Technically yes, object reflection is possible, but the reflected image has to be 'mirrored' to actually represent the reflection. The ImageMagik dll will allow you to do the image manipulation. I meant reflections of stuff drawn on a Canvas object, which is deninately doable.
Object.Picture I meant, not Object.Image
I have not started on a widget/object yet. I tried to on Sep 4th when I posted about my problem with the Controller on Vista. After I realized that the Controller would not work, I tried to make an object from scratch, added your plug-in under additional capabilities and tried to run some of the scripts I put together. I could not go further from that point on because I got script errors (Null), "Object not available" type errors and assumed that I either had a Vi
[quote who="Zubaz" reply="5" id="1872703"]Does it work on XP too? [/quote] I will try to test it on my XP machine so I can give a definate answer. The existing Wi-Fi meter objects in the Wincustomize library look like they work fine on XP(and are very nice) - based on the user comments. I would have been content to use one of these, but I tried a long time to get them to work on Vista and after some research found out that the WMI calls used wo
Littleboy, I'm still having problems with the new build running the Canvas Controller on my Vista machines (see reply #36 of this thread). The controller and canvas procedures/plug-ins work great on my XP machine here at work. Any ideas?</
It should. It uses the standard netsh ( Network Services Shell ) command to do its business, which is included with XP.
Well, the first version isn't too fancy. It's more of a proof of concept for me than anything else. I plan to spruce it up with more user definable options, and fancier graphics. I designed this version to fit on my DX built taskbar, so it's small and basic so it does not take up much space.
I just submitted a working Vista Wi-Fi meter. Pending moderation, it should be available in a couple of days. Here is the script if anyone is interested: [code="vbscript"] Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = 2, ForAppending = 8 'Declare the file system object Dim fso, f, Msg Dim signal Dim SSID Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") '************************************************************
Here are some shape scripts that I put together that might be useful to someone. Some of the procedures already exist in the Canvas list, some don't, but these take away the need to worry about moving the pencil to x,y first and building paths with beginPath and Stroke 'ing, (unless you need to build a complex path before drawing it). Also, the procedures that use angles
Nice work on the latest build. Much faster!
Figured it out! Set oShell = CreateObject("WScript.shell") strCommand = "cmd /c netsh wlan show networks mode=bssid > c:\testing.txt" oShell.run strCommand, 0, True Won't be long and I'll have a working Wi-Fi meter that runs in Vista!
** Works only with Vista ** I've been trying to make an object to display Wi-Fi signal strength in DX, on a Vista machine . There are several Widgets and objects in the WinCustomize library but none seem to work on Vista. I've been doing some research on the subject and can't find much solid info, other than recurring comments that the standard methods(using VBscript) that work on XP don't work on Vista. I
Also..if it helps, I've seen the thread on Vista, SP1, and UAC. I've had UAC turned off forever and never experienced any UAC/permission problems with DX before or after SP1.
Littleboy, I've been experimenting with your plug-in on an XP machine (at work [e digicons]B)[/e] ) and after you removed the test code you mentioned, my problem with the greyed out drop down and missing tab in the properties disappeared. Last night I downloaded the same build at home and tried it on my Vista machines (Home Premium) - running the latest build of DX and I'm experiencing the same greyed out dropdown and missing property tab. I assume that this is a Vis
Thanks! That did it. Suppose I should read the Canvas Tutorial. [e digicons]:grin:[/e]
Littleboy, The following code returns a Syntax error trying to run the script from the Controller. The loadImage function won't take "C:\frame.png". When I change it to "frame.png", the Syntax error is replaced by "Error running script" message: Error# -2147467259 There was an error loading image: frame.png" frame.png is located at C:\ What am I doing wrong? --------------------------------------------------------- Sub Load_and_Show<br
Your latest build fixed the problems I was having. Thanks!!!!
Well, that's another problem. The only property view I get is for 'Appearance'. I don't get the other tab that allows me to change the script folder location. The earlier builds gave me this tab. I'm not sure what's going on. The dropdown for the Canvas Controller is greyed out and won't drop down. When I select the green refresh icon at the top of the controller, an error dialog pops up and says that "The selected script folder does not exist".
Littleboy, I'm not getting anything from any of the scripts on the latest build. Before you had to rebuild due to a second monitor issue. Could that be my issue with the latest build? Thanks.
Thanks! It works now.
I noticed that cairo.dll is missing from the new version zip. I copied it over from the original version but still nothing, even after resetting the script directory. The original Canvas Controller still works.
Littleboy, I can't get the latest build to draw. The Canvas Controller loads, populates the listbox with scripts, but nothing happens when you select a script and the 'ok'
Did I mention that this Rocks!
Yep, answers my question...But generates a new one. I assume that [U][I]loadImage(path)[/I][/U]will allow you to load an external image into the context (replacing DX's object.picture = "c:\myimage.png"), then the drawing functions would draw 'on' the loaded image?
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