***Comments about Version 1.1 ***

Prolific-Matt · 02-20-2002, 08:21 PM

Version 1.1 of the Aquarium is now available here:

www.serenescreen.com

Please discuss all related issues with 1.1 in this topic below.
If you are upgrading from the versions 99D through 99L, please go to this link to upgrade:

99D-99L Upgrade to Version 1.1

Jav400 · 02-20-2002, 08:42 PM

Please post your comments about the New Version here.

Enigma · 02-20-2002, 08:46 PM

First and foremost, the Lionfish is amazing. Jim has outdone himself yet again!

Now for the question. I'm not a "frame-rate freak" but I noticed my framerates have gone up with the new version and I'm not sure why.

I usually get around 40-50FPS, now it's at 70-80FPS.

Has anyone else noticed this?

asprague · 02-20-2002, 08:53 PM

Tim,
Others have also suggested that the lights in the tank cycle with the time of day. Most thought that that would be far too slow. Plus, you have the problems of days getting longer and shorter and those living near the polar caps would have extended periods of light or dark.

Edit: Somehow our posts ended up on separate threads. Hope you get over to this one to see it.

The_Thrill · 02-20-2002, 08:54 PM

I am 21 and giggling like a school boy AHAHA the blues are amazing. Job Well Done! Thanks to all at prolific and Jim.

Kerry · 02-20-2002, 08:57 PM

The Lionfish is awesome! You have done a wonderful job Jim & it was well worth the wait!

Ralph · 02-20-2002, 08:57 PM

Just installed mine. The link from http://www.serenescreen.com/download/upgrade.asp worked just fine as did the request for my serial number. The quick launch buttons still do not work if one has AutoCad installed

Other than that the installation went as it should.
Nice job Jim

Bill R · 02-20-2002, 09:05 PM

Beautiful job Jim!

Bill R

SunKing · 02-20-2002, 09:06 PM

I attempted to purchase the full 1.1 version. After entering all the credit card info - clicked submit and received:

<copy>

CGI Error
The specified CGI application misbehaved by not returning a complete set of HTTP headers. The headers it did return are:

<personal info deleted>

US
Select CountryID from fish.CountryID WHERE name = 'US'
** Script Error: Out of range or past end
** Where: do-boot
** Near: ref: first db-port
insstatement: {INSERT into Main ( Name, Email, Address, City, State, Zip, CountryID, RefID, ProdID, ProdTypeID, OrderNum, KeyCode, amount, apprCode, purch

</copy>

I did receive an email from serene.sales@prolific.com as follows:

<copy>

This transaction will appear as "PROLIFIC PUBLISHING, INC." on your credit card billing statement.

***** SALE *****

Time: Wed Feb 20 20:34:43 2002
Merchant: 494228
Order ID: DELUXE-xxxxxxxxx

Card Number: xxxx...xxxx
Exp. Date: xx/xxxx

Amount: $21.95
Approval Code: <deleted>

</copy>

HEKP - I can't find a Keycode that works? ...any ideas?? - I hate to try (pay) again.

Jim Sachs · 02-20-2002, 09:09 PM

Ralph -

I changed the program so that Autocad users can rename the Desktop copy of the Aquarium to Aquarium.exe, and just click it anytime they want to run the program. If you also want to use it as a screensaver, keep a copy with the original Aquarium.scr name in the System folder.

dwax · 02-20-2002, 09:09 PM

After a year and a half of being in your data base and one
of the first to buy the screensaver when you decide to change
keycodes im no longer in your database whwat up should a
person wait and not beta test?

Jim Sachs · 02-20-2002, 09:14 PM

Sunking - After a year and a half of the introductory price, you just missed it by a few minutes!

Regarding the credit card problems, that is a matter for service@serenescreen.com. This is just a user forum, and no one here has any knowledge of Prolific's banking software.

Jim Sachs · 02-20-2002, 09:16 PM

dwax - That is why we put in the feature for those who recieved early Key Codes. Just go to the site, enter your name and Key Code, and you will be given a new-style one, which won't need to change again.

Jim Sachs · 02-20-2002, 09:22 PM

Enigma -

With each new version, I try to streamline the code a little more. On some cards framerate increases, on some it decreases. Life is like a box of chocolates -- You never know what you're going to get.

strike11 · 02-20-2002, 09:24 PM

Wow...yeah, Wow...that's it. Unbelievable Jim...ok, I guess it was worth the wait...but still worse than the day before Christmas...

cadetdrivr · 02-20-2002, 09:24 PM

Wow. Version 1.1 sure looks good on the internet.

Too bad that as a beta purchaser (8/27/00!), I’m not in the system for an updated key code. I even tried the link for beta users, and it returned “The name that you gave submitted does not match your Key Code.” Yikes!

I’m looking at the printout from the day I signed up, and everything matches. I guess I’ll just have to wait a few days to see if prolific responds to my email.

Paul
paulmaus1@aol.com

ps The Lionfish does look cool in the photos!

dwax · 02-20-2002, 09:26 PM

Are you trying to say Jim if you bought it in Aug of 2000
you have to go buy ver 1.1 all over again

dimbulb · 02-20-2002, 09:27 PM

Can't seem to get registered. Got my new passcode via email just minutes ago. If I key it in and press Enter or click the OK button, the screen blanks and I never get any indication that the code was taken. Once I miskeyed the code and I got a error saying the code was wrong. But I can't get registered, any ideas.

Jim Sachs · 02-20-2002, 09:30 PM

dwax -

Of course not. Just go to the site, click on the link for current users who have not recieved their Key Code by email, enter the name you used when you purchased and your old Key Code. Your new Key Code will instantly be emailed to you.

feldon34 · 02-20-2002, 09:31 PM

dwax, All purchasers prior to February 20 get 1.1 upgrade for free.

Go here:

http://www.serenescreen.com/support/betacode.asp

02-20-2002, 08:21 PM	#1
Prolific-Matt Developer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 11	SITE IS LIVE GO NOW Version 1.1 of the Aquarium is now available here: www.serenescreen.com Please discuss all related issues with 1.1 in this topic below. If you are upgrading from the versions 99D through 99L, please go to this link to upgrade: 99D-99L Upgrade to Version 1.1 -Matt Miller Last edited by feldon34; 02-20-2002 at 09:07 PM.

02-20-2002, 08:42 PM	#2
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	*Comments about New Version 1.1 * Please post your comments about the New Version here. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection Last edited by Jav400; 02-20-2002 at 08:47 PM.

02-20-2002, 08:46 PM	#3
Enigma Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 435	First and foremost, the Lionfish is amazing. Jim has outdone himself yet again! Now for the question. I'm not a "frame-rate freak" but I noticed my framerates have gone up with the new version and I'm not sure why. I usually get around 40-50FPS, now it's at 70-80FPS. Has anyone else noticed this? ?

02-20-2002, 08:53 PM	#4
asprague Regal Angel Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 80	Tim, Others have also suggested that the lights in the tank cycle with the time of day. Most thought that that would be far too slow. Plus, you have the problems of days getting longer and shorter and those living near the polar caps would have extended periods of light or dark. Edit: Somehow our posts ended up on separate threads. Hope you get over to this one to see it. Last edited by asprague; 02-20-2002 at 09:11 PM.

02-20-2002, 08:54 PM	#5
The_Thrill Nittany Lion Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College Posts: 49	I am 21 and giggling like a school boy AHAHA the blues are amazing. Job Well Done! Thanks to all at prolific and Jim. Thrill

02-20-2002, 08:57 PM	#6
Kerry Registered Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 9	The Lionfish is awesome! You have done a wonderful job Jim & it was well worth the wait!

02-20-2002, 08:57 PM	#7
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,454	Just installed mine. The link from http://www.serenescreen.com/download/upgrade.asp worked just fine as did the request for my serial number. The quick launch buttons still do not work if one has AutoCad installed Other than that the installation went as it should. Nice job Jim

02-20-2002, 09:05 PM	#8
Bill R Registered Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ohio Valley, U.S.A. Posts: 1	Beautiful job Jim! Bill R

02-20-2002, 09:06 PM	#9
SunKing Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 238	Problem when ordering I attempted to purchase the full 1.1 version. After entering all the credit card info - clicked submit and received: <copy> CGI Error The specified CGI application misbehaved by not returning a complete set of HTTP headers. The headers it did return are: <personal info deleted> US Select CountryID from fish.CountryID WHERE name = 'US' Script Error: Out of range or past end Where: do-boot Near: ref: first db-port insstatement: {INSERT into Main ( Name, Email, Address, City, State, Zip, CountryID, RefID, ProdID, ProdTypeID, OrderNum, KeyCode, amount, apprCode, purch </copy> I did receive an email from serene.sales@prolific.com as follows: <copy> This transaction will appear as "PROLIFIC PUBLISHING, INC." on your credit card billing statement. * SALE *** Time: Wed Feb 20 20:34:43 2002 Merchant: 494228 Order ID: DELUXE-xxxxxxxxx Card Number: xxxx...xxxx Exp. Date: xx/xxxx Amount: $21.95 Approval Code: <deleted> </copy> HEKP - I can't find a Keycode that works? ...any ideas?? - I hate to try (pay) again.

02-20-2002, 09:09 PM	#10
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	Ralph - I changed the program so that Autocad users can rename the Desktop copy of the Aquarium to Aquarium.exe, and just click it anytime they want to run the program. If you also want to use it as a screensaver, keep a copy with the original Aquarium.scr name in the System folder. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-20-2002, 09:09 PM	#11
dwax Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 83	After a year and a half of being in your data base and one of the first to buy the screensaver when you decide to change keycodes im no longer in your database whwat up should a person wait and not beta test?

02-20-2002, 09:14 PM	#12
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	Sunking - After a year and a half of the introductory price, you just missed it by a few minutes! Regarding the credit card problems, that is a matter for service@serenescreen.com. This is just a user forum, and no one here has any knowledge of Prolific's banking software. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-20-2002, 09:16 PM	#13
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	dwax - That is why we put in the feature for those who recieved early Key Codes. Just go to the site, enter your name and Key Code, and you will be given a new-style one, which won't need to change again. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-20-2002, 09:22 PM	#14
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	Enigma - With each new version, I try to streamline the code a little more. On some cards framerate increases, on some it decreases. Life is like a box of chocolates -- You never know what you're going to get. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-20-2002, 09:24 PM	#15
strike11 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 32	Wow... Wow...yeah, Wow...that's it. Unbelievable Jim...ok, I guess it was worth the wait...but still worse than the day before Christmas...

02-20-2002, 09:24 PM	#16
cadetdrivr Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3	Wow. Version 1.1 sure looks good on the internet. Too bad that as a beta purchaser (8/27/00!), I’m not in the system for an updated key code. I even tried the link for beta users, and it returned “The name that you gave submitted does not match your Key Code.” Yikes! I’m looking at the printout from the day I signed up, and everything matches. I guess I’ll just have to wait a few days to see if prolific responds to my email. Paul paulmaus1@aol.com ps The Lionfish does look cool in the photos!

02-20-2002, 09:26 PM	#17
dwax Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 83	Are you trying to say Jim if you bought it in Aug of 2000 you have to go buy ver 1.1 all over again

02-20-2002, 09:27 PM	#18
dimbulb Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: FLA Posts: 7	Can't enter my passcode Can't seem to get registered. Got my new passcode via email just minutes ago. If I key it in and press Enter or click the OK button, the screen blanks and I never get any indication that the code was taken. Once I miskeyed the code and I got a error saying the code was wrong. But I can't get registered, any ideas.

02-20-2002, 09:30 PM	#19
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	dwax - Of course not. Just go to the site, click on the link for current users who have not recieved their Key Code by email, enter the name you used when you purchased and your old Key Code. Your new Key Code will instantly be emailed to you. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-20-2002, 09:31 PM	#20
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,947	dwax, All purchasers prior to February 20 get 1.1 upgrade for free. Go here: http://www.serenescreen.com/support/betacode.asp "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman