(Pre-release) Vista Gadget

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What am i doing wrong

What am i doing wrong

Alright can you help out the short retarded guy in the corner?
I have copied the file into my "C:\Users\[account name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets directory. I have changed the filename from .zip to .gadget and I have also tried unzipping the content into the root of the mentioned directory but when I hit the + button on the gadget control bar and try to add it I do not see anything new in the selections.
My other gadgets all work fine but I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
Am I missing some obvious step everyone else sees???
 
Try this and see if you get installed:

Save the download; the Verizon website seams to rename the file (it is correctly .gadget on the website). Next, rename the file from Ac3Status.zip to Ac3Status.gadget. The icon should change if the rename worked correctly. Double-click the icon and you should get prompted to install. If your AC3 uses defaults you will see the status within a few seconds.

Option 2:

Save the file. Rt-click the file and select "Extract All" (this will unpack the zip file). Navigate to the C:\Users\[account name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets folder and create a new folder named "Ac3Status.gadget" then copy the expanded files into the new folder. Once you copy them, click the [+] on the gadget bad to add new gadgets; the Ac3Status should appear. Add it; if your AC3 uses defaults you will see the status within a few seconds.

Let me know if it works.
 
I think you guys are taking the hard way. I just right clicked on the link above, and "saved as" to my desktop. I double clicked on the file and it installed into the sidebar and into the gadgets folder.
 
install option #2 worked for me

install option #2 worked for me

Thanks for the help,
I missed the create a dir named Ac3Status. it worked fine.
Can I use a URL insted of an actual IP address. I would use one for at home access and the DYNDNS URL for access from work.
 
I just uploaded the new gadget, it has slightly reworked AC3 connection code. Changes:

* Port setting merged with address. Address format is same as using a web browser [address]:[port]. Port is optional

* Removed image background, using color instead to give a little more width for status

* Large window defaults to 350 pixels (slightly larger than before) but the size is located in the settings window

* Window sizes are managed separate for docked and undocked

* Notification for new version is available will appear at the bottom of the gadget

* The website which is launched when the gadget is double-clicked can be configured. If blank the 'status' page is shown, you can replace the site using the setup screen.
 
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The requested URL /kenargo/AC3Software/Gadget/Ac3Status.gadget was not found on this server.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11658795#post11658795 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aiko670
Hmm, I keep getting connection failed as well.
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Hmm, I'm still having problems connecting... Any thoughts?

I really can't wait to get this running and appreciate all the work you've put in to this.

Thanks
Adam
 
The gadget uses support services located in 2 C# assemblies. My suspicion is that the assemblies are not being released (a quirk of the sidebar). Close the entire sidebar (you can close it using the sidebar icon; lower right of the screen). Next open the gadget folder and delete the AC3Status folder (this in effect uninstalls the gadget).

Run the new installer from the website again and see if your issue goes away.

The new version no longer has a 'Connection Failed' error, it has been replaced with 'Initialization Failed' which leads to confirms the suspect.
 
The gadget still will not take the new IP settings. It seems to accept them, but doesn't save them.

Thanks for making it (have been waiting for one for a while) and I look forward to using it!


--Dave--
 
To all; you will likley need to close the sidebar and manually delete the old gadget before you install the new version. I will work to correct this in a future version but it appears to still be an issue with this version.

The sidebar will restart when the new version is installed, the machine is restarted or from the control panel.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11662728#post11662728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
The gadget uses support services located in 2 C# assemblies. My suspicion is that the assemblies are not being released (a quirk of the sidebar). Close the entire sidebar (you can close it using the sidebar icon; lower right of the screen). Next open the gadget folder and delete the AC3Status folder (this in effect uninstalls the gadget).

Run the new installer from the website again and see if your issue goes away.

The new version no longer has a 'Connection Failed' error, it has been replaced with 'Initialization Failed' which leads to confirms the suspect.
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I'm still getting "Initialization Failed" after uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting the side bar. I must be doing something stupid...:mad2: :lol: I'd post a screen shot but windows won't capture the sidebar....

Does telnet play any part in this?
 
You can get a screen show using "PrintScreen" button but I don't think that I need it; your description is enough. The error message is enough to tell me where the failure is but not what is causing the failure.

I think that I need to add code to for logging output. I wish I had the same problem, it would really help diagnose your issue; I hate these kind of bugs.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11663058#post11663058 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
You can get a screen show using "PrintScreen" button but I don't think that I need it; your description is enough. The error message is enough to tell me where the failure is but not what is causing the failure.

I think that I need to add code to for logging output. I wish I had the same problem, it would really help diagnose your issue; I hate these kind of bugs.
Click to expand...
Cool, let me know if you need anything and again your programming knowledge and help is truly appreciated!

Adam
 
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