#6 Indication for getting a screen update from server

[Ron Swensson]

Sometimes you don't know if .NET VNC viewer hangs or
just gets a screen update from server. A little icon of
updating will be a very usefull indicator in such cases.

[Rocky Lo]

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Given the form factor on a Smartphone, I will review how this
should be implemented.

[Rocky Lo]

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I am thinking about something like this.

Use the title bar to show the update progress (e.g., X/Y
Rects Updated). After update is done, switch back to the
original remote server name. You will enable this feature with
an item under the Option menu.

How is that?

[Ron Swensson]

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Interesting idea, but what about a fullscreen mode? It has
no title bar. What do you think about filling with colour
thin rectangle at the bottom of screen that disappears after
update is complete? Is it difficult to implement?

[Rocky Lo]

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Yes I know. It makes more sense to put it in the display
area. It takes more time but I think it is the right way to do.

But instead of a progress bar, how about a string
like "Updating XX/YY rects" in the corner (just like the fps of
a game)? It is more exact but less user friendly.

[Ron Swensson]

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Sure! That will be great.

[Rocky Lo]

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I have to revisit the idea. I cannot find a way to draw rotated
strings on the screen with .NET CF.

I will let you know later.

[Ron Swensson]

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How about to just draw a word "Updating..." in the corner
when update is occuring? Is it difficult?

[Rocky Lo]

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I will design how status information is displayed and let you
know.