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Vektor Linden

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Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

03-22-2005 18:25

V. 1.6.0 (12)

Hi all,

I regret not getting to this sooner, as I had hoped, but I do understand that release notes are a new thing here. Thank you for bearing with me!

That said, with the little time I had, I culled what I could from the bug database from our 'fixed' and 'closed' list over the past 2 days. Please understand that there may be a few (not many) that slipped in that are actually for build 13...however I figured that getting this information to you all sooner than later is important.

Here's the list:

• Only the root prim of a linked attachment will play particles
• Jiggling the parent object causes the children to stray
• Double click on empty Muted Residents list crashes client
• You can modify text in read-only text boxes
• QuickTime streaming object turns untextured when leaving the parcel
• Avatar tracker stops tracking at the edge of your draw distance
• Jointed objects don't work
• Media texture is reloaded when audio URL on a parcel is changed
• Media URL is not updated when you change it on a parcel
• World map refers to calling cards
• UI allows renaming protected folders
• Delete key in script editor inserts a character
• Stretching a root object will cause child objects to move
• Other avatar is sometimes holding arm out after attaching an object
• Objects moved with the XY move tool raise or lower
• Can't physically grab children of linked physical object
• PARCEL_MEDIA_COMMAND_LOOP isn't playing sound with first click.
• Streaming video doesn't play if your avatar is sitting
• Make name bubble background grey variable opacity
• “Friends” window scrolls to top of list when someone logs in or out
• Scripted physical objects not moving smoothly in 1.6
• Uploading unexpected files causes client disconnect
• Movie sound still heard when not on parcel
• Objects do not snap to grid
• ALT+F4 doesn't close application
• Calling card filter still shows some cards
• Edit Window disappears if you use any of the arrow keys to move
• IM not showing online status
• Need a couple of extra media script commands
• Select Texture feature doesn't de-select when Position is selected
• Strange character after "object" in the abuse reporter
• Groups/Invite/Choose Person: empty search says 'Searching...'
• I-beam cursor persists over text editor scroll buttons
• Granted Modify Rights changes are not indicated until AFTER you close the Friends Window
• When you resize the Pick: Texture window in Edit mode, the texture itself gets larger, but the browser on the right does not
• Shortcut keys for Uploading Sound/Image/Sound/Bulk files are no longer available
• Report Bug window doesn't provide enough room or detail to file good bug reports

I will try to do this for you, time permitting, with each new build on Preview.

Thank you all!

Vektor

Vektor Linden

Test Troll

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

One more thing...

03-22-2005 18:30

I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version.

Vek.

Happy hunting!

Vektor Linden

Test Troll

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

Fyi

03-23-2005 11:07

There is a current bug in Far Clip - the skybox leaves artifacts - to avoid seeing this, select the 'Disable Far Clip' checkbox.

Oz Spade

ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand

Join date: 23 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,708

03-23-2005 12:26

Thank you for doing this Vektor!

Question:

From: someone

I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version.

What does this mean exactly? Is Alt+Click now Ctrl+Shift+Click instead to zoom? Or something else?

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"Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad

Vektor Linden

Test Troll

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

oops!

03-23-2005 12:37

No, I meant for shortcut key combinations...sorry...for example, ALT-1 is now CTRL-SHIFT-1.

Olmy Seraph

Valued Member

Join date: 1 Nov 2004

Posts: 502

03-23-2005 16:46

From: Vektor Linden

I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version.

I don't get it. I have an "alt" on my Mac keyboard - it's otherwise known as the "option" key.

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Strife Onizuka

Moonchild

Join date: 3 Mar 2004

Posts: 5,887

03-23-2005 20:05

i don't see why there was a need for the change

i rather liked having alt - something do something. And i don't like that ctrl - o is back.

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Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river.
- Cyril Connolly

Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence.
- James Nachtwey

Catherine Omega

Geometry Ninja

Join date: 10 Jan 2003

Posts: 2,053

03-23-2005 20:33

From: Olmy Seraph

I don't get it. I have an "alt" on my Mac keyboard - it's otherwise known as the "option" key.

I agree. Why was this changed? It seems unnecessary.

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Kelly Linden

Linden Developer

Join date: 29 Mar 2004

Posts: 896

03-23-2005 20:42

Macs interpret Alt+# as an extended ascii or unicode character. Currently in 1.5 this isn't an issue because of how keys and international support is (not) handled. However with the addition of international keyboard and language support in 1.6 this behavior on Macs is suddenly a problem.

While some people may not use ctrl-o (now ctrl-U for Upload instead of open), after removing it we received several complaints from people who did use it. Since it appears it is used we have re-enabled it, but changed it to a more appropriate key combination. At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented. When this happens disabling and changing key actions on a per user and per command basis will be possible.

_____________________

- Kelly Linden

Oz Spade

ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand

Join date: 23 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,708

03-23-2005 22:31

Thanks for the explination. It will take some getting used to, but nothing too horrible.

From: Kelly Linden

At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented.

This would be fantastic! Something hard to do? Possible to get into 1.7?

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"Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad

Fractal Mandala

Registered User

Join date: 15 Dec 2003

Posts: 60

03-24-2005 10:26

From: Kelly Linden

At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented. When this happens disabling and changing key actions on a per user and per command basis will be possible.

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This is already possibly by editing one of the .ini files (can't remember its name right now, and SL is on a different computer). This is cumbersome on a Mac, as the file is stored in the SL application and so is removed with every upgrade, but it's possible to put it back each time.

Vektor Linden

Test Troll

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

Release notes for build 1.6 (13)

03-24-2005 16:56

Here is a list of fixed bugs:

* Missing a content page for "Buy L$..."
* Tiering up on account page fail silently if your billing is not set up
* Script permissions error messages should be IMd to owner
* Should not allow link of no-transfer to next owner no-copy
* Clicking Help/Message of the Day corrupted Av's texture
* Officers don't obey "Edit Land" flag on parcels
* Intel Extreme Workaround: Disable Auto Mip Map generation
* Streaming video doesn't play if your avatar is sitting
* Missing LineFeeds on chat pasted outside SL
* Warning stating Intel Extreme adapter 'not supported' should be removed
* The 'state entry' llOwnerSay did NOT work

Today some of you may notice asset lag / problems even on Preview. There is some behind the scenes work going on that should pass by end of day, so please be patient. The end results should be great.

Thank you all for the continued great work you are doing on Preview!! See you there!

Vektor

Huns Valen

Don't PM me here.

Join date: 3 May 2003

Posts: 2,749

03-24-2005 17:10

I just tested the upside down particles bug on the build available today, and it's still there. Dan has a copy of a simple object that reproduces it.

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Thrash Prototype

Registered User

Join date: 24 Aug 2004

Posts: 31

03-25-2005 11:51

im experiencing instant crashing after login process, last build worked fine and regular client still works and not using local lighting

Nathan Stewart

Registered User

Join date: 2 Feb 2005

Posts: 1,039

03-25-2005 12:49

I found the same, before logging in, go into preferences/general and select automatically detect hardware on next startup, apply, ok and restart preview.

Athlon 64-3500, Nvidia 6800 GT

Vektor Linden

Test Troll

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 53

Release notes for build 1.6 (14)

03-29-2005 11:13

Hi all! Sorry for the delay...here are the latest fixes...

• Auctions are broken
• Not possible to change the volume of a media stream
• Need option to stretch / flip media stream to fill texture
• Making friends triggers lackluster feedback
• I received empty chat messages when I arrived in Chinatown
• Cannot drag a category into an object
• Default male avatar has odd shadow on extreme lower back.
• Mouse wheel sensitivity on the Mac
• Camera collisions on Mac
• Objects "pop" bright when edited or selected at night
• Wallpaper and floor tile textures in library have bad names
• Landmarks in scripts do not work
• Roughen land tool only lowers
• Hitting enter while inventory is selected does not open chat

Preview 1.6 'Release Notes'
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	03-22-2005 18:25 V. 1.6.0 (12) Hi all, I regret not getting to this sooner, as I had hoped, but I do understand that release notes are a new thing here. Thank you for bearing with me! That said, with the little time I had, I culled what I could from the bug database from our 'fixed' and 'closed' list over the past 2 days. Please understand that there may be a few (not many) that slipped in that are actually for build 13...however I figured that getting this information to you all sooner than later is important. Here's the list: • Only the root prim of a linked attachment will play particles • Jiggling the parent object causes the children to stray • Double click on empty Muted Residents list crashes client • You can modify text in read-only text boxes • QuickTime streaming object turns untextured when leaving the parcel • Avatar tracker stops tracking at the edge of your draw distance • Jointed objects don't work • Media texture is reloaded when audio URL on a parcel is changed • Media URL is not updated when you change it on a parcel • World map refers to calling cards • UI allows renaming protected folders • Delete key in script editor inserts a character • Stretching a root object will cause child objects to move • Other avatar is sometimes holding arm out after attaching an object • Objects moved with the XY move tool raise or lower • Can't physically grab children of linked physical object • PARCEL_MEDIA_COMMAND_LOOP isn't playing sound with first click. • Streaming video doesn't play if your avatar is sitting • Make name bubble background grey variable opacity • “Friends” window scrolls to top of list when someone logs in or out • Scripted physical objects not moving smoothly in 1.6 • Uploading unexpected files causes client disconnect • Movie sound still heard when not on parcel • Objects do not snap to grid • ALT+F4 doesn't close application • Calling card filter still shows some cards • Edit Window disappears if you use any of the arrow keys to move • IM not showing online status • Need a couple of extra media script commands • Select Texture feature doesn't de-select when Position is selected • Strange character after "object" in the abuse reporter • Groups/Invite/Choose Person: empty search says 'Searching...' • I-beam cursor persists over text editor scroll buttons • Granted Modify Rights changes are not indicated until AFTER you close the Friends Window • When you resize the Pick: Texture window in Edit mode, the texture itself gets larger, but the browser on the right does not • Shortcut keys for Uploading Sound/Image/Sound/Bulk files are no longer available • Report Bug window doesn't provide enough room or detail to file good bug reports I will try to do this for you, time permitting, with each new build on Preview. Thank you all! Vektor
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	One more thing... 03-22-2005 18:30 I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version. Vek. Happy hunting!
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	Fyi 03-23-2005 11:07 There is a current bug in Far Clip - the skybox leaves artifacts - to avoid seeing this, select the 'Disable Far Clip' checkbox.
Oz Spade ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand Join date: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,708	03-23-2005 12:26 Thank you for doing this Vektor! Question: From: someone I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version. What does this mean exactly? Is Alt+Click now Ctrl+Shift+Click instead to zoom? Or something else? _____________________ "Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	oops! 03-23-2005 12:37 No, I meant for shortcut key combinations...sorry...for example, ALT-1 is now CTRL-SHIFT-1.
Olmy Seraph Valued Member Join date: 1 Nov 2004 Posts: 502	03-23-2005 16:46 From: Vektor Linden I nearly forgot to mention that the ALT- key mappings have been substituted with CTRL-SHIFT-, to make the windows version compatible with the Mac version. I don't get it. I have an "alt" on my Mac keyboard - it's otherwise known as the "option" key. _____________________ Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they sure bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	03-23-2005 20:05 i don't see why there was a need for the change i rather liked having alt - something do something. And i don't like that ctrl - o is back. _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey
Catherine Omega Geometry Ninja Join date: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,053	03-23-2005 20:33 From: Olmy Seraph I don't get it. I have an "alt" on my Mac keyboard - it's otherwise known as the "option" key. I agree. Why was this changed? It seems unnecessary. _____________________ Need scripting help? Visit the LSL Wiki! Omega Point - Catherine Omega's Blog
Kelly Linden Linden Developer Join date: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 896	03-23-2005 20:42 Macs interpret Alt+# as an extended ascii or unicode character. Currently in 1.5 this isn't an issue because of how keys and international support is (not) handled. However with the addition of international keyboard and language support in 1.6 this behavior on Macs is suddenly a problem. While some people may not use ctrl-o (now ctrl-U for Upload instead of open), after removing it we received several complaints from people who did use it. Since it appears it is used we have re-enabled it, but changed it to a more appropriate key combination. At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented. When this happens disabling and changing key actions on a per user and per command basis will be possible. _____________________ - Kelly Linden
Oz Spade ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand Join date: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,708	03-23-2005 22:31 Thanks for the explination. It will take some getting used to, but nothing too horrible. From: Kelly Linden At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented. This would be fantastic! Something hard to do? Possible to get into 1.7? _____________________ "Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad
Fractal Mandala Registered User Join date: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 60	03-24-2005 10:26 From: Kelly Linden At some point in the future a customizable key binding system will have to be implemented. When this happens disabling and changing key actions on a per user and per command basis will be possible. [/COLOR] This is already possibly by editing one of the .ini files (can't remember its name right now, and SL is on a different computer). This is cumbersome on a Mac, as the file is stored in the SL application and so is removed with every upgrade, but it's possible to put it back each time.
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	Release notes for build 1.6 (13) 03-24-2005 16:56 Here is a list of fixed bugs: * Missing a content page for "Buy L$..." * Tiering up on account page fail silently if your billing is not set up * Script permissions error messages should be IMd to owner * Should not allow link of no-transfer to next owner no-copy * Clicking Help/Message of the Day corrupted Av's texture * Officers don't obey "Edit Land" flag on parcels * Intel Extreme Workaround: Disable Auto Mip Map generation * Streaming video doesn't play if your avatar is sitting * Missing LineFeeds on chat pasted outside SL * Warning stating Intel Extreme adapter 'not supported' should be removed * The 'state entry' llOwnerSay did NOT work Today some of you may notice asset lag / problems even on Preview. There is some behind the scenes work going on that should pass by end of day, so please be patient. The end results should be great. Thank you all for the continued great work you are doing on Preview!! See you there! Vektor
Huns Valen Don't PM me here. Join date: 3 May 2003 Posts: 2,749	03-24-2005 17:10 I just tested the upside down particles bug on the build available today, and it's still there. Dan has a copy of a simple object that reproduces it. _____________________ [ huns? \|\| words \|\| 1TBS KREW \|\| VHI Aircraft \|\| Whitepaper on Aircraft Physics ] Make yourself and your objects immune to llPushObject().
Thrash Prototype Registered User Join date: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 31	03-25-2005 11:51 im experiencing instant crashing after login process, last build worked fine and regular client still works and not using local lighting
Nathan Stewart Registered User Join date: 2 Feb 2005 Posts: 1,039	03-25-2005 12:49 I found the same, before logging in, go into preferences/general and select automatically detect hardware on next startup, apply, ok and restart preview. Athlon 64-3500, Nvidia 6800 GT
Vektor Linden Test Troll Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 53	Release notes for build 1.6 (14) 03-29-2005 11:13 Hi all! Sorry for the delay...here are the latest fixes... • Auctions are broken • Not possible to change the volume of a media stream • Need option to stretch / flip media stream to fill texture • Making friends triggers lackluster feedback • I received empty chat messages when I arrived in Chinatown • Cannot drag a category into an object • Default male avatar has odd shadow on extreme lower back. • Mouse wheel sensitivity on the Mac • Camera collisions on Mac • Objects "pop" bright when edited or selected at night • Wallpaper and floor tile textures in library have bad names • Landmarks in scripts do not work • Roughen land tool only lowers • Hitting enter while inventory is selected does not open chat

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