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NachoMan
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make the file .exe, then just change the filename to .scr and put it in the c:\windows\system folder and go the display menu and it will be under the screensavers! only escape will work to exit it unless you have specified elsewhere in you program. I made a 3D particle display which works great as a screensaver! hope this helps
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KamaKase
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Is it that simple?? Well, paint me purple and call me Charlie. I thought it'd be something like that, but not THAT basic!??
Thx!!
Is there anyway to be able to change the settings of it via the button??
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BatVink
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To make it a real screen saver, you need to add command line parameters. If I remember correctly, you should check cl$ for the "-s" parameter, and enter setup mode in this instance. This is so that when the user presses "Settings", it does something.

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Garfield1983
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I can't get it to work I built the .exe file then renamed the extension to .scr and put it where u said but it didnt show up in the screensavers panel.

I then tried saving the file as '.exe' and '.scr' but neither worked, even though the latter did say it was a screensaver in the properties.

I think it may be that this only works in DB Pro? I have DB classic v.1.12 enhanced.
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Pal
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plz upgrade to 1.13. Another question isn't there a function so that the program will exit if the mouse is moved? If not, i would definately go with other cool free software that i know well and have experienced it.

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Bigdog
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Is C:Window/system the screensaver folder? Becasue there are no other screen savers in there?

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Nilrem
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On Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition, by default, they are in:
C:\Windows\System32

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Chaos
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i dont use db 1.13 u should just make final name it "watever".scr

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John H
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I dont think there is a command for mousemove (classic) but a function would be very easy

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KamaKase
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Yeah, just have a variable with the mouse pos and then if it's different over the next frame then end the prog...

"To make it a real screen saver, you need to add command line parameters. If I remember correctly, you should check cl$ for the "-s" parameter, and enter setup mode in this instance. This is so that when the user presses "Settings", it does something."

What's "cl$"??
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Armeggadon
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wow that sounds cool but im with everyone else(i have DBPro) how would you make it so if you press and key or move the mouse it exits

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Nilrem
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You'll have to test this but something like this (I Think):



Never used mouseclick or a mouse command before so it might not work.

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Nilrem
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That didn't work... click the source button, it works apart from the mouse moving.

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Armeggadon
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Posted: 4th May 2003 20:44 Edited at: 4th May 2003 20:46
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YAY this works. if a button ios pressed or the mouse is moved or clicked or anything it exits like a screensaver.




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Flashing Blade
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Posted: 4th May 2003 21:16 Edited at: 4th May 2003 21:19
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this would do job too:

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Nilrem
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Quote: "if mousexx <> mousemovex() and mouseyy <> mousemovey() and mousezz <> mousemovez
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Armeggadon as far as I am aware, that wouldn't quite work because you are saying If and if and if
instead of If or if or if
Basically, that will only work if they all change.

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I'm sorry but I'm still stuck with the first problem.
Getting it to show up with all of the other screen savers.
I've named it with .scr and put it in the system folder like you said... That didn't work so then I put it in the system32 folder like Nilrem said and it still doesn't show up with the rest.

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Nilrem
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What OS are you running? If WinXP is it the Home edition or Pro edition?

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Phoenix
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I'ts XP home edition.

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Nilrem
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Posted: 5th May 2003 02:21 Edited at: 5th May 2003 02:22
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I don't know what the problem is, Fez1 have you doublechecked, no, triplechecked even that the file extension is .scr and not .src (Common mistake) or even that the file hasn't become .scr.exe I recommend that you make the project file-name name_here.scr on DBP instead of renaming it yourself. So when you next compile it will create a file called name_here.scr and not name_here.scr.exe (if that is the problem).

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Garfield1983
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Yey! It works..I can select it from the Display panel=) I've made the simplest lil' screensaver to begin with but now I know how easy it is I can let my creative juices flow..thanks guys!
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Nilrem
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Working for you Fez?

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