors of this application might take crash explorer. Run on your own risk. Known issues + Stopping the hook manually thru the dialog and restarting it results in an explorer crash. I'm investigating this; in the meantime, always QUIT the application after stopping. + The image will not change if you hover other items in the startmenu. I'm still looking for a way to accomplish this. Bugs Of course, there are bugs. Please be as clear as possible when describing them. Simply saying "it crashed" doesn't help me a lot. Download http://mpj.tomaatnet.nl/Ave3dUserPic.zip |
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Feb 2 2007, 01:31 AM
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I Love Longhorn (and 7) Forum Guru Posts: 489 Joined: 18-April 06 From: 127.0.0.0 Member No.: 3,348 I'm running: Win7 6801 x64 |
Dude, You are like a GOD!!! This is awesome
--------------------  “If anyone ever tells me again that Microsoft only copies Apple I’m gonna puke.” -Robert Scoble You can't get from Whistler to Blackcomb without stopping at Longhorn! |
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Feb 2 2007, 02:32 AM
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 I have horrible timing. When I decide to help LonghornFUSION, it Loyal Member Posts: 381 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Cupertino, CA Member No.: 7,231 I'm running: toward the abyss of Windows 7. You should too! |
OMG.... You are AlphaAdiict Jr.!!!!!! You rock!!!
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Feb 2 2007, 03:09 AM
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 Forum Guru Forum Guru Posts: 462 Joined: 10-March 06 From: India Member No.: 2,544 I'm running: Windows Vista RTM |
OMG, you finished it in 3 hours gap
 ... but you should have to OFF on hovering  ... also will it looks good on basic theme ?...have to check
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Feb 2 2007, 03:34 AM
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I (L) Vista Forum Guru Posts: 758 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Omaha, NE. USA Member No.: 395 I'm running: XP SP2. |
Oh yeaah, it looks so cool!
 Thanks man, Microsoft should definitely hire guys like you Andreas!
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Feb 2 2007, 03:37 AM
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Advanced Member Member Posts: 77 Joined: 19-February 06 From: a future closed time plane Member No.: 2,133 I'm running: Data Identity Module 4.0 |
Very, very excellent work there!
 One suggestion: How about having the animation more "smoother," in a sense that the swing gradually slows down until it stops and gradually swings to the other side. -------------------- ... (ellipses signify anxiety.)
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Feb 2 2007, 04:27 AM
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 Hypnotizing much? ExpertPosts: 760 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 1,166 I'm running: Windows 7 Ultimate |
Since that whole panel was switched from its Hillel demo side (as shown, and it wasn't in any builds of longhorn either), maybe you can tilt it the other way on first hover, and a bit down too. It would look really cool then
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Feb 2 2007, 05:04 AM
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Forum Guru ExpertPosts: 1,432 Joined: 29-April 05 Member No.: 685 |
Impressive.
-------------------- Stephen got a Microsoft janitorial job; Want Windows 7 builds? Too bad, he got fired for stealing toilet paper.
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Feb 2 2007, 05:26 AM
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 Ishan a.K.a Vistabeta2 Forum Guru Posts: 755 Joined: 8-July 06 Member No.: 4,594 I'm running: Leopard |
Thanks Ave , that was quick
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Feb 2 2007, 07:14 AM
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Ishan a.K.a Vistabeta2 Forum Guru Posts: 755 Joined: 8-July 06 Member No.: 4,594 I'm running: Leopard |
QUOTE (TheWahbinator @ Feb 2 2007, 04:27 AM)  Since that whole panel was switched from its Hillel demo side (as shown, and it wasn't in any builds of longhorn either), maybe you can tilt it the other way on first hover, and a bit down too. It would look really cool then Is this what you mean? 
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Feb 2 2007, 07:24 AM
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 Forum Guru Forum Guru Posts: 711 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Australia Member No.: 3,375 I'm running: Concept: Longhorn |
Wow, you're doing the more "once thought impossible" parts for Retrophase
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Feb 2 2007, 07:32 AM
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Forum Guru Forum Guru Posts: 462 Joined: 10-March 06 From: India Member No.: 2,544 I'm running: Windows Vista RTM |
Ave later i'll get you with this app, for graphics improvement
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Feb 2 2007, 11:34 AM
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Forum Guru Forum Guru Posts: 1,222 Joined: 23-November 04 Member No.: 355 |
Man, this is sick. You did this so quickly and looks very nice
Also, maybe you can make a program like windows Dreamscene, but then for screensavers / XAML files. Or try to make a program which replaces the PreviewPane, since I already suggested.
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Feb 2 2007, 12:02 PM
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 WPF Dev Forum Guru Posts: 439 Joined: 7-May 04 From: Portugal Member No.: 2 I'm running: Vista 6000 |
Congrats, this is simply great!
- My User Pic isn't displayed, I get a "error bmp" message - Clicking in the square to go to the user account control panel closes the start menu, but the spinning png remains open -------------------- |
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Feb 2 2007, 01:35 PM
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 Editor in Chief / PR / MCSA  AdministratorPosts: 5,733 Joined: 13-November 04 From: GMT -5:00 Member No.: 320 I'm running: something... |
Missed your "known issues" list. Impressive regardless. --------------------  |
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