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General hardware / Re: moving xlights

« on: March 02, 2022, 02:19:35 PM »

I remembered that I had xlights saved on a separate drive, so I copied it all over and all is good I may have to update a few sequences but that isn't hard. I'm good. Thanks Charlie J.

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General hardware / moving xlights

« on: March 01, 2022, 09:55:43 PM »

Well to solve my background image problem I bought a new computer. I do not remember what files need to be moved for my sequences and other settings. I think its key bindings; networks; and rgb effects. If not please refresh my memory. Its amazing how much faster the new computer is. I'm going to just use the old one for playing my show on. It was only 10 years old no wonder it did not like some of the updates. Any one want an antique computer? lol  Charlie J.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 11, 2022, 09:02:03 PM »

I wish to thank everyone that helped me figure out my computer problem (just too old), I may have to think about a newer computer. Again thanks.  Charlie J.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 11, 2022, 04:14:10 PM »

I found the app for OpenGL and downloaded it. I have it listed in the app listings. Still no background image. The app said it is OpenGL and CL I believe.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 11, 2022, 04:02:18 PM »

Sorry about sending the files twice, did not see page 2 maybe I need my glasses updated! About the light, it was there before the awning, and it was never moved.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 11, 2022, 03:53:23 PM »

Here is my image file. I was looking at the messages and seen where Dan mentioned OpenGL files, I have never heard of those files. I googled it and found the Microsoft page on opengl and I downloaded it. It did not seem to help. I'm going to restart my computer to see if that helps. Thanks

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 11, 2022, 03:40:57 PM »

Here is my image file. I was reading the messages; my question is what is OpenGL? I have never heard of it. Where do I find it to download?

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 10, 2022, 08:33:49 PM »

I did a update thru windows which updated the drivers also. I can go to my files in xlights and open the image of the house within the file, my thought is if the image and the picture of the house is there then the drivers are ok.
So, you want the image I'm using sent to you, I will do that tomorrow.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 10, 2022, 03:32:46 PM »

here is the problem file I just saved

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 10, 2022, 03:15:55 PM »

The zoom meeting did not help. I went back to ver2021.40 and the background image returned but I got other warnings in the model files, so I went back the last version. I was told that it could be a video driver problem, I had just updated the computer and it was noted in the instructions that any outdated drivers would be updated. I can also go in the show files and open the file for the house and the picture appears so it's not a bad file. This appears to be a bad link to the layout page. I tried to adjust the controls and nothing. This is very puzzling. Thanks Charlie J.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: February 09, 2022, 08:17:00 PM »

Well guys I just downloaded ver 2022.04. My background image STILL doesn't show in the layout page. As I 've noted in an earlier post it was ok in ver. 2021.04. I may go to a zoom meeting tomorrow.

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General Software / Re: no background image

« on: January 28, 2022, 01:17:46 PM »

The last update was in mid to late November, I do not update during a show run. So since my show ended I updated the software and that is when I found the glitch. I didn't even update windows during this time as the show is not normally on the network, The only time its on the network is when it needs an update. I guess it may be fixed next update.  Thanks for the input.  Charlie J.

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General Software / Re: no background image an update

« on: January 27, 2022, 08:11:01 PM »

I just went back to 2021.40 and downloaded it and my background image returned. Could the later update have a glitch in it?  The sequenced seems to run ok. I think I will leave it at this version, till i hear from you.  Thanks Charlie J.

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General Software / no background image

« on: January 27, 2022, 07:32:36 PM »

I just updated to 2022.03 and I lost my background image in the layout page, it is just white with the pixels showing. When I click on the page the correct image file shows up, but no picture of my house. The tiny thumbnail pic. is the house pic. I deleted the image and reloaded it, no change, all white.  It was ok before the update, so did I do something wrong, or a glitch in the update?

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General Software / Re: power supply question

« on: January 07, 2022, 03:14:41 PM »

After I replaced the power supply everything worked well. I have been testing the power supply today, I had about an 8 - 10-amp load and the power supply seemed very warm. Like I noted this power supply is old, so I think it was a power issue. I think I will replace another one in my display this year to be safe. Charlie J.