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A comment on the problem "Frequently used files are still growing, even though I have set this option off" in BumpTop:

Yes I know, but even though I turn it off the icons STILL grow... – M, on February 14, 2009 22:27

M replied on February 14, 2009 21:24 to the problem "Frequently used files are still growing, even though I have set this option off" in BumpTop:

Alright, thanks. Didn't knew you guys were aware of this. :)

You may close this thread then.

Kind regards,

M replied on February 14, 2009 21:22 to the question "What are the 3 most annoying things about BumpTop?" in BumpTop:

1. Even with the "grow frequently used files", files still tend to grow when opened. See this post:
http://getsatisfaction.com/bumptop/to...

2. Multiple "room" functionality, like this:
http://getsatisfaction.com/bumptop/to...
Or all those other idea's.

3. Those "widgets" everyone is talking about :) BumpTop needs them.

M started following the problem "I want my icons the same size!" in BumpTop.

M reported a problem in BumpTop on February 14, 2009 21:13:

Frequently used files are still growing, even though I have set this option off

Frequently used files are still growing, even though I have set this option off... It's really annoying.

Also make it possible to reset all "grown" files to normal size. I had to reset EVERYTHING in order to remove all the grown files. And now it is starting to happen again!

M started following the idea "Doors? that lead to different rooms possibly?" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "Locks, Paperweights and multiple pressure points" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "Way to zoom in on areas/files/piles of the desktop with mouse wheel or laso" in BumpTop.

M replied on January 20, 2009 10:36 to the problem "Can only open one Explorer window at a time, as soon as I open a second window, the first one crashes. This started happening after BumpTop was installed." in BumpTop:

I see, well I didn't liked that they kept growing each time I clicked them, I understand why you created this feature, but I like tidiness over this. Thanks for explaining.

Yes, I will retest the window bug the next update. I will keep you guys posted.

Thank you.

M replied on January 17, 2009 17:53 to the idea "Its nice so far but needs A LOT of work" in BumpTop:

You say turning those "flat" icons into 3D models would make BumpTop more pratical and efficient for everyday use?

I agree to having 3D models which represent those things. But I don't see how turning them into 3D models would increase productivity.

M replied on January 17, 2009 14:05 to the problem "Can only open one Explorer window at a time, as soon as I open a second window, the first one crashes. This started happening after BumpTop was installed." in BumpTop:

Hello Anand,

I use Windows XP, Service pack 2.
Yes, when I disable the button the error no longer occurres. Well, you get that general Windows memory read/write error. I could make a screenshot, but it will be in Dutch so I don't think it will be of any use to you.

It's a bit frustrating, but I keep in mind ofcourse that BumpTop is in its closed beta stage. I love the program.

A little side-question Anand, it seems like icons grow as I open them. A - what once was a neat pile - now shows textfiles with a slightly bigger size. Grow and shrink do not help to get all files to have the same size again. Is this a bug?

M reported a problem in BumpTop on January 15, 2009 14:15:

Can only open one Explorer window at a time, as soon as I open a second window, the first one crashes. This started happening after BumpTop was installed.

Can only open one Explorer window at a time, as soon as I open a second window, the first one crashes. This started happening after BumpTop was installed.

This is really annoying since I normally have alot of explorer windows opened at the same time.

Edit:
This only happens when I have the "Bump! This folder" *button* enabled (visible).

M started following the problem "Odd Pile Shadows" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "clocks on wall with time zones and shelfs with book like features" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "See the weather outside a window" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "BumpTop should have Cloth Simulation" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "3D electrical items that work!" in BumpTop.

M started following the idea "Able to play videos without leaving your desktop?" in BumpTop.

M shared an idea in BumpTop on January 15, 2009 13:24:

Having "chests", drawers or any other containers as sub-directories, or even better: being able to choose the destination directory. (read whole post please)

Having "chests", drawers or any other containers as sub-directories, or even better: being able to choose the destination directory.

I know there are similar idea's but this one may be a bit different:

- The "chest" (Just think of a traditional treasurechest for now) just resides on the desktop as anyother object and behaves the same way, grow, shrink, etc.
- You can drag (or even throw) objects into them
- If you double-click the chest, it opens up and the camera zooms to it the same way as it zooms to an image on a wall. If it's fully zoomed it looks exactly like the main room (floor, walls, etc). An optional interesting feature would be to be able to look outside the top.
- The chests 'content room' works just like the main room, with the ability to drag/throw files out the top, which then appear outside the chest.
- You should be able to place chests inside chest (again: directory structure)
- You should be able to customize the exterior and the interior of the chest.
- Lock chests (Which prevents throwing/moving objects into it, maybe even lock viewing its contents)

This way, you could have "real unlimited space", and still keep your files within bounds.

I would love to see this feature, it would make BumpTop perfect for me.

(I was thinking of buying a tablet to control my computer, BumpTop pushed me over the edge.)