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Title: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 16, 2019, 09:40:09 PM
Good day to you all.

Using last year's show as a starting point for 2019, I have updated the software to 2019.21 64 bit. (I'm working totally in 2D.)

When I grab a prop and try to move it to a new location on the layout screen, the prop does not stay with the mouse cursor.  In fact, the mouse moves 3 to 4 times the distance that the prop does.  It takes repeated "grabs" to move the prop into place.

I've hunted through many of the threads here, but haven't found any mention of this behavior by anyone else.  At least I didn't recognize a like problem.  I've looked through all the settings within xLights to see if there may be something that would help. Again, nothing that I recognize.

Note that I do use a high resolution screen on my Dell XPS-15.  I'm looking into this at this time, but nothing else (other computer programs) behaves this way. 

Any ideas would be most appreciated.

Thanks.
Al
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: keithsw1111 on April 17, 2019, 01:09:19 AM
This is the side effect of a recent change to address this symptom. It now works perfectly on my machine but clearly not yours so more work is needed. Just not sure what work.


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Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 17, 2019, 07:16:53 AM
Thanks Keith.  I'm also investigating if the problem may be that my two monitors are different.  I have a UHD (3840x2160) on the laptop, but the secondary monitor is only 1920x1024. 

Of course I'm using this as an excuse to acquire a new UHD secondary monitor.   8)

I'll let you know what happens after the stores open (about 2 hours) and I travel back (about another hour).
(That will teach her to go off for a couple of days.!!!!  ;) )
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 17, 2019, 01:16:57 PM
OK.  I have added the UHD monitor to my sequencing computer (as a second UHD).  Though it is VERY NICE to have all of this high resolution screen (a 15+" on the laptop and a 27" as the outboard), with equal settings on both, it didn't fix the problem. 

Hey, it was a long shot - but worth it!   ;D

Things that have improved with this addition is I haven't had the "ultra tiny drop downs" happen yet.  (It's only been an hour. Give it time.)  I also can span across both monitors and everything stays as it was on the initial.  I can now stretch the sequencing window across both and it works just fine.  :)

Thanks for taking another look at this.  I'll live with the quirk for now.

Take Care
Al

Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 17, 2019, 11:21:05 PM
Just to bring this up to date.

I have removed all traces of xLights from my test machine.  After a reboot, I deleted all unneeded drivers (such as display link, etc.) and then rebooted again.

Installed xLights 2019.21 64 bit. 

The problem persists.  :(
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: keithsw1111 on April 17, 2019, 11:25:20 PM
More interesting would be turning dpi back to normal


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Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 17, 2019, 11:42:54 PM
Where is that done?

Edit:  Tried all the different variations under the right-click menus for the xLights64 icon.  No go.  :(

e.g., xLights icon, properties, compatibility, change high DPI settings.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: keithsw1111 on April 17, 2019, 11:53:35 PM
Display options in windows


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Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 18, 2019, 12:00:17 AM
Note that this is being done on a "regular" monitor (single monitor - 1920 x 1080) equipped computer as well as my laptop with the UHD monitors (x2) attached.  Both have now been cleaned and then reinstalled with 2019.21.

Both are exhibiting the problem.

Sorry.  But thank you for the suggestion.  I'll keep at it.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: kevinp on April 18, 2019, 06:29:46 PM
This same thing happens on my Mac too.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 18, 2019, 07:17:04 PM
Glad you spoke up Kevin.  I was just getting ready to fire up my Mac and load it there. Saved me from working in an area I'm not that familiar with.  :)


Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: Gilrock on April 18, 2019, 09:33:13 PM
In Windows is your scaling set to 100% under Display settings?  I've got many programs that have issues if I use anything except 100%.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 22, 2019, 10:31:13 PM
Sorry.  Been a way for a while.
I'll check tomorrow when I have it all out again.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 23, 2019, 04:29:35 PM
Possibly relevant information...
Dell XPS-15, i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60 GHz.  16.0 GB RAM.
x64-based processor, Windows 10 Pro (1803) - 64 bit operating system. (OS Build 17134.706)


Monitor 1 - attached to laptop.
3840x2160.  Change size of text, apps, and other items set to 250% (Recommended).

Monitor 2 - secondary monitor, attached via USB3.1.
1920x1080.  Change size of text, apps, and other items set to 100% (Recommended).

Displays are "extended".
 
Note that the above is my "traveling" setup.  At home I substitute another UHD monitor for Monitor 2.  It has the same resolution of 3840x2160 as the primary monitor.  It is connected via the HDMI port on the laptop.

The problem described shows up on either setup.

Note that I tried to change the main monitor to 100%, but the text was so small that I could not read what it was trying to convey.  No other program that I use has this problem. 
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: Gilrock on April 23, 2019, 05:10:41 PM
Note that I tried to change the main monitor to 100%, but the text was so small that I could not read what it was trying to convey.  No other program that I use has this problem.

To clarify are you saying the text in xLights was the only program that was too small at 100%?  It should have affected everything.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 23, 2019, 08:01:31 PM
No.  All programs, commercial and otherwise (including xLights), had text too small to read when I tried to put it at 100%.  When I put it back at the "recommended" 250%, all the programs were easy to read.

From time to time one of the popups in xLights will come up as a very small text, but that is the exception at this time and not my main focus.  It is moving props on the layout screen that takes a bit of manipulation.   ???

 
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: keithsw1111 on April 24, 2019, 02:58:31 AM
I may have a fix
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: kevinp on April 24, 2019, 08:25:57 PM
I may have a fix

I've compiled the code and your fix is working on the Mac side of things.  The models drag in sync with the mouse now.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 25, 2019, 09:08:16 AM
Hopefully I'll get some time to put this to the test.  Unfortunately my calendar in April and May is a disaster for getting time for fun stuff. 

Just know that I truly thank you all for taking the time to look at and fix this.

As soon as I get an hour, I'll update and check it out.

Thanks Again.
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 27, 2019, 04:29:56 PM
I have some time.  Where is this fix located?
Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: keithsw1111 on April 27, 2019, 04:30:27 PM
In .23.


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Title: Re: Dragging props seems different
Post by: algerdes on April 28, 2019, 08:44:57 AM
Thanks.