Beta Release of Superbar Progress Bar

[size:20pt]Superbar Progress Bar[/size]

[size:14pt]Extension Created by Crazy_Ivan[/size]

This Extension is Beta
Please report any bugs

[color:#FF0000]Note: This extension will only work on Windows 7 or later[/color]

Due to fact that the Windows API Code Pack is written in C# (ie .NET) there are 2 dlls that are required to be in the same directory as your built exe file. Without them your program will crash :(

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Recommended Settings for Stability reasons

* Uncheck Compress the Runtime

I value feedback :)

Additional Extensions require to use example: Trackbar

Hi Crazy_Ivan. Exactly what does this extension do?

Marv

Apparently it's a progress bar that only works in Windows 7. I have visual settings off so I can't tell if there is anything special about it.

Thanks.

Marv

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Originally Posted by Pkeod

Only works in Windows 7

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:cry: Can I at least see what it's supposed to look like?

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

[color:#FF0000]Note: This extension will only work on Windows 7 or later[/color]

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Yes.....
All those silly XPers have to suffer now, and those Vistaers are already suffering. =)

Vista'ers have always suffered not being able to play their old games but this was a problem for all Win32 & Win16 users until Dosbox arrived.

I get an odd feeling if I even think about switching to windows 7. I want to be sure everything MMF-related is compatible with it before I do.

For those who don't have Windows 7, I made a few picys to show what It would look like :)

http://crazyivan.wikispaces.com/file/view/superbar.png
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http://crazyivan.wikispaces.com/file/view/example.png *
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Also, should work with or without visual settings

So... it makes a progress bar on the window in the start bar? Neat, but I don't like only seeing the icon... can you make it show the text too like on XP so I can actually see what is what?

It doesn't mess with the icon, that's just how he has his Windows 7 set up. The progress bar, you'll notice, shows on installation files and on Windows Updates.

yes, Jon Lambert it right, All it does is calls a Windows Function and places a progress bar behind your app.

Also I'm planning on making an update for stuff like JumpLists and Overlay Icons, but they seem to not be working at present :( which i why they haven't been added, yet

this is the part I like

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

[color:#FF0000]Note: This extension will only work on Windows 7 or later[/color]

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Has there already been a new OS since 7??? :P

Very cool! Will this extension be disabled if an app made with it is run on an XP or Vista machine?

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Originally Posted by LB

So... it makes a progress bar on the window in the start bar?

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I don't really see me ever needing to use that lol.

I suppose it could be very useful for anyone creating a tool that can perform an operation that takes some time (e.g. an auto updater or anything). I don't know how it applies that it only works on Windows 7 though - will the application still load even if an earlier Windows version is in use? That would make most sense, because then you wouldn't block out all 2000/xp/vista people just to support this feature for 7 users.

I personally wouldn't use this extension though, too many dependencies.

2 dlls and .NET 3.5, I guess..., I might try and convert it to C++ to remove all the dependencies for the next build. But it will most likely take awhile.

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Originally Posted by Alonso

I get an odd feeling if I even think about switching to windows 7. I want to be sure everything MMF-related is compatible with it before I do.

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Works great for me!

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Originally Posted by dragonguy

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Originally Posted by LB

So... it makes a progress bar on the window in the start bar?

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I don't really see me ever needing to use that lol.

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Don't download it then.

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Originally Posted by wizkidweb

Very cool! Will this extension be disabled if an app made with it is run on an XP or Vista machine?

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Haven't tested it yet, but I think it just dies silently, or thats what some people say, must try it

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

...it just dies silently...

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LOL, can we see a grave for some proof?

I tested it on two different Vista computers, and they both crashed. You may want to add a check in the extension, detecting which version of windows is running, and display a warning. ;)

Stephen1980

I've been trying to implement this feature for a while but I can't get the right code (ie: always fails to compile)

Stephen could you pm the code or possibly an example for Registry interfacing?

It wouldn't have to be through the registry, but yeah, give me a few and I will help you.

Stephen1980