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lanux128:
That problem: I run my screen at 125% of normal size using the setting found under Display Properties, which makes CountAsYouType's font too big for its windows. Most, but not all, programmes can handle this. Be good if the programme's text could allow for this.-kiwi2b
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hehe.. i didn't know that large display's would distort the GUI, thanks kiwi2b for pointing it out.. :) anyway, i'll check the AHK forums and try to code around non-fixed dimensions. and it seems that i'll have to give this large display setting the priority..

lanux128:
i found a thread at the AHK forums, which gave me an idea to avoid distortion on PCs with large displays.. :) hopefully, the problem is fixed now & i also made some other changes which include:
• Real-time word count.
• changes made in the Options Gui is now instantaneous.
• Gui takes into account maximised windows before positioning itself.

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After


here is the latest version - 1.38
Count-as-you-type-v138.ahk (9.08 kB - downloaded 413 times.)
Count-as-you-type-v138.exe (237.58 kB - downloaded 519 times.)

kiwi2b:
Well done, it's the best yet, I tried to break it, different dpi, html, text, rich text, it picked it all up without restarts.  :Thmbsup: Perfect ... almost ... ;D :

Look close, real close, and you see the config screen vertical spacing seems off:
IDEA: Show number of characters as I type in email
This is with the normal 96dpi, worse with 120dpi.
IDEA: Show number of characters as I type in email

Uh oh, here's trouble, the task manager is showing 100% cpu activity with count as you type the culprit, it's happened twice so far.  :(
Just watching it now, the computer hasn't locked up, but count as you type is still at the top wanting 40 to 60% of the cpu  :huh:

Anyway, I've got some ideas for options:
Can you set the position of the GUI optionally? In the middle at the bottom is best for Outlook: less intrusive and keeps the right scrollbar and any left orientated toolbars clear. Bottom left is okay (might hide somebody's toolbar though) and bottom right not so good (hides the scrollbar). Best to make the position optional I guess?
Also, can you make an autostart with Outlook optional? So if Outlook starts (or Express, Thunderbird) then Count optionally starts as well and sits in the tray.
Also, the close button optionally minimises to the tray.
Also, the system tray balloon tip, best to make it optional.
Also, what about Outlook 2007, it's on the horizon for me I guess...
Phew, what a list ...  ;)

Very clever with that w00t in the GUI: change it to a Cody image and leave the button part as a link to the options and you pass the course. :Thmbsup:

lanux128:
hehe you have an eye for details.. ;D it should be "enter a number here" but i'll lop off the "here" from now on..

expanding the options gui is also a good idea but i need to check on that 100% cpu usage thingy.. are you running the ahk script or the compiled exe when the high cpu activity occurs?

now back to options..
• saving the last GUI position when exiting is probably the better choice. this is what i have in mind, have a check-box that will save the GUI position to INI file when closing.
— when loading again, read x,y position from INI file.
— if happy with current position, go to options & uncheck the 'save position' setting.
— or move around the GUI until you hit a sweet spot then quickly restart then uncheck the setting.
so, what do you think?

• by autostart with Outlook, you mean to start Count-as-you-type with Windows?
• close button to minimize to systray - check.. :up:

• initially i used systray balloon for troubleshooting but i didn't remove them since it is useful as a feedback system. i counted and there is 4 instances where TrayTip is used:
— when loading, it displays the current config settings.
— when exceeding nos. of characters while typing.
— when copying the text, the new clipboard contents are displayed.
— when there is nothing to copy.
is there any particular messages that is bothering you or you hate them all equally? :)

• as for Outlook 2007, i'm going to add a feature for customised windows title. this way you can add as many programs as you want but right now i'm just trying to figure out the best way to do that.. :)

kiwi2b:
hehe you have an eye for details
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I've heard that before somewhere, I'll have to watch that. ;)

cpu usage thingy.. are you running the ahk script or the compiled exe when the high cpu activity occurs?
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The compiled exe. The problem shows when I have an open Outlook message and the CountAYT window open, with another programme on top. Instead of staying quiet, Task manager is showing CountAYT as wanting 8 to 14% of the CPU. Like when I am writing this message.

saving the last GUI position when exiting is probably the better choice ... have a check-box that will save the GUI position to INI file when closing
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Yes, absolutely. Everybody's prefs are different, so this would solve it.

by autostart with Outlook, you mean to start Count-as-you-type with Windows?
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Ideally, optionally, start just with Outlook ( or other mail progs) if possible, and then close with Outlook. Keeps the tray clear. Most people around these DonationCoder parts probably already have a too full tray as it is. ;D Otherwise, just start with windows I guess.

close button to minimize to systray - check..
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Thanks :)

is there any particular messages that is bothering you or you hate them all equally?
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;D This one: when loading, it displays the current config settings
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It's that being repeatedly told something I already know feeling coming back again. ;D Probably best to make each one optional, to please everyone...

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