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Yes, indeed, almulder. Those are the kind of ideas I am looking for. Keep'em coming!

Kelsenellenelvians' personal one! Note: Optimized for 1280x1024 resolution. Updated for 5.0 final Download Here!

I just sent Kels the FINAL code for release. I found 3 bugs at the last minute that needed to be taken care of. I know how Microsoft feels now: something always comes up at the last minute before release date. BUT I come through on my promises and will release it on June 1st. Granted, there are still minor little detail bugs still in there, but nothing to take away from the WPI experience. I have spent over 3 months working on this update. I know you will all be happy with it. I am happy with it.

@bober I don't remove IE from my CDs so I can't say 100% that WPI will still work. I assume mshta.exe is all that is required, BUT the installer window uses a Modeless window that only IE supports. If you watch the Task Manager and start WPI, a new explorer.exe is not started, just mshta.exe. So....... As far as having to search for mshta.exe, I would assume that since you remove IE the file association is also removed. Double-clicking WPI.hta starts it automatically (duh). You will just have to supply the enitre path in your script: c:\windows\system32\mshta.exe WPI.hta I have on my To Do List to build in a cd switcher. It will be generic and by no means as full-featured as CDSwicther. If I write it, it will be in version 5.1. Trying to clear out the Tools folder as much as possible; don't want to rely on third-party software.

Just so you know, all older theme version WILL NOT be compatible with v5.0. There have been so many updates that it was impossible to maintain backward compatability. Sorry about that......but change is good for the whole.

I figured out the path problem I was having so my audio player is history, going back to the built-in one (same as the main WPI window). Just needed a little JavaScript trickery. It is built-in to the installer, not a seperate window as in previous versions.

@oneless Execute Before and Execute After install process is built-in. Way ahead of you. ;-) I made one version of a media player, but then realized it wouldn't automatically go to the next song, so.......will be dropping that for now. Thanks, guys.

For users who play audio while installing their programs, how long does the entire install process take (minutes), and how many songs do you play (before install process is done)? I am contemplating writing my own audio player code both for the main WPI window and the Installer window, but may just be a waste of time. Or it might prove to be very beneficial.

This option is removed from v5.0. Things are finally getting wrapped up for a release. Look for some screen shots.

It's not an easy fix, per se. The variables used are all wrong, the VBScript is useless, etc. Like I said above, v5.0 will HOPEFULLY be out soon. The final tocuhes are being done right now. I hate to leave you guys hangin' like that, but if you have some patients, it will be well worth the wait for v5.0.

At first glance, you need \\ after the %CDROM% %CDROM%\\install\\winamp\winamp.exe /S

Yes, you can use network paths anywhere within WPI.

First glance, you have 2 #0509's. Second, don't put the ordr[pn]=['0500'] in quotes ..... ordr[pn]=[0500]

In the WishList for v5.0 thread I said I will add a log feature. It shouldn't be hard at all to integrate. Check out that thread for more details.

Logging actions seems to be desired. I have talked to another user via email about. I will definetly look in to it now. I will add a text gadget to specify a path name; default path will be something like %systemdir%\WPI\InstallLog.txt Or whatever................. I am finalizing the new installer now, so I guess it is an appropriate time to work on it.

I have a note about it in my "To Do List". Don't hold your breath, but maybe in v5.1.

No. Pure JavaScript. You can do almost anything with JavaScript.

1. The WPI.cmd file has been eliminated. All options are handled internally. As far as install goes, extract the archive, copy the folder where you want it, done. The time consuming part is adding in all your programs. 2. I do have an idea on how to keep a "standard" theme. I will break it up into several files: name html core, side panel, bottom panel. It may work, may be too limiting. I will be making some themes with new gadgets for people to build on. They will at least have a place to start. 3. I made an internal installer, RunOnceEx and kTool are no longer used. The only drawback to this is that mshta.exe stays open so your desktop will not come up until the install process is complete. Thanks for the mesage. Those are the kind I am looking for.

At first glance, those lines of code should never cause an error message. Something somewhere else is to blame. What, there is no real way to tell without seeing your entire code (don't send it). Or you have an error in your config file or user options file.

As all you regular forum members know, I have been working on a major upgrade for WPI. It is nearing completion, just a few loose ends to tidy up. To make it as complete an upgrade as possible, I am asking you this: What new options would you like to see added? What don't you like and needs to be changed? Any strange behavior or bugs to report? I do ask that you give complete details to what you want fixed or added. Thanks and be on the look out for v5.0!

Use %CDROM% not %systemdrive%

Some of the previous version had a lot of work done to the generate.js file by a few people at a time and some things got messed up. I am working on v5.0 and should be done in the next week or two. All the known bugs are fixed and many new features/updates made. If I remember right, that had to deal with the audio player. The path was set wrong. If you can post the actual line of code and what version to refresh my memory I will be able to give a better answer.

I *think*, if I remember right, that it is not so much based on number of characters, but rather alotted pixel space. I want to say you have 320 pixels worth of text space. 320/8=40 characters. Large or smaller font would affect this.

Like Kels said: 5.0 is on the way!!! Be prepared for a total update to the program: new features, old crap removed, wizards are all updated, new installer, new themes. I have been busting my a** to get this release ready. Only a few more things to do and it will be ready for the first wave of beta testing.

Try a backslash before it: Monkey\'s Audio