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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00Hi,Just install WPK and put it in french (my mothertale).I just got 2 little problems when starting :- I want to get the first window where i want on my desktop and not into the center of the screen, is it possible to dot this ?I searched in the options but didn't find anything about it.- I want to get the first window at the size i will because it's a little bit to narrow for the french language. Possible ?I searched in the options and find to block the size of the window which works fine but not for the first window.Thanks.Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneHi TaZmaniak, welcome to the forum!I have some questions for you, just to exactly focus the problem.1) What version of winPenPack are we talking about?2) What you intend with "the first window"? The WPP splash screen? The menu or what else?Thank youZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakHi,I use the latest version (2.8) of the full package (Expert).For my problems, see the screen below :The 2 problems are on the same screen :- after the bootsplash, the window is centered on the screen (i'd like to move it where i want and keep this position after restart)- the windows is too narrow to have the 4 tabs in fully sight.ThanksRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneHi TaZmaniak,now is more clear... You couldn't use that window for executing the WPP programs (it is mainly for menu editing options), but you can find the WPP icon in the TrayBar (the fucsia cube on the left). From this icon, with right button, you can open menu and execute programs. The menu shoud be automatically resized with respect to largest string. I think also that you could solve both your questions: a) unchecking the option "Interface|show window on startup"b) unchecking the option "Interface|hold window size"c) checking the option "Various|enable system tray icon"(Of course, after these changes, restart WPP Launcher...)Tell me if it solves.Best regardsZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakHi,It didn't solves because when i left-click. the window open centered and stay too narrow.But all is accessible from right-click on tray-icon.Will wait next version if it's possible to implement this Other question:Possible to protect the key by using a password on boot ? (Would be a good stuff to put on the todo list )Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneVery strange, TaZmaniak are you sure you have unchecked the option "Interface|show window on startup" in first options tab, and checked the option "Various|enable system tray icon" in last options tab? This is necessary for opening WPP Launcher just in tray without opening windows on desktop.If the window already opens, surely the first option is checked. Could you please post pictures of your options (first and last tab is enough), so we can exclude this fact?Thank you!ZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakSure,Here you are :I did it right you said but still not at my taste Edit : Solved the problem of the narrow window by modifying the french.xml file from the \winPenPack\User\winpenpack_launcher\Lang directory (from "A propos" to "??")Here's the result :Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneIt seems all ok. Just a question: you don't do a double (left) click on tray icon, right? Otherwise it will show the menu window. It is enough a single click (it is very easy to do double click on Windows, also when you don't want to do it... I am a living example about this ).If it don't work, maybe there is some trouble on your copy of WPPLauncher, or you have other programs that supercede these mouse clicks (I know, it is a desperate hint...). Be also sure you don't have other copies of WPPLauncher active (end all WPPLauncher tasks with Task Manager) then retry to execute it.Best regardsZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakHi,Simple left or right click has the same result and works fine.Double left click open indeed the menu window (which i've corrected by modifying the xml file).No solution to replace the menu window where i want in place of centered on the screen ?Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneTaZmaniak ha scritto ...Edit : Solved the problem of the narrow window by modifying the french.xml file from the \winPenPack\User\winpenpack_launcher\Lang directory (from "A propos" to "??")Hi TaZmaniak,this is not THE solution, but just a "dirty trick" (you simply shorted the label length...). The right things to do are:1) be sure the option "Interface|hold window size" is unchecked (as yours)2) open menu window, as your last picture (you could be expert about this )3) drag right edge until window width is enough to view correctly all tabs (please, take in mind that menu window width is not automatic... just menu one...).4) (optional) check option "Interface|hold window size", so non accidental resize could be done in future.Please let me know if now works. Then you could write back the right string "A propos" in XML file.Best regardsZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakAlready done before my first post (I used to try tweaking alone before posting a topic ) but doesn't work.So i use my solution who works great and get a fully menu window with tabs who gets in the allowed width Btw, i made some corrections in the french.xml file (have already upload it).CURe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneTaZmaniak ha scritto ...Simple left or right click has the same result and works fine.Fine! I guessed, now! TaZmaniak ha scritto ...Double left click open indeed the menu window (which i've corrected by modifying the xml file).I think it is enough to put "no action" in combobox regarding the left click.TaZmaniak ha scritto ...No solution to replace the menu window where i want in place of centered on the screen ?It is enough to open menu window, drag where you want and close. Next time you open it, you will find in the last position you leave.Best regardsZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneTaZmaniak ha scritto ...Already done before my first post (I used to try tweaking alone before posting a topic ) but doesn't work.Don't worry, but I have to make ALL possible questions, because I don't know you, and also I don't know your computer skill. I am sorry.It is very strange it don't works. I am able to resize, as I want, menu window, without any trouble. There is just a minimum width, but maximum menu window width is limited just by screen width.The only hint I can give you is to try again all the procedure as I wrote above. I am sure there is a misunderstanding somewhere.Best regardsZioZioneRe: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneHi TaZmaniak,just done last test. Now I think to (finally! Sorry for that... ) understand your problem: seems that WPPLauncher does not remember menu window settings between executions, but it works just in the same execution session (as you have surely seen). This could be verified also in XML file, that don't stores informations about position and dimensions of menu window.I think that this feature could be asked directly to the author, that, if possible, could implement it in future versions of the launcher. Thank you for feedback.Best regardsZioZioneEdit: P.S. I verified that window dimensions are already stored in xml file, but not correctly managed by the launcher. I think is a bug, and I have just reported to the author.Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00TaZmaniakNo problem.Endly we are on the same road It's not a primordial feature but will set the application more comfortable.I'm busy to translate all the xml files in french but first of all, i'm trying the softs.You'll ear about me when finished (could take a while...)Re: tweaking the first window ?
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2024-03-29T14:43:33+01:00ZioZioneHi TaZmaniak,TaZmaniak ha scritto ...No problem.Endly we are on the same road Nice to hear... Probably there were (and will be) some language problems, but the most important thing is to reach a solution... This will teach us to better perform support about WPP, but I hope will help other users to be as precise and complete as possible when describing bugs or asking help...TaZmaniak ha scritto ...Other question:Possible to protect the key by using a password on boot ? (Would be a good stuff to put on the todo list )I don't know about the planning to add a password on booting WPP, but there are some programs, for example TrueCrypt ( -Link- ) that completely protect your pendrive, or also a single file. You can try it, and check if it meets your needs.Best regardsZioZione