SL Widget 1.5 beta - need testers.

Hey guys, I need a couple of beta testers to check out the new version of my free mac dashboard widget. This has a couple new features and some bug fixes. If you want to betat test send a request in game to Prester Joffre or email [email]support@sweetvitriol.com[/email] The widget beta is available at http://www.sweetvitriol.com, but you'll need a server upgrade to support the IM bridge feature.

1) updated display of sl stats (residents, logged in, etc) to cope with new xml data format
2) widget -> in game IM bridge (requires v1.5 of widget server)
3) automatic checks for updates with notification

I'm also planning to compact the sim info and add support for multiple widget servers in one widget, but that isn't in this beta version yet. (figure I need something to check the update feature with..

The 1.5v of the widget server will be a free upgrade, but right now I'm only going to make it available to the beta testers. I plan on automating the upgrade procedure so I don't have to manually send everyone a new server vi IM. heh. If you don't have a server already and don't want to buy one but still want to beta test, mail me and I'll send you my server key so you can use that.

bump - beta 1.6 is out. to use the widget -> SL IM feature you will need the latest in-game beta widget server, IM me in game or send email to [email]support@sweetvitriol.com[/email] for a copy of the in server. The new widget is available at http://www.sweetvitriol.com.

You don't need the widget server for the SL stats or friends online functionality, and you can actualy point to someone elses beta server to test the IM functionality.

New in 1.6 - working IM, bug fixes, more compact, graphical display of sim status rather then textual.

bump - 1.7 is out to address the change Linden Labs made in their friends URL. I've changed it from beta to release, but it's still a little rough. Still I figured the friends functionality was important in a release. Enjoy.

Much appreciated, Prester.

btw why does your widget never seem to load up the sl stats? It is always stuck on "Loading...". Did LL change that on you too?

Think I figured it out. You have to enter a value (ie "30" in the "Friends Refresh" field on the back of the widget. The SL stats seem to work again for me now.

I noticed the widget gets stuck on load. on the back of the widget the default refresh rate is NaN

it is possible it is reading as 0 refresh rate so it is constantly refreshing with no breaks in between refreshes, just a steady stream of refreshes.

to fix this, Enter 30 in both refresh fields, this will stabilize the widget, and sets the proper refresh rate.

PS, 30=30 seconds refresh rate.

I would very much like to be a beta tester for you. Specifically, I would love a copy of your most recent in-game server. I've tried contacting you via IM and email.... You have a great product, I just wish I could see its full potential.