Looking for feedback on XPreview

[jcarle]

I'd just like to get a feel as to how many people use XPreview.

Thanks.

[Jaqie Fox]

Wow! works great! one problem. if I use "parent folder" to get to "My computer" or click "my computer" in the places bar it shows nothing.... no drive letters or anything.

[jcarle]

XPreview uses standard windows controls... have you ever experienced that with any other program?

[Jaqie Fox]

No, never. I also am having a small (but in the context of this program significant) deviation from the actual OS text arrangement. Here is what I mean...

Xpreview compared to VMWare workstation

[jcarle]

What has been modified in the setup? Just the images? Does this occur with any other setup?

[Jaqie Fox]

this is the first setup Ive ever done... if you need the file it's in the completed splash screens (or whatever) section in the appropriate sticky thread...

[jcarle]

this is the first setup Ive ever done... if you need the file it's in the completed splash screens (or whatever) section in the appropriate sticky thread...

I'll take a look.

[vhrc99]

If it installs on winxp x64, only can open the file of the same architecture (64 bits), if i try to load a 32bits file on the xpx64 i get this error

Object reference not set to an instance of a object

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at XPreview.ResourceManagement.Manager.ResizeBitmap(Bitmap OriginalBitmap, Int32 NewWidth, Int32 NewHeight)
   at XPreview.Modules.winntbb.winntbb.LoadFile(String Filename, MenuItem& parentMenu)
   at XPreview.formMain.menuOpen_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.MenuItem.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Command.Invoke()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmCommand(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

Edited June 18, 2007 by vhrc99

[jcarle]

Unfortunately, I have no way to diagnose the issue since I can't get my hands on a copy of Windows XP x64.

[skeebum]

Having trouble installing XPreview on XP SP2.

Ran the installer for 1.0.6128 and it installed .NET

Ran through the install but I receive the error

Error reading from file C:\Documents and Settings\Z\Desktop\Setup.msi. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

I can obviously access it since it is how I initiate the install. I have tried moving the file, downloading a different copy, initiating from Setup.exe, etc.

Could you post an older version, perhaps the original 1.0 so that I have something to fall back on? I used the older version last year and it was wonderful. A bit rough around the edges ( what spawned updates it seems) but it got the job done. Excellent work jcarle!

[jcarle]

I'm wondering if it's an issue with the actual setup files are with your configuration...

[skeebum]

Yes, it must be my configuration. I suppose there were some permission/ownership issues with the file or directory (.msi files are prone to being difficult when it comes to permissions)

I moved the Setup.exe and Setup.msi files to the root of my systemdrive and it installed without a hitch.

Maybe someone else owns my desktop...

Thanks for the suggestion jcarle.

[islander_810]

hey jcarle, **** good job with xpreview. i'm facing the same prob as Jagie Fox. Apart from that it works like a charm. I just have a couple of suggestions to make.

1. Would it possible to indicate the co-ordinates in the status bar as we move the pointer?

2. A list of recently opened files would be useful

[Arie]

Can't download it from the "stickied" thread; link is down ;(

[jcarle]

Sorry about that folks. I'll update the links tommorow. I migrated to a new server, some of the URLs didn't follow.