Yes, he was quite young. He was only 49 yrs old. He died of a heart attack. From: Sarah Nomi Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 8:02 AM To: madproton@gmail.com Subject: [maxlauncher:discussion] Xinput support Hi, I’m sorry to inform you that the developer of this app passed away last month. Thank you, Roy (Brother) . I'm deeply sorry. Was Roberto rather young, ins’t it? How it is possible? From his many interventions here, we can see that he was someone really attentive and helpful. I'm really sorry for...
Hi, I’m sorry to inform you that the developer of this app passed away last month. Thank you, Roy (Brother) From: Brandon St-Gelais Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 7:56 PM To: [maxlauncher:discussion] Subject: [maxlauncher:discussion] Xinput support I've been trying, to no avail, to add Xinput support to the program. Being that I have little knowledge with vbnet, I guess it's no wonder. So here's my suggestion: Allowing to navigate the UI with a Xbox controller (or even Dinput controller). Ex: DPad...
If you meant sorting the hotkeys (QWERTY) alphabetically, then it is not possible. The keys are based on the physical keyboard key locations. If you meant sorting the Title of each button, you can right-click the Tab and select Sort buttons by...
It is unfortunate that you don't have an older version in DropBox ... https://help.dropbox.com/files-folders/restore-delete/version-history-overview#:~:text=To%20view%20the%20version%20history%20of%20a%20folder,above%20the%20file%20list.%204%20Click%20Folder%20history. This is a very strange occurrence because the empty file is actually being loaded (unlike in the old versions) which means it has the correct format. Only problem is that the data in it has been deleted. And the only way this can happen...
Everything erased from Max Launcher - have no clue why this happened.
BTW, I also compared the hashes of the files on Sourceforge to my local copies. They are the same. Roberto
First, lets try to recover your mld file. 1. Please make sure you are actually opening he correct mld file. I know it sounds dumb to ask but I've done this when testing. 2. From the attached image, I noticed that you are using DropBox. I don't use DropBox but it might have a "Version History" copy online. 3. You can also try "Recuva" at https://www.ccleaner.com/download. Select "Recuva" on that page and download. This needs to be done ASAP if you want to try it before the clusters of deleted files...
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Hi, I discovered a bug. Please update to version 1.30.0.0. For multi-user, the basic installation (xxx_setup.exe) should be sufficient provided you have different logins. This is the simplest approach. The data will be located in the following default locations: Note: the locations for the MaxLauncher files can be configured via portable.cfg file ... https://maxlauncher.sourceforge.io/documentation/installation.html C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\MaxLauncher C:\Users\<username>\Documents\MaxLauncher</username></username>...
Error opening file every time I open it
Crashes at launch
Version 1.30.0.0 Released
Prevent customization of Basic and Detailed Themes.
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New installation fails
As for using the same color for other elements, you can click on the dropdown arrow button, click on the Advanced button, cut/paste in the area above the R(ed) where it show the Hexadecimal representation of the color (eg. #FFD4FFFF) As for changing the interface, that part of the program is an old third-party tool. I do not have the code for it. :-(
You cannot change the 'MouseOver' color used simply by editing the Custom.xaml file of the Basic theme. You need to make a copy of the Detailed theme and make changes there.
You can also type this in the location bar shell:AppsFolder
It is not perfect but it works.... https://maxlauncher.sourceforge.io/documentation/kb/32/
Ticket moved from /p/maxlauncher/bugs/106/
Updated Italian translation. File wasn't updated in 1.29.0.0.
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Items in Help -> Program Information overlap.
Try downloading the "<version>setup.zip" . I think that bypasses the Edge annoyance. Then click open the zip file and click on the exe to install.</version> Unfortunately, to bypass that I have to sign the code with a certificate and those cost quite a bit. I'll check again...
Ticket moved from /p/maxlauncher/bugs/102/
The theming system was changed in 1.26.1.0. This was changed because maintenance and support was to tedious and complicated. The Basic - XXXX themes changes all necessary properties by just changing 3 settings. It is easier for most users. If you want to change some details, you will need to copy and customize the Detailed - XXXX theme. There is no documentation for the theme properties. They are in English and are pretty self explanatory and "most" are updated instantaneously. FYI: The xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation",...
Version 1.29.0.0 Released
Show latest version number in Update message box.
Create default mld (main.mld) file if file in OpenLastFileUsed does not exist.
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Hmmm. Strange... Thanks for info. I'll try on other computers. On Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 4:55 AM Mohamed Hamed metallichamed@users.sourceforge.net wrote: Thanks, created new mld file, and it worked, but I didn't delete before, so maybe it is a bug or something, thanks again @madproton [support-requests:#18] Error opening file every time I open it Status: open Milestone: 1.28.0.0 Labels: error bug Created: Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:38 PM UTC by Mohamed Hamed Last Updated: Fri Aug 27, 2021 04:56 PM UTC Owner:...
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Personal icons, used before with Maxlauncher, are no longer being accepted, using Edit Button.
On first use, the program creates an empty file called in C:\users[USERNAME]\Documens\MaxLauncher\Main.mld. Maybe it was deleted after install? Anyway, you can just select menu File -> New and create a new one. *.mld contains all tabs' (and their buttons) information.
Hide Button Text setting not honored
No worries. Unfortunately, I purchase a cheap laptop a long time ago. The color reproduction is bad. :-( I can only calibrate it up to a certain point. Fortunately, the themes are customizable. Cheers!
Thanks, I added it.
Single click to open the app doesn't work
Oh. I misunderstood. FYI, there is an Option called "Double-click mouse to launch" which requires a quick double-click or two clicks on the same button. This functionality is mainly for users who use screen-readers. The first click would read the button and the second would launch it.
Hi Steve, That is a Theme issue, old Themes(Metal Themes) may lose some functionality from 1.27.0.0 and future versions. Try using one of the new Basic/Detailed Themes. The reason behind the change is that the "old themes" (=> 1.26.0.0) is that is it very had to maintain and support. You can look at the structure and you will notice that the difference is significant. While the old themes may lose functionality with versions 1.27.0.0 and above, they will still work but will need modification. This...
Version 1.28.0.0 Released
Technically, this is not a fix but a workaround. By moving the window size/location, the potential corruption after Windows update reboot will only affect the window size/location and not the entire configuration. Since the window size/location can only be saved when exiting, this is the next best thing. There are other ways to save the window size/location but it is very messy and tricky to implement.
Modify app.cfg saving mechanism.
Hmmm.... Single left-click on the tray/notification icon works fine on mine. **List of .Net versions installed Can you open Powershell as Administrator and run the following: Get-ChildItem 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP' -Recurse | Get-ItemProperty -Name version -EA 0 | Where { $_.PSChildName -Match '^(?!S)\p{L}'} | Select PSChildName, version I can't think of a simple answer. MaxLauncher should work with Win10 even without installing any .Net version because it natively comes...
Ongoing issues with Max Launcher
Main cause of this is that after the initial load, the file is still marked as updated and still needs to be saved. Therefore, in rare occasions, after a Windows Update reboot, unsaved files can sometimes be corrupted. Data files (*.mld) are now saved as changes occur so it will no longer be needed to be saved upon exit. ** Auto saving files upon exit sometime results in corruption after a Wi
Crashes at launch
ARggh.. sorry. Tthe mjf.mld file opens on mine. The error is the C:\Users\mamaf\AppData\Roaming\MaxLauncher\app.cfg. It got corrupted. app.cfg contains all the settings you set using the menu. Suggested TODO: Delete the file C:\Users\mamaf\AppData\Roaming\MaxLauncher\app.cfg or restore from backup. Start MaxLauncher This usually happens after restarting after a Windows Update. It is very annoying. I am changing that part now; in 1.28.0.0.
Removed start dialog and create the first mld file.
Default icon is not displayed on Edit Dialog when the target is a UNC path.
Changing a Button's icon to Default icon does not work.
I forgot to mention. I added a few basic themes. https://sourceforge.net/projects/maxlauncher/files/MaxLauncher/1.27.4.0/
Ah. I see. Try using the new themes that came with 1.27.0.0 Sorry about that. The old themes were just too complicated and very hard to maintain.
Hi, The Import is for the old MadAppLauncher. It was and old version of MaxLauncher. Those files had a .mal extension. There is no Import because it is not necessary. If you want to duplicate your setup on one machine to another, you need to copy/sync just the files. FYI, You only need the following files: app.cfg: contains all the configuration set using the menu favorites.cfg: contains the F1 buttons *.mld files: contains all the tab/buttons Shortcuts directory: if you added UWP(Windows Apps) apps....
Hmm... That is strange indeed. I tried it on another PC and also the portable version and it works. Do me a favor and try the following: Put %windir% on Name. When you hover it, what does the tooltip display? Put "Description: %windir%" on Description. When you hover it, what does the tooltip display? Put %windir% on Target and run it. Does it open File Explorer with C:\Windows as the open directory? Thanks.
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Prevent certain themes from being customized.
Prevent certain themes from being customized.
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Oops. Sorry. didn't read that part of the subject. :-( I just tried using %windir% and %TEMP% as the name in the Favorites and it works on mine.
Hi, It should. Which part? ... Showing button's name? Showing button's name on tooltip? Showing button's description on tooltip? Button's Target? * Button's Arguments? Thanks.
Add a few basic themes.
Read the whole thing if you want but most of it is only for developers' reference. This issue was the very first occurrence of corruption of an mld file. The previous problems you had was with the app.cfg file. Background information: app.cfg - contains all the setting set using Menu items. Saved upon exiting the program. favorites.cfg - contains all the button information within the favorites bar. Saved instantly when a change has been made. *.mld file(s) - contains all the information of tab(s)...
First, we can try to see if we can salvage your Default.xml file if you haven't overwritten or deleted it. It looks like the error is near the end of the file. You can send it to me if you want at madproton@gmail.com. If you don't want to send the entire file, I understand. You can send only part of the file starting at line 2780 to the end of the file. FYI, if the mld file is corrupted(the file that contains the tabs/buttons), you will be unable to open it. You would need to create a New File and...
Default icon is empty when using a UNC path as Target.
Error after restarting computer and launching MaxLauncher
Version 1.27.0.0 Released
Version 1.26.0.0 Released
Updated Chinese(Simplified) language.
Updated Norwegian language.
I changed the way it saves app.cfg when logging out/rebooting. It is very hard to troubleshoot. Tried several different approaches. Build 1.26.3.0 was tested 500 times rebooting without issue. TO ALL USERS: Please report this error if you encounter it again. Thank you.
Error after restarting computer and launching MaxLauncher
Copying Basic or Detailed themes does not copy customization if it exists.
Do not apply theme to Theme Editor window.
Changed ToolTip look to standard black on yellow.
Hi Sarah, No worries. The main objective for the next release is maintainability. That is why several parts of the code were rewritten and moved around but much still needs to be reviewed although not critical. I think it's slightly easier now to make modifications and experiments for future changes. One of the most tedious things to change previously were the themes. Any change in any part of the theme had to be changed in others and then checked. That was poorly designed. I am hoping that the Basic...
Oops ... https://sourceforge.net/projects/maxlauncher/files/MaxLauncher/Beta/1.26.2.0/
Oh No=) ! Sorry, I touched a few things. https://sourceforge.net/p/maxlauncher/bugs/milestone/1.26.1.0/ Bugs 90 & 91 also affect Old Themes. Your theme should work as is in 1.26.2.0 EXCEPT the Hide Button Icons/Text options. I had to change the FavoritesButtonStyle.xaml and TabButtonStyle.xaml files.
"Hide ButtonIcons" and "Hide Button Text" when using Old Themes (ie. Brushed Metal *, Solid Color *, etc.) no longer work.
The Window styles of old Themes (ie. Brushed Metal *, Solid Color *, etc.) are not working.
Old Themes (ie. Brushed Metal *, Solid Color *, etc.) cannot override ControlTemplates for some controls.
Changed how the app.cfg is saved.
Root Elemen t Missing, error etc.
Bug when assigning the first image (index 0?) from a .ICO icon/icon library
Tooltips
Select Alternate Application Icon
Option for ICON Only?
Updated French language.
Added Detailed theme.
Added Basic theme.
Removed old themes.
Removed old themes.
Added Detailed theme.