GM3Gunner on November 28th 2009
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Activation Animation

I am new to the whole concept of building my own cursor. I already made the animation that I want, but I don't want it running constantly. I only want it to animate when I "Click" or "Double-Click" on something.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. The solution is probably really simple, I may not know the proper term for what I am looking for.

Feel free to respond directly to my e-mail, since I check it constantly: bfoster5@angelo.edu.

Thanks a lot!

Vlasta on November 28th 2009 0

An easy solution actually does not exist. Windows .ani files always run in loops.

If you install a third party replacement for the cursor (CursorFX), you'll have more options - I believe you can set a different cursor when the mouse button is pressed. Though I do not think there is a native run-once on click support.

GM3Gunner on November 28th 2009 0

Hmmm...the cursor I have already made doesn't make sense unless it works just the way it's intended. It has to stay stationary until the mouse is clicked, then loops once and only once. I guess I'll keep searching for a means of getting the results I want. With technology of today, It should be easy to program. Alas, I'm no programmer.

Thanks for the speedy reply, I'll check back periodically.

Vlasta on November 28th 2009 0

The problem is that the part of Windows responsible for cursor is not replaced easily. Even the CursorFX solution just hides the cursor and uses a semitransparent window as a replacement.