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    What does your SensorPanel Look Like?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We'll soon implement the requested improvement. Until then, you can precisely set the SensorPanel dimensions by doing:

    1) Close AIDA64

    2) Start Registry Editor (REGEDIT.EXE)

    3) In the Registry Editor navigate to:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FinalWire\AIDA64

    In there two keys represent the SensorPanel dimensions:

    SensorPanelWidth

    SensorPanelHeight

    4) After changing those values, close Registry Editor, and start AIDA64

    Regards,

    Fiery

    Would also like to fine tune the position on the desktop.., is that defined by:

    SensorPanelPosX

    SensorPanelPosY

    in the Registry?

    And should I unlock the SensorPanel position before making changes?

    APC Battery Backup

    in Hardware monitoring

    Posted

    I guess it's because your battery doesn't support standard Windows smart battery interface (API) that AIDA64 uses.

    Regards,

    Fiery

    It appears not... a reply from APC:

    Thank you for the update. There is no API for any APC Software. All that Business Edition (PSBE) offers is the console portion for the GUI. Using a different SNMP or monitoring interface might cause conflict to our software which is PCBE. PCBE should allow you to monitor the UPS. The ports needed by this software should be free in order to work properly

    Oh well, C'est la vie.

    SensorPanel -- a new flexible monitoring module to replace OSD and Sidebar Gadget

    in Brainstorming

    Posted

    Both visual elements are on our roadmaps, so as some new bar styles. Although, I cannot promise to have graphs with multiple items on it, since it may be a bit difficult for users to understand and properly configure it. The SensorPanel feature is already complicated, so at first we have to improve on that to make it more user-friendly and easier to set up. Only after that we can start expanding its capabilities.

    I understand about "Modern Wo/Man's" need for instant gratification smile.gif and your need/desire to address the largest segment of your base.

    But I believe if the flow is properly implemented, it would not be too difficult to use multiple sensors on a single graph.

    - user selects sensor to be graphed

    - if multiple graphs defined, AIDA64 lists the defined graphs and asks which graph to associate the sensor with - check sensor/graph limit

    - if 1 graph is defines, AIDA64 associates the sensor to that graph - check sensor/graph limit

    - if no graph is defined, AIDA64 goes to the graph defining page

    The define graph selection button could be below the import & export buttons on the SenSorPanel manager, with a list of already defined graphs below that.

    I would not look for AIDA64 to test the sensor value ranges for compliance to defined graph limits.

    Perhaps graphing would be an option reserved for the "advanced" formatting section?

    Being able to graph multiple sensors would be extremely powerful as one could easily see the real time correlation between sensors... plus saving desktop real estate.

    Just food for thought.... I have great patience.

    Cosmetic update of my current panel:

    Edit: attachments deleted for space

    Edit: the ability to apply a bias to a sensor value to be graphed would also be useful... i.e. a value that normally runs X amount less than another sensor's value could be biased up by X to show both on a smaller graph height. I know i did not say that very well, but hopefully it is understandable.

    Then to take that to the Extreme, the ability to label the left/right Y axis individually... both title and values... not necessarily display the min/max values entered in the graph design module..

    SensorPanel -- a new flexible monitoring module to replace OSD and Sidebar Gadget

    in Brainstorming

    Posted

    Both visual elements are on our roadmaps, so as some new bar styles. Although, I cannot promise to have graphs with multiple items on it, since it may be a bit difficult for users to understand and properly configure it. The SensorPanel feature is already complicated, so at first we have to improve on that to make it more user-friendly and easier to set up. Only after that we can start expanding its capabilities.

    Great! Looking forward to the growth of SensorPanel.

    I do have a slightly differing opinion as to the SensorPanel Manager's "complexity". I believe it is more a case of requiring proper planning due to the pixel level formatting capability. As in all things, the more powerful a tool, the greater the control that must implemented.

    Bottom line, I hope "simplifying" the user interface will not be at the expense of flexibility.;)

    SensorPanel -- a new flexible monitoring module to replace OSD and Sidebar Gadget

    in Brainstorming

    Posted

    As this is the "Brainstorming" sub-forum, I thought I would throw out a couple thoughts, which may have already been considered.

    1.Graphing function/object:

    > object height/width user specifiable

    > horizontal axis reflects user specifiable time period (limited by buffer requirements?)

    > vertical axis reflects user specifiable value OR selection to auto-scale to max value within the specified time period

    > x, y, grid & graph lines each reflect use definable weight and color

    > graph background reflects user definable color

    > vertical/horizontal labels reflect user specifiable font, font size & background colors

    > user specifiable graph title with all user definable font, size, color options

    the ability to display multiple sensor values on a single graph is desirable.

    perhaps a selection button in the Modify Item form specifying inclusion in the graph

    the ability to define multiple graphs and assign sensor values to any defined graph would be the ultimate

    this may require a graph be defined prior to assigning a sensor for graphing

    2. Gauges - similar to bar, but shows sweeping needle on a dial instead of a bar

    > object width user specifiable (height follows width to keep dial round)

    > min, max values same as bar

    > user specifiable radial dial marks

    > dial, needle, background colors and value/label formatting user definable

    > the dial background and/or needle change color as defined limits are passed

    my 2 cents worth as it were.

    Dutch

    SensorPanel -- a new flexible monitoring module to replace OSD and Sidebar Gadget

    in Brainstorming

    Posted

    Yes! just have the URL point ot a place the program resides on your HD

    David

    Thanks for reply David,

    I think I'm fail on the syntax... can't get a web address to fly either.

    In the URL field I've tried:

    "C:\Program Files\AIDA64 Extreme Edition\aida64.exe", with and without the quotes (copied from Start menu)

    and I also tried:

    http://www.aida64.com/ and http://www.aida64.com/

    with no luck.

    Dutch

    What does your SensorPanel Look Like?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Got the 5 button panel in thanks to smaller bar width allowed ;)

    sample2.png

    Couple panels to go, but the pattern has been set, and the rest should go faster.

    The pixel level formatting is great, and the ability to select multiple objects in the SensorPanel Manager and move them all in sync by clicking the up/down/side arrows is very efficient.

    The buttons and background I use were easily generated at http://cooltext.com/Buttons (I have NO affiliation with them), a fairly powerful and flexible button generation site.

    Is there a way I can set the SensorPanel background to clear/transparent to have the panels float over the desktop?

    Great work.

    Thank you.

    Dutch

    What does your SensorPanel Look Like?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    OK, pressing the largesse of the developers, i have an esoteric request.

    First, here is what I have started:

    sample1.png

    (Sorry, not familiar with thumbnail usage)

    I set the bar max value to 0, so the bar is always full, and as the sensor value ranges through the various limits, it switches color reflecting the levels set in the bar limit values. Essentially making it a multicolor LED.

    In the display above I would like to be able to place 5 buttons in a row, but due to my design criteria that it matches gadgets in width, I am limited to 125 pixels.

    My conflict arises with the current minimum bar width of 20 pixels. Is it possible to reduce the minimum bar width? If there are scaling issues, perhaps a quick test to see if max bar value is zero?

    I am having fun playing with this :)

    Thank you.

    Edit: setting the bar Max value to zero (0) does not work... the color stays at the lowest level setting regardless of the sensor value. Use one (1) as the bar Max setting and the bar will be full with the color following the limit settings.

    What does your SensorPanel Look Like?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We've implemented accurate (pixel-level) SensorPanel resizing option in AIDA64 / main menu / File / Preferences / Hardware Monitoring / SensorPanel in the latest beta version of AIDA64 Extreme Edition available at:

    http://www.aida64.co...62zqf1bnw9axzip

    After upgrading to this new version, make sure to restart Windows to finalize the upgrade.

    That's responsive ;)

    I copied all files over... would just copying the .exe file have been sufficient?

    What does your SensorPanel Look Like?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We'll soon implement the requested improvement. Until then, you can precisely set the SensorPanel dimensions by doing:

    1) Close AIDA64

    2) Start Registry Editor (REGEDIT.EXE)

    3) In the Registry Editor navigate to:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FinalWire\AIDA64

    In there two keys represent the SensorPanel dimensions:

    SensorPanelWidth

    SensorPanelHeight

    4) After changing those values, close Registry Editor, and start AIDA64

    Regards,

    Fiery

    Worked like a charm, thank you.

    SensorPanel

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have a formatting question on the SensorPanel and have been unsuccessful in location a help file on it.

    I understand the "Label" is left justified within "Total width", and the "Unit" placement is left justified at the "Total width" less the "Unit width", with the value right justified to the left of the Unit. lol, hope that makes sense.

    My question is, how does "Bar width" relate to "Total width"?

    edit: omg, I'm a Newbie :(

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