hansolo77 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Ok, I love the screensaver and all, but I'm really getting sick of it opening up whenever it damn well pleases. I realize that it's designed to start after certain time period has alapsed as per my own settings. However, I don't like it loading up while inside the other apps and things. I'll be sitting here, trying to read my weather outlook, and BLAM! the screen saver starts on me. It's not only here though. It also happens while I'm browsing the website, or the forum, or the news, or watching videos, or playing music. If GameEx is running, the screensaver runs. The only period it doesn't seem to run (which is a shock) is when GameEx is updating to a new version, or GameEx is updating my MAME rom sets. Any other time, the screensaver will launch when least expected. Is there a way to configure the screensaver to load only while within the GameEx menuing system, and not while within an app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenclops Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Ok, I love the screensaver and all, but I'm really getting sick of it opening up whenever it damn well pleases. I realize that it's designed to start after certain time period has alapsed as per my own settings. However, I don't like it loading up while inside the other apps and things. I'll be sitting here, trying to read my weather outlook, and BLAM! the screen saver starts on me. It's not only here though. It also happens while I'm browsing the website, or the forum, or the news, or watching videos, or playing music. If GameEx is running, the screensaver runs. The only period it doesn't seem to run (which is a shock) is when GameEx is updating to a new version, or GameEx is updating my MAME rom sets. Any other time, the screensaver will launch when least expected. Is there a way to configure the screensaver to load only while within the GameEx menuing system, and not while within an app?What about the turn off monitor option? There''s that and I'm sure you have a controller, so program a button, any button really, and it should come straight out of monitor off. Screensaver has a delay (no control because it has to switch on some display unit things or what not) vs. no screensaver that is a blink of a LCD screen. If you have a CRT, get an LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenclops Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 What about the turn off monitor option? There''s that and I'm sure you have a controller, so program a button, any button really, and it should come straight out of monitor off. Screensaver has a delay (no control because it has to switch on some display unit things or what not) vs. no screensaver that is a blink of a LCD screen. If you have a CRT, get an LCD.Maybe he could add say, 1 hour for wait time on screensaver,? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkenobi Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I know what you mean about screen saver sometimes taking over. Basically, if GameEx is not the active application, the screen saver shouldn't launch. If it is active, then start counting the inactive time. If I'm working on configuring something and I have GameEx minimized, I really don't want it starting up! It just causes me to have to kill it and reminimize GameEx. There is no way to adjust the screensaver time while GameEx is running, so I personally think the best option would be to only launch the screensaver if GameEx has been inactive for more then the trigger time AND GameEx has been active the whole time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolo77 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I know what you mean about screen saver sometimes taking over. Basically, if GameEx is not the active application, the screen saver shouldn't launch. If it is active, then start counting the inactive time. If I'm working on configuring something and I have GameEx minimized, I really don't want it starting up! It just causes me to have to kill it and reminimize GameEx. There is no way to adjust the screensaver time while GameEx is running, so I personally think the best option would be to only launch the screensaver if GameEx has been inactive for more then the trigger time AND GameEx has been active the whole time!Yes, this is more like what I was referring to. It's not the built in SYSTEM screensaver. I'm referring to GameEx's screensaver, where it loads up MAME roms and EMU's. And like bkenobi stated, I have had it open a 3rd party application, minimize GameEx, and yet GameEx loads up its screensaver within a few minutes. I've considered setting the time limit later, but that kinda defeats the purpose for me. If you're not navigating in the system for over a minute, it's obvious you're not GOING to be, so it loads.So if Tom is watching this thread... Any chance of setting up the screensaver to only run while GameEx is active and inside it's own menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkenobi Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I just wanted to see if this thread was dead or if it is still being looked at. Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I've been out of town... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headkaze Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Why not make a new post as a bug report? I consider the screensaver starting when GameEx is minimized as a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynker Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 What you consider a bug, I call a feature. If this needs be be changed, make it a configurable option so that those of us who like it as-is can keep it.Why not make a new post as a bug report? I consider the screensaver starting when GameEx is minimized as a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream19 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 What you consider a bug, I call a feature. If this needs be be changed, make it a configurable option so that those of us who like it as-is can keep it.that would be an smart feature request. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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