DeskScapes 3 Beta 1 Release

Published on August 20, 2009 By Island Dog In Personal Computing

We are excited to announce the release of DeskScapes 3 – Beta 1 to current Object Desktop subscribers. DeskScapes is an application where users can apply animated backgrounds, also called .dreams, to their desktop. DeskScapes 3 introduces a variety of new features, the most obvious being the completely new user interface. If you are trying out the WindowBlinds 7 beta, you will certainly recognize and be familiar with it. It’s much cleaner, and easier to navigate.

New User Interface

Another new feature is Effects. These effects can be applied to a .dream to change and enhance the look. This particular feature is only available to Windows Vista and Windows 7 users.

Effects

The last feature I will talk about today is live previews. Now you will be able to view the .dream in action in the preview windows without having to apply it!

Object Desktop subscribers can download the DeskScapes 3 Beta via Impulse . We also have a forum thread open to allow users to report any issues. For more information about becoming an Object Desktop subscriber, please visit www.objectdesktop.com .

Comments (Page 2)

snake108

on Sep 06, 2009

System info: Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.9 Deskscapes appears to be activated on this PC Deskscapes engine appears to be running (Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7500 LE Deskscape.dll 2009/08/27 18:19:56 Deskscapes.dll 2009/08/25 18:53:06 DreamControl32.dll 2009/08/25 18:54:24 DeskscapesConfig.exe 2009/08/27 18:19:49 UI\Deskscape.dll 2009/08/27 18:19:40 UI\DeskscapesVideo.dll 2009/08/25 18:54:54 Activate.exe 2009/08/25 18:54:32 DreamTasks.exe 2009/08/25 18:54:57 DeskscapesVideo.dll 2009/08/25 18:53:54

snake108

on Sep 07, 2009

New features look good, but still unusable. Will try it again when it is out of beta.

Fuzzy Logic

on Sep 07, 2009

I'd send that to support@stardock.com along with a description of the event, they will be able to help you.

In the mean time, have you got the latest drivers for your 7500? Your score of 3.9 looks a bit on the low side. Another thing to try is if you have nView installed, turn it off.

snake108

on Sep 08, 2009

Thanks for that info Fuzzy, i dont have nView installed, and regarding contacting support, due to previous experiences i dont think i will bother. Thanks all the same.

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