ProGUI V1.38 UI Library (Small Bug Fix)

[Kuron]

Could you give me your system specs please Kuron? and is it slow to start up using the userlib version too?

I can't answer the last part because I didn't write your PB examples. Only you know the answer to this.

The issue isn't limited to system specs and the slow startup is on all of my dev systems. The issue ONLY exists with your examples, all other programs start fine. No "protection" software like AV/Anti-Malware is installed as these are closed systems.

[electrochrisso]

Thanks for the early Xmas Prez.

[Zach]

I do see a slight pause (mouse changing to loading animation) when running the examples but they don't seem overly slow.

Could it be something to do running Windows via a virtual machine or emulation layer? (Running on the assumption you don't use Windows at all, like you've seemed to mention before)

[electrochrisso]

Seems to run fine here with user lib Chris, about 1 second on my netbook.
I don't notice any additional delay in the DLL load, about 3 seconds, the same time as v1.27.
I love the smooth scrolling of the explorer bar, mate.

[Kuron]

You don't notice any delay, but you see a 3 second delay, ROFL.

[Kuron]

Could it be something to do running Windows via a virtual machine or emulation layer?

On a 32-bit version of Windows, there is no emulation layer used for running 32-bit EXEs. I don't have any 64-bit Window systems, but it is possible the 32-bit emulation layer used could indeed cause a non-noticeable slow down when loading a 32-bit EXE.

[PrincieD]

He did state above in his reply to me, he is working on getting a new/better mailing script sorted.

Thanks Zach Sorry for the delay in replying guys, I got a bit distracted with Skyrim lol the new mailing list software (phplist - really good!) is all set up properly now, just inputting all the email addresses (manually) which could take some time

Direct2D is my personal most wanted feature anyway

Me too! the rendering will be lightning fast once It's implemented (GDI+ gradients are a bit of a bottleneck at the moment, yet still faster than PB's gradients)

Thanks for the early Xmas Prez.

You're welcome Chris mate!

Seems to run fine here with user lib Chris, about 1 second on my netbook. I don't notice any additional delay in the DLL load, about 3 seconds, the same time as v1.27.

Yes that's about the same time on mine for the DLL and userlib.

I love the smooth scrolling of the explorer bar, mate.

Good good, I'm glad you're happy with it There's still some optimizations to be made though which will improve the animation even further (update will be coming soon).

Kuron: I suspect what the problem is with the DLL version (to do with the DLL integrity protection) and should be able to optimize the load-up considerably I'll release an update soon

Thanks guys!

Chris.

[X]

Could it be something to do running Windows via a virtual machine or emulation layer?

On a 32-bit version of Windows, there is no emulation layer used for running 32-bit EXEs. I don't have any 64-bit Window systems, but it is possible the 32-bit emulation layer used could indeed cause a non-noticeable slow down when loading a 32-bit EXE.

Or noticeable, depending on the size of the application. Try running a 32bit version of Photoshop on a Windows 7 64bit That's one of the reasons why it is always good to run native bit versions on the appropriate OS where possible.

[Kuron]

Or noticeable, depending on the size of the application. Try running a 32bit version of Photoshop on a Windows 7 64bit

Adobe making bloated and slow software? Surely you jest.

[X]

I was only using photoshop as an example Try any big 32bit applications.

[PrincieD]

Adobe making bloated and slow software? Surely you jest.

I'm pretty sure I know the code that's causing the delay in the DLL version anyway guys and it can be easily re-wrote to eliminate the problem so don't worry I'll fix it in the next update

Right! the new mailing list is all sorted now, update emails and gold/platinum source update emails have been sent to all users. Please let me know if you haven't received an email from me (chris@progui.co.uk) and I'll sort it out

Thanks guys!

Chris.

[electrochrisso]

You don't notice any delay, but you see a 3 second delay, ROFL.

You misinterpreted, the statement was the delay is no longer than the normal 3 seconds from previous versions.

[X0r]

Great job!
But SetUIColourMode does not seem to affect the ExplorerBar.

[PrincieD]

Great job!
But SetUIColourMode does not seem to affect the ExplorerBar.

Thanks Soner! I'll fix this in V1.31 which I'll release soon (I've also now already optimized the PanelEx rendering further which is now considerably quicker than V1.30). You can use the SetGlobalSkinColourTheme(Name.s) (where Name.s is "Blue", "Silver", "Black") before the ExplorerBar is created to set the colour theme that the skin (#UISTYLE_OFFICE2007) will use for the moment. In the new update this will be done automatically.

Cheers!

Chris.

[PrincieD]

Hi Guys,

I've fixed the delay problem in the DLL version (it was what I suspected), it loads up almost instantaneously now I'll release the new version soon.

If you're having problems with constant declaration conflicts with the userlib version (reported by Thomas, cheers mate) you can download the correct fixed files here:-

http://www.progui.co.uk/downloads/ProGUI_PB.pb
http://www.progui.co.uk/downloads/ProGUI_RES.pb
http://www.progui.co.uk/downloads/ProGUI.res

Thanks!

Chris.