Double click issue

Ralph · 04-22-2009, 09:57 PM

After using the beta's since we started them I decided to download and "install" the copy available at SereneScreen.com. One of the installation questions is whether to install a quick launch button.

Subsequently starting MA3 by a normal double click... launches two copies

.. which is not too bad.. except for running double copies of the same song.. a few micro seconds out of phase.. I have this problem with "some" other programs as well when started from the quick launch area. So it is not entirely a problem with MA3...

But I "thought" Jim had included a "only run one instance" in his program... way way back... that does not seem to be in the current versions????

Socrates · 04-22-2009, 10:31 PM

You only have to single click items on the quick launch bar. This is different from the desktop.

Jim Sachs · 04-22-2009, 11:03 PM

For some reason the mutex in the program is not working, and is allowing multiple instances to launch. I'll look into it.

Ralph · 04-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by Socrates:

You only have to single click items on the quick launch bar. This is different from the desktop.

I know... but old clicking habits....

Not all programs will start two (or more) instances and it is annoying when they do. With programs like the Calculator though 2 copies means nothing.. two copies of music playing sound pretty bad

04-22-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,438	Double click issue After using the beta's since we started them I decided to download and "install" the copy available at SereneScreen.com. One of the installation questions is whether to install a quick launch button. Subsequently starting MA3 by a normal double click... launches two copies.. which is not too bad.. except for running double copies of the same song.. a few micro seconds out of phase.. I have this problem with "some" other programs as well when started from the quick launch area. So it is not entirely a problem with MA3... But I "thought" Jim had included a "only run one instance" in his program... way way back... that does not seem to be in the current versions????

04-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#2
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	You only have to single click items on the quick launch bar. This is different from the desktop. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

04-22-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,771	For some reason the mutex in the program is not working, and is allowing multiple instances to launch. I'll look into it. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,438	Originally posted by Socrates: You only have to single click items on the quick launch bar. This is different from the desktop. I know... but old clicking habits.... Not all programs will start two (or more) instances and it is annoying when they do. With programs like the Calculator though 2 copies means nothing.. two copies of music playing sound pretty bad