Is your application really huge? Even if it is, the first preview should cache a lot of stuff, then the later previews go a lot faster.

No. Even if I just create a new directx app and run it, it takes upwards of 30+ seconds to open it. I can use other programs, like I said, so I don't know what the problem is. Sucks, because I really like Construct. I can't use it when this happens.

Maybe it's a Vista issue? Does anyone else use Vista and experience slow starts?

stephen1980

I have updated my video card and drivers, my directx, and updated all my software. No viruses on my pc. Other applications and games that use directx 9/10 load fast, but construct still takes 30+ sec to load and exit my apps when I click on run or build them then run.

Anyone have any ideas?

stephen1980

Very nice effect!

stephen1980

Thanks for the suggestions. I will go update all of my stuff and let you know what happens.

stephen1980

I just had a question:

Does anyone else experience slowdown when using the DirectX mode? When I run an application it shows up immediately, but when I run anything using Directx mode it usually takes around 30-45 seconds for it to load and the mouse seems to freeze.

Does this happen to anyone else or is it something with my pc or DircectX?

PC Specs:

AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 3.8 GHz

2 GB Ram

NVidea GeForce 7150M with 957 mb ram

DirectX 10

Vista Home Premium 32 bit

Thanks.

stephen1980

Ok. Thanks for all the help!

stephen1980

Sorry to bump, but can anyone help?

stephen1980

Okay, thanks.

On a separate note, I cannot get the icon for a built app to be transparent. If I go into Resources/Icon/Default Icon and import a transparent icon, it shows the transparency fine. But as soon as I close the image editor, and reopen it, or build the app, it has a solid white background in the image. Is there an option or button I am missing? My icon is a 32x32 .png image.

Thanks.

stephen1980

Is there a way to get an icon to show up in the system tray and maybe get a menu to show up when you click on it?

Thanks.

stephen1980

speedyshare.com/241136696.html

Thanks!

stephen1980

Thanks for the info, guys. I know you have a lot on your plate (so to speak ), but I was just having a few issues with getting my codes into the right sections.

I will keep messing with it until I get it right, or the full documentation is finished.

Thanks!

stephen1980

Are there any more resources of tutorials on making Plugins or Pixel Shaders for Construct besides these?

DavidN's Writing Effects Tutorial

http://scirra.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2876

SDK Tutorials and Information

http://scirra.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2221

(This one is awsome! More like these would greatly benefit all of us. )

I am a little rusty with my C++ skills, but would like to create some plugins for the community for this awesome program.

Thanks in advance!

stephen1980