[[BM]Crusher]

TWILL - I have already adjusted the main code to change the WPI resolution down to 640x480 (I am running it during GUI Mode Setup which uses 640x480 res obviously, any bigger and I can't see the entire WPI window)....

that wasn't really my problem, the problem is that when it is set to 640x480 there isn't much space for the list of programs

I was looking for a way to change the size of the borders (top, bottom, left) but in the end it doesn't matter... (converted to 3 columns and short app names with longer descriptions on mouse-over event)

[arjanv]

Hi,

This looks very nice.........i use this.

WINDOWSTATE="maximize"

Deltete this part:
<script language="javascript1.2">
self.resizeTo(650,450);
self.moveTo(0,0);
</script>

[beppemito]

how can i use commands REGEDIT and XCOPY with this method: WshShell.regWrite(keybase etc... ?

[Z-B-A]

For those who may want this to appear exactly in the centre of the screen you can replace the following

<script language="javascript1.2">
	self.resizeTo(800,600);
	self.moveTo(0,0);

</script>

with

<script language="javascript1.2">
	self.resizeTo(800,600);
	self.moveTo((screen.width/2)-400,(screen.height/2)-300);

</script>

This off course only works with a window size of 800 x 600 but I am sure you can all debug if you prefer different

Apologies, if someone has posted similiar, I had a brief scan but I am tired

[alhaddar]

Hi

can any guy tell me how strat with Windows Post-install Wizard by step by step

I use RunOnceEx to intall my programs reading form cdrom

from where I strat to config this

I want exmple for this if any guy have it

[The Vamp Lestat]

Quick question..

Does somebody here know if there's anyone hosting the 100Mb release?

thx

[Whimsy]

Sorry for the forum necromancy, everyone!

Lestat:
No one was ever brave enough to host the 100MB version. It's dead now ;(

I abandoned this thread over 6 months ago!

Anyways, I've been busy like a bug with work (Newly Employed™), and work on WPI 2.0 has been long in coming, but I'd like to start the hype machine! Unfortunatly, it won't be with page long adverts in gaming mags with a crowbar, but it will be with this:

Quote

Changelog
---------
Version 2.0B
-  Added support for multiple resolutions, as well as making it simple to support higher resolutions. It will currently work on 640X480 up to 1024X768  natively.
-  Wrote code that is specifically designed for detecting and changing the WPI window size, so it can fit each resolution properly.
-  Altered the format of the configuration files, so you only now have to edit one file. Before, you needed to edit the HTML Files, generate.js, default.js, and other files. Now it's just config.js.*
-  Integrated most of the static scripts into one large JS file called api.js. This improves debugging.

The one item marked by a * is incomplete nearly complete. Unfortunatly, your old profiles will not be compatible with the new version, but it'll be simple getting them upgraded. With this new system in place, I may return to making the configuration applet.

The interface is the same, but the code 'under the hood' has changed quite a bit. I'm thinking about removing the popup hints, since I want to use as much original code as possible.

The actual pages with the options (boxes.html) has been replaced with a start page that then loads a template page that gets the information from config.js, If I'm successful, config.js will be the only file you will have to edit. Options that are not filled in will simply not appear.

Finally, a printable manual is in the works, and is about 70% complete. I want to explain the functions in detail still.

Anyways, I'm reluctant to press the post button, for fear of breaking hearts and eating foot later, so as I press it, I want you all to understand that this is almost done. I'm just stumbling on this last part, so if I can't get it done in the next few weeks, I'll send everyone what I have and let chaos take it's course. It should be mostly functional by then

Oh, and here is how it will look when it's done. The left shows the 640X480 version, and the right is the 1024X768 version. It fills the screen by default, and even hides the taskbar. The options are not generated on the fly, yet. This is now working!

Update:
I'm quite happy to say that this will be complete a lot sooner than I thought. I had a lot of free time today, and managed to get by the bugs. In other news, I think everyone will find it much easier use this version.

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[Alanoll]

the people you might want to ask.... though I'm not sure if they'll let you...

XtremeMac might host the large file, but probally not THAT large.
XPerties might. or gamehead200. Either that, or EMax hosting I think might still have a deal going with MSFN to get premium storage and bandwidth but not much money

[mcardlej]

This uses the MSHTA.exe interpreter;

Does anyone know if this will work for win98, or how can we get it to work on win98??

[Whimsy]

Quote

the people you might want to ask.... though I'm not sure if they'll let you...

XtremeMac might host the large file, but probally not THAT large.
XPerties might. or gamehead200. Either that, or EMax hosting I think might still have a deal going with MSFN to get premium storage and bandwidth but not much money

I've been hosted by gamehead, but the updates aren't frequent, and I wanted to move over to my hosting. I'd consider hosting it, but I don't want to get stuck with a huge bandwidth bill, and it's not fair of me to assume other people want to.

mcardlej, on Jul 12 2004, 08:50 PM, said:

This uses the MSHTA.exe interpreter;

Does anyone know if this will work for win98, or how can we get it to work on win98??

Win98 will run it. In fact, I tested and planned to use it, but there does not appear to be a way of running it. I'm sure that MS has a way of executing these files, but I haven't put much effort into finding it.

I thought of an unattend script that installed win98 to the windows dir, with a pre-loader which copied the wpi and related files. It would then copy a BAT file to the c:\windows\startm~1\ , but the way long file names are generated changed it so that startm~1 became startm~2.

A method that might work is a preloader that setup the autoexec.bat to search for the startm~1 folder, and if found, copy a loader for WPI.

There is still one more problem, however - Install.cmd is a CMD file. Minimal work could be done to 'port' it over, and if you wanted to "deploy" it across NT and 9X platforms, you could make a bat file that checks the windows version, and executes the correct file appropriate file for that platform.

[Icedude]

Just to let u guys know, i've completed my WPI and made a complete WPI Guide. At the moment i'm busy translating the whole stuff for u guys. Will be coming up soon then. For the moment i can only give u my WPI files so here u go

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  Number of downloads: 1616

[Icedude]

And so here it is, the english version of my WPI Guide. Good luck all
WPI Guide

[Whimsy]

Announcement
WPI 2.0B is "complete". The B means Beta, which is better than it was 10 days ago, when I called it a Beta Beta, because it wasn't quite an alpha, but not quite a beta, and so, to conclude, WPI 2.0 is now usable.

I urge you all to test it out, if only because it's a LOT easier to use. There are a lot of changes inside it, so be sure to read the readme. It is 100% not compatible with your old files, but upgrading is a breeze.

By the way, excellent guide! It's very concise

Edit: Please correct my name though. It's Whimsy, not Whimpsy


Take care, people! I'll answer a few questions, and then disappear for another 6 months...

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  Number of downloads: 2381

[celzius]

Whimsy

Could you somehow implement the runonce parameters into wpi 2 so that it would be easier and more friendly looking when installing it. It'll also be easier transfering from WPI 1 to 2.

Could you also change the deceiving title of the post to WPI 2 instead of WPI 1.2 beta

[Icedude]

Very good work Whimsy, u are the man

I'll look into it as soon as i have some time, hopefully tomorrow.

And i'll change the name

So you like the guide? If you have some suggestions to improve it, don't hesitate.

[Whimsy]

celzius, on Jul 24 2004, 05:34 AM, said:

Whimsy

Could you somehow implement the runonce parameters into wpi 2 so that it would be easier and more friendly looking when installing it. It'll also be easier transfering from WPI 1 to 2.

Could you also change the deceiving title of the post to WPI 2 instead of WPI 1.2 beta

When you say "runonce", what do you mean exactly? Do you mean adding registry entries to the runonce section of regedit? Because if you do, it's as easy as creating the proper registry entries, and having WPI add those automatically.

The other possibility that you might be refering to is to have WPI execute parameters/programs directly, rather than have it generate a batch file which is then executed by guirunonce. WPI can do this, but I've disabled the feature for now. If you view the api.js file, you can see that the functions are there.

Icedude
The only thing I would change off the top of my head is that you should emphisize the importance of the double " \ " marks. I know your examples include them, but most users might look at them and say "That just makes it confusing", and later be all like "OH NOS THE PROGRAM IS BORKED!"

Otherwise, it appears to be technically correct. Good job

Edit:
Thanks to xper, this thread now has a far more accurate name!

edit v.2:
I wasn't aware of how Labels worked. Thanks for the enlightenment

[sezz]

added labels so you can click on the text and/or on the checkbox, also added a 3rd column in 800x600 and 1024x768:

http://public.pixel.li/wpi/bx.rar

[thefastone]

Hello!java script:emoticon('')
smilie
Im new in this forum...and my english is not so good...

I must say this is a really nice piece of software..

I have worked a bit with the WPI.. and i have modified it...ii have implement the arrays... so that the code is now much smaller!
There is a little runtime-bug.. but is now sunday in the morning..i must go to work...
i hope somebody find the bug up to next weekend...

My intention is to modify this Software to obtain an Windows
PREInstallation Wiizard...

is really easy...i hope its ok for the real developer...

The advantage:

You need only 10 minutes to prepare everything for an Installation:
Features:

Use from existing Windows or from WindowsPE-Builder is the same
You can configure the complete Setup incl. Hotfixes+Reg+Apps
Runnig from a WindowsPE you can make a viruscan/use pqmagic to prepare the disk and use ghost to save old files. before a installation...

Welll i hope i find some Beta-Users...
here ist the Software...

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[KoppieKoffie]

Hey,

Great thing except the fact that I'm no script expert and for one reason or another I can't seem to find why wpi won't let me use more than 19 checkboxes...

Anyone...??

[Whimsy]

KoppieKoffie, on Aug 3 2004, 10:06 AM, said:

Hey,

Great thing except the fact that I'm no script expert and for one reason or another I can't seem to find why wpi won't let me use more than 19 checkboxes...

Anyone...?? 

Download bx.zip from the Sezz, and replace the files in the wpiscripts directory. That will let you 30 or so boxes, I believe.