Author Topic: Help? Circle Dock not launching properly (Read 31850 times)

twisk · « **on:** September 07, 2008, 01:44 PM »

I'm not sure if I checked a box I shouldn't have, but when I launch Circle Dock and click on the shortcut icons, nothing launches, regardless of what the shortcut links too (unless it's a dock folder). I have to right click, then use the Open option to actually run applications.

Is there any way I can configure CD so that it launches applications on left-click?

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2008, 02:54 PM »

Left clicks should launch whatever the icons point to. There is no option to turn this off. Perhaps you are slightly moving the icon when you left click and Circle Dock is interpreting this as a movement of the icon instead of a click. Try going to the Settings -> General and increase the Click Sensitivity value and see if that helps.

twisk · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:00 PM »

It no longer tries to move the icons. I get the hourglass cursor, but nothing happens for both folders and files.

only the RightClick-Open function works.
Is there any way I can map that to left-click?

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:11 PM »

Hmm, there may have be a problem with Alpha 7.6. Let me check it out and I'll post an update.

twisk · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:20 PM »

Thanks!

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:34 PM »

Nevermind, I've been running my computer without a reboot for weeks and Vista was getting a little cranky with the programs I had up and running. There is no problem with Alpha 7.6 launching programs on my computer.

Has the problem always occurred for you? Perhaps you can upload a copy of your Settings directory inside the Circle Dock folder and I'll try running that on my computer to see if it's a problem with your settings?

twisk · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:42 PM »

The problems are consistent.

I'll just post the four txt files here so it's easier
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ShadowColor=-16777216
ShadowSize=6
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ShowLabelsOnMouseOverOnly=true
DefaultOpacity=255

[General]
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CentreAroundCursor=true
EnableDockRotation=True
AnimationInterval=20
DockIsTopmost=True
ClickSensitivity=6
EnablePortabilityMode=false
KeyPressesPerRevolution=15
UseMemorySaver=True
IconReplacementMode=False

[PoofAnimation]
Path=.\System\Miscellaneous\Poof.png
NumFrames=6
DelayBetweenFrames=50
UsePoof=False

[GeneralAnimation]
RotationAnimationDuration=2000
FadeInFadeOutDuration=97
AnimationInterval=20

[Background]
Path=.\System\Icons\butterfly.png
DefaultWidth=354
DefaultHeight=354
DefaultOpacity=155

[CentreImage]
Path=.\System\Icons\butterfly.png
DefaultWidth=127
DefaultHeight=127
DefaultOpacity=255
ShowStartMenuWhenClicked=True

[DockItems]
DefaultWidth=45
DefaultHeight=45
MinWidth=50
MinHeight=50
MaxWidth=120
MaxHeight=120
ShowExplorerContextMenus=True
HideDockAfterExecution=True
DefaultOpacity=255

[CircleParams]
MinRadius=122
CircleSeparation=78
Format=Constant Number of Items Per Circle
ConstNumItemsPerCircle=10

[EllipseParams]
MinHeight=200
AspectRatio=2

[Language]
Path=.\System\Languages\English.ini

[Shape]
Shape=Circle

[Folders]
DockFolderImagePath=.\System\Icons\My Documents.png

[Toggling]
VisibilityCtrl=False
VisibilityAlt=False
VisibilityShift=False
VisibilityWin=False
VisibilityKey1=96
VisibilityKey2=0

VisibilityMouseButton= MButton

ScreenLeftEdgeShow=False
ScreenRightEdgeShow=False
ScreenTopEdgeShow=False
ScreenBottomEdgeShow=False

EdgeWidthHeight=1
****************
*******DockItemData*************

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Args=
Description=
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=0
CircleRotation=2.51327412287185
EllipseRotation=0
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[0-0]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Show Desktop.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=2
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-1]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Microsoft Word.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=.\System\Icons\Microsoft Word.png
Name=
Order=3
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-2]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\LimeWire 4.16.6.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=.\System\Icons\Limewire.png
Name=
Order=1
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-3]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Microsoft PowerPoint.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=.\System\Icons\Microsoft PowerPoint.png
Name=
Order=4
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-4]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Microsoft Excel.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=.\System\Icons\Microsoft Excel.png
Name=
Order=5
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-5]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\nTune.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=6
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-6]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Mozilla Firefox.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=9
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-7]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Google Chrome.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=0
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-9]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\Audacity.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=7
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-10]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities\WinFF.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=8
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11]
Action=[dockfolder]
Args=
Description=Games
ImagePath=.\System\Icons\Foobar.png
Name=Games
Order=10
CircleRotation=2.09439510239319
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-1]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Need for Speed™ Carbon.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=0
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-2]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Oblivion.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=1
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-3]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Play Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=2
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-4]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Shadow of Chernobyl.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=3
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-5]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\WoWscape Server Launcher.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=4
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-6]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Supreme Commander.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=5
CircleRotation=0
EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-7]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Unreal Tournament 3.lnk
Description=Link
ImagePath=
Name=
Order=6
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-11-8]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Crysis.lnk
Description=Link
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Name=
Order=7
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
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Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Half-Life 2.lnk
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
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Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Game Launches\Counter-Strike Source.lnk
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-12]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Storage
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
[0-13]
Action=[link]
Args=C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Desktop\Utilities
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EllipseRotation=0
SpiralRotation=0
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VideoInPicture · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2008, 03:51 PM »

I've looked over those files and tried running them on my computer and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. What operating system do you have?

Perhaps try Alpha 7.5: http://circledock.wi...ock0.9.2Alpha7_5.zip

There was a slight change in the way it executes shortcuts but nothing that should be causing problems.

twisk · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2008, 04:18 PM »

I'm using windows XP with Service Pack 2

twisk · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2008, 04:21 PM »

hmm, 7.5 doesn't work either.

Is there any way to map the right-click -> "Open" command to left-click on the icons?

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2008, 04:31 PM »

hmm, 7.5 doesn't work either.

Is there any way to map the right-click -> "Open" command to left-click on the icons?
-twisk (September 07, 2008, 04:21 PM)

Sorry, that's not possible. That is the right-click menu and can't be mapped.

This is the first case I've heard of like yours. I'm not sure what I can do at this point if the dock runs properly otherwise. Perhaps we'll have to wait and see if others have the same problem.

Dormouse · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2008, 04:43 PM »

The left click works fine for me.

twisk · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2008, 06:28 PM »

perhaps the problem is not my circledock but the applications? I've been using shortcuts, perhaps I should just link straight to the application?
That doesn't seem to be the issue either

stockgod · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2008, 09:43 AM »

i have the same problem.and right click to open apps sometimes cause the circle dock crash.

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2008, 11:24 AM »

Are there any error messages that pop up?

Could one of you download http://www.microsoft...com/express/vcsharp/ and use that to run (in debug mode) the Circle Dock 0.9.2 Alpha 7.4 source code found at: http://ericw.dcmembe...ha7.4_SourceCode.zip

This should help to pinpoint what is happening by providing an error message when there is something unhandled.

madseno · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2008, 01:40 PM »

For what it's worth, I see exactly the same problem. Apps, dragged on to the wheel, do not launch on left click. Right click/Open does start them. Only thing showing on a left click is an hourglass icon for a second or two.

A folder works fine.

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2008, 01:56 PM »

What OS do you have and what version of .Net do you have on your computer? Also, what is the native language used by your operating system?

Below is the code used to launch the links for each of the icons:

Code: C# [Select]

if (Path.StartsWith(@"::{"))
            {
                Pinvoke.Win32.ShellExecute(IntPtr.Zero, "open", Path, "", "", Pinvoke.Win32.ShowCommands.SW_SHOW);
            }
            else
            {
                try
                {
                    System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo ProcInfo = new System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo(@Path);
                    ProcInfo.UseShellExecute = true;
                    ProcInfo.WorkingDirectory = null;
                    ProcInfo.WorkingDirectory = System.IO.Path.GetDirectoryName(@Path);
                    Win32.Shell32.ShellExecuteInfo ShExInfo = new Win32.Shell32.ShellExecuteInfo();
                    ShExInfo.fMask = Constants.ShellExecuteInfoConst.SEE_MASK_INVOKEIDLIST | Constants.ShellExecuteInfoConst.SEE_MASK_HMONITOR;
                    //ShExInfo.dun.hMonitor = Pinvoke.Win32.MonitorFromPoint(Cursor.Position, (uint)Pinvoke.Win32.MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST);
                    ShExInfo.hwnd = (int)System.Diagnostics.Process.GetCurrentProcess().MainWindowHandle;
                    ShExInfo.lpFile = ProcInfo.FileName;
                    ShExInfo.lpDirectory = ProcInfo.WorkingDirectory;
                    ShExInfo.lpParameters = ProcInfo.Arguments;
                    ShExInfo.lpVerb = "open";
                    ShExInfo.nShow = 1;
                    ShExInfo.cbSize = System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.SizeOf(ShExInfo);
                    Win32.Shell32.Shell32API.ShellExecuteEx(ShExInfo);
                }
                catch (Exception)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show(Language.ErrorMessages.FilePathMissingInvalid + @": " + Path, Language.General.CircleDockName);
                }
            }

Can anyone see what may be causing the problem? A message box should show up if there is an exception but I don't think you guys are getting any.

stockgod · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:02 PM »

my OS is windows xp,sp2,chinese simplified,dotnet 2.0

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:27 PM »

Perhaps this is a problem caused by the native language of your OS since I see you have Chinese Simplified and there may be language conflicts with English. I wonder what the native OS language of the other users with problems are?

VideoInPicture · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:36 PM »

I will try changing the file execution code a bit for Alpha 8 to see if it will help you guys (Using System.Diagnostics.Process.Start instead of ShellExecuteEX). Strange.

stockgod · « **Reply #20 on:** September 10, 2008, 12:58 AM »

thax

stockgod · « **Reply #21 on:** September 10, 2008, 02:55 AM »

i have just found that 1,when i drag n drop my documents on the CD,left click can quickly open it,the CD works very well,my own apps can not be opened.2,i have 2 user accounts,another user documents on CD can't be opened too,and i can't drag n drop my computer on CD. i hope this could help u find the problem.

by the way,when background set transparent,it will be like this

madseno · « **Reply #22 on:** September 10, 2008, 05:20 PM »

What OS do you have and what version of .Net do you have on your computer? Also, what is the native language used by your operating system?

XP SP3, .net version 2 as far as I can tell and natively, it's in Danish.
-VideoInPicture (September 09, 2008, 01:56 PM)

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #23 on:** September 10, 2008, 11:55 PM »

I will try changing the file execution code a bit for Alpha 8 to see if it will help you guys (Using System.Diagnostics.Process.Start instead of ShellExecuteEX). Strange.
-VideoInPicture (September 09, 2008, 10:36 PM)

Wouldn't it be easier to drop the System.Diagnostics part? It does the same thing...

Kitman · « **Reply #24 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:20 AM »

I get the same problem.OS:vista32bits