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[Request] Remove taskbar flash by mixababy on 07-10-2005 at 08:39 PM
Hi all
Last time, at work, I thought that it could be interesting to have an option to disable the conversation window taskbar flash when a new IM is received...
Because this isn't very discrete...
So, I'd like to know if it is possible to disable that without any plug-in... If not, is there a plugin for that ?
Thanks
Mixa
Sorry for my english, I'm french 
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by Fraisie on 07-10-2005 at 08:52 PM
Its quite ok mixbaby, your english is quite fine (I'm french too heheh)
May I suggest you use the Boss Protection feature when you are at work ? This way, your conversations will be hiden... I know its not what you requested, but it might help
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by mixababy on 07-10-2005 at 09:06 PM
Thanks for your answer 
The Boss Protection is usefull but in some case, there is possible that you activate this too late (when the door is behind you for example )...
So this is the reason I'm asking that 
With TweakUI it is possible to desactive flashes I think (confirmation ?) but impossible to remove flashes for MSN only 
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by Choli on 07-10-2005 at 09:18 PM
quote:no, you can't. The flash thingy is common to all programs in Windows, and in fact it is Windows who is requested (by the applications) to flash the task bar.
Originally posted by mixababy
With TweakUI it is possible to desactive flashes I think (confirmation ?) but impossible to remove flashes for MSN only
As you've said, with TweakUI you can configure how many times the task bar is gonna flash or if it is gonna flash at all, however it is imposible to configure that per program.
I think (I'm not very sure in this) that it is possible to make a plugin that when messenger tells Windows to flash the bar, the program would intercept that message and discard it. More technically speaking, the program should hook the API call of Messenger. However, i don't think there is any plugin that already does that and I think that noone is going to do it (maybe someone does, but I don't think so)
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by mixababy on 07-10-2005 at 09:33 PM
Thanks Choli
So it become a request for a plug-in (or a new function in future MSGPLUS releases maybe ? )...
For now, i'll just remove flashes with TweakUI, and be carefull hehehe
Thanks again
Mixa
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by ShawnZ on 07-10-2005 at 09:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mixababy
Thanks Choli
So it become a request for a plug-in (or a new function in future MSGPLUS releases maybe ?
For now, i'll just remove flashes with TweakUI, and be carefull hehehe
Thanks again
Mixa
he just said its not possible tbh
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by lopardo on 07-10-2005 at 09:37 PM
This was a piece of cake, so here it goes.
Download here.
From the readme:
quote:
This is just a simple plugin made in five minutes that will prevent Messenger's taskbar buttons from flashing when someone talks to you.
A better and configurable one will follow soon, stay tuned.
(I have some small plugins which I'm gonna merge to make a bigger one).
Copyright © 2005
360º Software
http://360software.dakotabcn.net
DISCLAIMER:
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This program is distributed for free. You are encouraged to share this program but you are not allowed to modify it in any way.
This program is supplied "AS IS". 360º Software disclaims all warranties, either expressed or implied. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.
HOW TO INSTALL:
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Close Messenger first and then simply copy the dll to MsgPlus plugins folder (default is C:\Program files\MessengerPlus! 3\Plugins).
HOW TO UNINSTALL
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Close Messenger first, go to MsgPlus plugins folder (default is C:\Program files\MessengerPlus! 3\Plugins) and delete the "disableflashing.dll" file.
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by Choli on 07-10-2005 at 10:02 PM
quote:didn't say that
Originally posted by Shawnz
quote:
Originally posted by mixababy
Thanks Choli
So it become a request for a plug-in (or a new function in future MSGPLUS releases maybe ?
For now, i'll just remove flashes with TweakUI, and be carefull hehehe
Thanks again
Mixa
he just said its not possible tbh
I said that I didn't think there was a plugin that does that; however seeing Lopardo's post, I realize there is one RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by mixababy on 07-11-2005 at 05:37 AM
Yes Shawnz, it's possible with TweakUI
Lopardo, wow, thanks a lot !!!
I'll test that today !!!
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by Mike on 07-11-2005 at 08:45 AM
Lopardo, may I ask how you did it?
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by ShawnZ on 07-11-2005 at 08:48 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mixababy
Yes Shawnz, it's possible with TweakUI
Lopardo, wow, thanks a lot !!!
I'll test that today !!!
yeah but [apparently it is] i didnt think it was possible to disable it for a certan window without doing something halfass like set a timer to run every so milliseconds to activate the window
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by mixababy on 07-11-2005 at 11:10 AM
I mean it's possible to disable it with TweakUI for all windows
Yes it could be interesting to understand how you did it
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by lopardo on 07-11-2005 at 04:18 PM
Just like Almighty Choli said
quote:
Originally posted by Choli
I think (I'm not very sure in this) that it is possible to make a plugin that when messenger tells Windows to flash the bar, the program would intercept that message and discard it. More technically speaking, the program should hook the API call of Messenger.
It hooks FlashWindowEx.
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by wichall on 07-18-2005 at 02:08 PM
mixababy could you tell me where abouts in tweakui i can stop the buttons from flashing? i cant find it lol
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by lopardo on 07-18-2005 at 05:23 PM
quote:In Tweak UI for Windows XP, General > Focus.
Originally posted by wichall
mixababy could you tell me where abouts in tweakui i can stop the buttons from flashing? i cant find it lol
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by wichall on 07-18-2005 at 09:43 PM
that doesn't stop them from flashing, it makes them flash...
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by NeXDesigns on 07-21-2005 at 06:04 PM
The new MessengerDiscoveryX for msn does this now, but it is still in a beta version. www.msgdiscoveryx.com
It would be nice to have this as a built in feature of messenger plus!.
RE: [Request] Remove taskbar flash by TazDevil on 07-21-2005 at 11:43 PM
Window Management Plugin also has this feature now
you can download the plugin (dll) from here
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=43...d=490114#pid490114