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New beta version (0.0518) of HPI Converter released

Thu, 24 May 2007 18:55:35 +0200

This version fixes an issue where you could get an "File class does not understand #longPathOf:" error message under certain conditions.

SOLVED: Corrupted download

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:23:12 +0200

I was notified that the original HPI Converter 0.0517 setup file was corrupted. It seems that some part of the file got lost during upload. I replaced the download with a working one which should work now. Sorry for the inconvenience.

New beta version (0.0517) of HPI Converter released

Sun, 13 May 2007 11:12:04 +0200

This version features a few things behind the scenes:

ZIP File Support: You can drag/open a zip file in HPI Converter and all included HPI files will be automagically found by HPI Converter

Partial Help: The download now includes a partial help file

Improved error handling during batch convert: Errors during the batch conversion process are now written to a log file. After the conversion the user can choose to view the logfile.

New beta version (0.048) of HPI Converter released

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:26:40 +0100

I just uploaded a completely new version of HPI converter. This version offers no new functionalities .... except for a totally rewritten UI. HPI Converter is now able to display all HPI Images in a thumbnail like view - allowing you to easily find that HPI file you were looking for.

The HPI backend now uses the FreeImage Library instead of GDI+ to convert the images. Although this is not much faster than GDI+ FreeImage provides a much simpler API and more possibilities for following versions of HPI Converter.

New version (0.028) of HPI Converter released

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:52:01 +0200

Due to some requests this version adds a batch conversion capability. Simply select source and destination folder and off you go.

New version (0.027) of HPI Converter released

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:52:01 +0200

This release is a bugfix release only. If you get "Index out of bounds" errors this version is for you.

New version (0.020) of HPI Converter released

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:16:32 +0200

After a long testing period I uploaded a new version of HPI Converter to the server. This version now allows you to selectively convert files. This of course requires a preview within the application which is now possbile as well.

New version (0.015) of HPI Converter released

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:12:29 +0200

I just uploaded a new version of HPI Converter (Version 0.015). This version now features a GUI where you can add files to be converted by dragging them on the Executable, using the Send To Menu, Copy&Paste, Drag&Drop or File-selector. This was done to overcome the limitation of ~20 files which could be dragged on the executable.

Screensaver updated

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 18:52:42 +0200

I uploaded a new version of the screensaver (see original blog posting) with Multi-Display Support. In addition there were also minor re-enabled things like hiding the cursor and quitting the screensaver on key press.

More info here.

Do-it best with Dolphin Smalltalk Screensaver released

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:32:29 +0200

When Esteban announced is Dolphin Smalltalk Wallpapers in a newsgroup posting I immediately went to his site to take a look ... and what should I say ... I really liked what I saw. Therefore I decided to come up with a Screensaver which is heavily "inspired" by Esteban's wallpapers.

More info here.

ScreensaverStudio will be renamed to ...

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:22:47 +0200

Well, that's the problem. I know that the name will not be ScreensaverStudio anymore because there are already products with this name. However I have no idea how to call it now. Any ideas? Then please leave a comment.

First version of ScreensaverStudio

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:24:26 +0200

I made it! ScreensaverStudio is running (at least with some bugs). Once finished it will provide a way to test your Dolphin (and Windows) Screensavers from within you Dolphin Smalltalk Environment.

Once I've cleaned up the code (which might take a while because ScreensaverStudio has some dependencies on my own unpublished Goodies) I'll upload the code here.

HPI Converter

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:32:32 +0200

HPI Converter allows you to convert Hemera HPI files to PNG with Alpha transparency.

More info here.

Added Autorun Presenter to Apps

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:22:10 +0200

I finally made Autorun Presenter available. I'm using this tool since a year now and it has helped me in many occasions. Autorun Presenter is basically an "environment" put on an USB Stick which allows you to be totally independent in regards to presenting you presentation. Everything needed to present is on the USB Stick including a nice menu which can be controlled by remote controls.

Just plug the Stick into any computer running Windows and you can start presenting. No need to install PowerPoint or any additional Software.

This is the ideal backup plan solution. Put your presentation(s) on the stick. If anything goes wrong, plug the stick into another computer, connect the beamer and you're set.

This is especially useful for Remote Controls whose USB Receiver is combined with Storage (I'm using an R-Mouse 300 for this).

More information about Autorun Presenter.

Started to work on "ScreenSaver Studio"

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:06:33 +0200

I already have a framework for Dolphin Smalltalk in place to make a screensaver from every View. It's just that testing these screensavers could be easier.

That's why I decided to start working on what I call "ScreenSaver Studio". When finished it will allow you to test every aspect of screensavers. This not only covers screensavers within your local image but also all installed system screensavers. Just in case your deployed screensaver behaves differently than in the Image.

So stay tuned what's coming.

My first real Homage!

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:17:13 +0200

I did it ... after being around on the Net for several years this is my first Homepage. I intend to share my thoughts and experiences with Dolphin Smalltalk. In addition this seems to be a good place to publish (finally) my Goodies.