I am trying to install MMF2 onto my UMPC that runs Vista. Unfortunately, it throws up an "Internal Error" message just when it should start copying files and installs nothing. However, after that the installer still prompts me if I want to run MMF2

What can be done about it? I'm installing from a flash disk because I have no CD-ROM there, can this be the reason?

Yes, it's the reason.

I have windows Vista and i have had no problems...

I have an application in which I have dynamic, clickable interactive objects over a video that is playing. The only way I've known to make that work was to make a quick backdrop with RGB color 16,0,16 and to then "hide" video, which would continue to show only over that color, yet allow buttons, objects and mouse zones to be active on top of it. For this group's information, that solution appears to no longer be viable when the application is run on Vista OS machines. I will be searching for a new solution for my application and appreciate any suggestions to try.
v/r, Les
(MMF Dev2, WMV videos using DirectShow object)

Running the MMF2 Dev demo on Vista, I've come across a couple of bugs. Thought I'd mention them.

When dragging the properties window (or any similar window) in to its own floating box, the title in the blue header bar is half hidden behind the Grey tool panel - it doesn't cause any real problems, but it's irritating. I also have problems selecting layers in the layer manager - if I select one layer (as normal, it highlights in blue), then click on another - they all remain blue. Selecting layers then becomes difficult, they just won't change when trying to select them.

The bugs haven't put me off buying it, but the price has! Oh stuff it! What's £229 anyway... wipes dust from credit card.

The demo is an old build with less bug fixes.

An issue I have with it is I can't load a file unless I have that extension, it will say failed to load document.

I guess this has more to do with Vista than MMF2, but sometimes when I run my application from MMF2 and do some (right-)clicking inside the app window, the app freezes completely. When I click on the window header/drag the window a bit, then the app comes alive again! The same problem has been evident in standa-alone exes. Any ideas about this problem?

Are you running build 247? and can you upload an example application so people can take a look and see if they can replicate it.

Jason

These problems have been fixed, you must be running an old demo version. Re-download it, it has been updated to the latest build (247) in December.


The standard version of MMF2 is £70 (I think), if you can't afford the Developer version.