Transparent crosshairs

[joe_smith]

I was looking around the net for some source code to play with, and come across this code that makes the form transparent. So I thought if I put a set of cross hairs on it, it would help in making tracking your avi”s a bit easier. You can put this window over your capture window. I think it only works in windows XP. Let me know what you think of it, is it useful ?

for the million dollar question - "Who's image is in the back ground?"

EDIT new version 0.0.2 now it stays on top of all open windows.

If zip dosent work try this link the zip file is not working here for some reason??

http://home.primusonline.com.au/jsmi...ir0.0.2.zip (http://home.primusonline.com.au/jsmith601/crosshair%200.0.2.zip)
(http://home.primusonline.com.au/jsmi...ir%200.0.2.zip)

[asimov]

I can't open the file Joe. Doesn't appear to be a valid archive. Could be my inability to use winzip correctly though.

[asimov]

Oh, & I reckon its Lesters glob shot from the other night.

[[1ponders]]

Hi Joe. I've tried to download and open the zip file a couple of times and I keep getting the message "The winzip wizard cannot open this file; it does not appear to be a valid archive"

[joe_smith]

Just downloaded it and check it, seems alright. Dose winzip give a error ? Its also at SCP.

:doh:first guess to.

[joe_smith]

hmm its Done with xp compression folder I'll redo it.

[asimov]

The one on SCP is fine, I have it now. Cheers.

[joe_smith]

Winrar opens it. I just downloaded it on the other computer and it opened must be winzip ?

[[1ponders]]

Yep winzip give the invalid archive message

[asimov]

;) Sorry 'bout that, lol. :P

[joe_smith]

Try it now I just replaced it

[asimov]

I've noticed you can't put the crosshairs on a maximised window. Shouldn't matter seeing the capture window is not full screen size anyway.

The shutdown procedure (hit the X top right) is a bit buggy too.

[joe_smith]

I can code it so it stays on top of all open windows. It was only a quick code to see if it works and is usefull, no error checking at all :whistle: I'll add a option so when you left click the time it brings up a option box. so you can change some settings and close it down cleanly instead of just killing it.

[joe_smith]

is the zip working ????

[asimov]

No worries Joe. And thanks, I reckon it will come in handy! :)

[asimov]

Nope!

[RAJAH235]

For those that are having trouble with unzipping, try 'JustZipit'...nice n easy n very quick. > http://www.brothersoft.com/file_disk_management/file_compression/justzipit_32053.html
:D L.
ps. & I'll let our guys know about it as well.....Nice little app...:thumbsup:

[joe_smith]

Man whats going on !!!!

ok I fixed it to always be on top of any window and zip it up with winzip 10

Please work this time :whistle:

[asimov]

Uuumm..no mate, she's not working. The same error message.

[joe_smith]

http://home.primusonline.com.au/jsmi...ir0.0.2.zip (http://home.primusonline.com.au/jsmith601/crosshair%200.0.2.zip)

try this zip on my web site

[RAJAH235]

Sheesa worka reala gooda witha freez dowloaderz n justZipit...:thumbsup: :poke: :D L.

[asimov]

Hey Joe! Ya reckon Lauries trying to tell us something? :confuse3: :D

[RAJAH235]

Who me? nah......:poke:..:D L.
ps. A quick Q tho... I thought that most Astro/imaging type progs had a built-in X hair for aligning???..:D

[joe_smith]

not the one I use I use Virtural Dub :)

[joe_smith]

Just had a look at the crosshair in k3ccd tools and its fixed? with my ones you can move them around the capture window and select any object in the frame. I have some more ideas for the program if you have anything you'll like to see in it let me know.

[[1ponders]]

Works a treat for me now Joe.

Yes the K3 is fixed, which is good for when you want to dead center the object to be imaged.

[joe_smith]

Yep winzip is not playing well with others :P

[mojo]

No. Server issue. Fixed now.
Sorry about that.

Anybody who had problems with it, please try downloading it again and let me know how you go. Thanks.

[joe_smith]

No need to be sorry ;)

[joe_smith]

Here is a different type :)

[[1ponders]]

I like the use of the clock Joe :thumbsup: If you decide to take it further an option to switch the clock to a stop watch would be useful.

[RAJAH235]

Addendum to Paul's request...with an option to have 'end of time/run' type sounds as well, would be great too..:D L....'beep, beep'...:P
ps. Think it's asking too much?? Joe might put a price on it!!

[joe_smith]

Do you mean like a count-down timer so you can set it for say 5 min then it counts down and when one min passes a little beep to let you know, then when theres 10 or five seconds to go, beep every second is that what you mean? A price on it NO WAY. If people like it and use it then thats payment enough :thumbsup: I am working on adding an option page so you can selesct different types of crosshairs. will work on the stopwatch/timer as well.

To Do - stopwatch, countdown timer :nerd:

[RAJAH235]

Exactamundo.:2thumbs:.:D
We have a few guys that walk around with 'egg timers' in their pockets n when they go off......in yer ear, while you are quietly viewing....& they go back to their t'scopes to set-up for the next shot.... ya sorta wanna 'kill em' sometimes, sorta thing....:poke: (j/k)...
Ummm, not sure about minimum n maximum times tho...Suggestions req'd here, (10 mins)?......Perhaps 'import' your own 'beeps n blips'? :D L.