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Old 02-04-2009, 01:53 PM   #21
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Could the digital clock and the analogue clock both come in a style so they look engraved into the crystal like some images can be altered to look engraved?
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:12 PM   #22
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I had a misted-in "glow" in the crystal face around the digits at first, but it just made them look blurry, so I took it out. As far as a real glow, with a few months work, the fish could probably be made to be affected by it, but it would be on the far side of the fish away from the camera, so you'd never see it.

Engraved clocks - eventually that style will be an option.
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Old 02-04-2009, 04:55 PM   #23
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Now, how do we get Morgan worked up? Oh yeah, I know.

Jim - how about making that digital clockface glow in the actinic lighting when that's implemented?
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:15 PM   #24
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Sure, I'll get right on it.
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:36 PM   #25
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Old 02-04-2009, 08:25 PM   #26
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Ha, ha - probably
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Old 02-05-2009, 10:18 AM   #27
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Originally posted by Jim Sachs:
Progress report - I've found a clearer "look" for the digital clock numerals. I'd been trying to stick with the traditional modular style, but that just wasn't working, so I went with this. (Eventually there will be several styles to choose from.)  
Jim the digital clock looks good, but I think it would be even nicer if the text was more engraved and trasparent looking, like it was in MA2MD/2.6 but keep the color.
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Old 02-05-2009, 10:58 AM   #28
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"... like it was in MA2MD/2.6" .... Agreed! .... But please DON'T keep that hideous green colour, it will stick out like a sore thumb!

I think I dislike that "hideous green" lettering more than I think Michael, "abhors" that piece of green coral!
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Old 02-05-2009, 11:33 AM   #29
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You'll be able to choose your own color.

As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles).
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Old 02-05-2009, 12:03 PM   #30
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Old 02-05-2009, 12:35 PM   #31
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Old 02-06-2009, 01:24 AM   #32
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Originally posted by Jim Sachs:
You'll be able to choose your own color.

As far as the engraved look, that will come a bit later (along with other styles).  
Thanks Jim will the text also be somewhat transparent?
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Old 02-06-2009, 01:27 AM   #33
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In the engraved version.
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Old 02-06-2009, 09:08 PM   #34
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Progress report - The digital clock is in and working. The calendar is on the screen, but not hooked up yet. It's amazing how complicated a calendar can be. It just seems like some numbers in little boxes, but noooo.
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:28 PM   #35
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Hope to see it all soon.

I really love the screen saver, I have purchased the version 3, version 2.6, version 2, et al. I was dissappointed that the installer version of version 3 doesn't give any crystal options yet. When it does become available, will I need to buy another version? Or will an upgrade be made available? Thanks for all the effort on another great screen saver.
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:31 PM   #36
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Ward,

First welcome to the forums.

You don't have to wait for the Installer version. You can grab the current version with the Clock/Crystal right here:
http://www.fish-byte.com/MA3Beta.zip

It is unknown exactly when the Installer version will be upgraded to include these new features. If you want to stay up to date with the latest features, then download the beta and just write it over top of your existing version.

You purchased MA3 which means you are covered at least until Marine Aquarium 3 comes out of beta and possibly for years to come.

There will be some add-ons like Creatures (Coral Shrimp, Eels, etc.) at some point down the road which will cost a little bit extra.
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Old 02-14-2009, 03:52 AM   #37
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Jim, IMO, you really need that button/message to tell new buyer's of MA3....

* This is a work in progress! *
Check HERE, for current version
Otherwise, I think you may be inundated with posts like the above.
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Old 02-14-2009, 09:45 AM   #38
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My idea of having a message "This Marine Aquarium 3 beta was released 37 days ago. Would you like to check for the latest version?" was not implemented. I don't expect anything like it to be used.
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Old 02-14-2009, 10:33 AM   #39
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Yeah, we'll probably go with something like that. Been busy - I've got three things going right now.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:24 AM   #40
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Just Checking

Thank you for the swift response. I found it very difficult to find the answers to my question in the thousands of other posts. I copied a link to the beta test download to keep it up to date with the most recent version, and I'll be keeping an eye on the forum to see the new features that come out. Thanks again for all the help.
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