WEAKNESS IN CursorFx 4

CursorFX4

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so i have found the chink in cursorfx4 amor.  so when windows has  its mouse settings increase than more than 1 point of default settings in the following location:

 

windowskey + I  >>> Settings>>Ease of Access>>Mouse Pointer>> change pointer size.   

when the size is changed.......cursorfx animation becomes blotchy and non crisp smooth.

try for yourself and see.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, I can't change my CursorFX size at all using your method. I can change the size using the CursorFX actual size changers. Refer below screenshot.

On issues on the cursor lost its sharpness, my guess is, that what you will get if you stretch the graphics bigger than it actual size.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Sorry, that is not where I am making reference.  I know that cursorfx can resize.  I am speaking of windows settings affecting the product.  Change Cursor Size

The moment the size shifts from 1, and CursorFX is active.  The cursor fx cursors especially those that have normal pointer with animation, has a look of it glitching very rapidly.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your questions/problems to the Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Thank You,
Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The solution is not to use the windows settings. Easy.

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Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 4

The solution is not to use the windows settings. Easy.
Too easy, why the....would you use windows settings when the app has them tailormade for the purpose. -"Weakness" my behind lol :grin:  

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting neone6, reply 5


Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 4

The solution is not to use the windows settings. Easy.

Too easy, why the....would you use windows settings when the app has them tailormade for the purpose. -"Weakness" my behind lol :grin:  

I can imagine a scenario where someone has it already set to having large cursors and then they discover CursorFX and like the idea that it offers more attractive large cursors and so runs into this.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 1

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, I can't change my CursorFX size at all using your method. I can change the size using the CursorFX actual size changers. Refer below screenshot.



On issues on the cursor lost its sharpness, my guess is, that what you will get if you stretch the graphics bigger than it actual size.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

 

Yes as the size in increased, the cursors do loose the sharpness.  Not sure why it needs to be that way.  Cursor display should remain, in my opinion, same level of sharpness regardless the size being asked of it.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 6


Quoting neone6,
reply 5






Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 4


The solution is not to use the windows settings. Easy.

Too easy, why the....would you use windows settings when the app has them tailormade for the purpose. -"Weakness" my behind lol :grin:  



I can imagine a scenario where someone has it already set to having large cursors and then they discover CursorFX and like the idea that it offers more attractive large cursors and so runs into this.

 

Fully endorsed.  

 

 

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 6


Quoting neone6,
reply 5






Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 4


The solution is not to use the windows settings. Easy.

Too easy, why the....would you use windows settings when the app has them tailormade for the purpose. -"Weakness" my behind lol :grin:  



I can imagine a scenario where someone has it already set to having large cursors and then they discover CursorFX and like the idea that it offers more attractive large cursors and so runs into this.

Agreed.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

oh my no official response to the findings!!  

Has anyone else tested for themselves?  

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting LEMMORSebrof, reply 2

Sorry, that is not where I am making reference.  I know that cursorfx can resize.  I am speaking of windows settings affecting the product.  

The moment the size shifts from 1, and CursorFX is active.  The cursor fx cursors especially those that have normal pointer with animation, has a look of it glitching very rapidly.

I too use my vacuum cleaner to brush my dog's coats.  ;)

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Oh-God, reply 11


Quoting LEMMORSebrof,
reply 2

Sorry, that is not where I am making reference.  I know that cursorfx can resize.  I am speaking of windows settings affecting the product.  

The moment the size shifts from 1, and CursorFX is active.  The cursor fx cursors especially those that have normal pointer with animation, has a look of it glitching very rapidly.



I too use my vacuum cleaner to brush my dog's coats.  ;)

What?!?!?   LOL  🤣🤣  Okay then.  very useful tip.  I must have misread your comment on dog's coat and CursorFX.

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Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 3

Hello,
I have forwarded your questions/problems to the Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Thank You,
Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

 

I have not received any follow up on this thread.  are the team looking into the matter or is it just going to remain as is?

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Technically, reply 6 was follow up.  Simply go back to the windows settings, set things to default, then use CursorFX.

 

As for the enlarged cursor losing sharpness, it has always been that way.  In my experience, other than vector files, most images do lose sharpness upon enlarging.

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

I await official finding from Stardock. 

The version 2.16 was not affected by resizing cursors from the ease of access panel of windows 10.

 

 

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LEMMORSebrof, reply 15

The version 2.16 was not affected by resizing cursors from the ease of access panel of windows 10.
I have always seen somewhat fuzzy/blurred cursors upon enlarging. Depending on how large. Even on 2.16.

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting LEMMORSebrof, reply 15

I await official finding from Stardock. 

The version 2.16 was not affected by resizing cursors from the ease of access panel of windows 10.

 

 

But did the cursor actually get any bigger using that feature?

CursorFX offers its own scaling function.  You don't need to use the OS one so set that back to default and use the CursorFX one and the problem will be gone.

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 17


Quoting LEMMORSebrof,
reply 15

I await official finding from Stardock. 

The version 2.16 was not affected by resizing cursors from the ease of access panel of windows 10.

 

 



But did the cursor actually get any bigger using that feature?

CursorFX offers its own scaling function.  You don't need to use the OS one so set that back to default and use the CursorFX one and the problem will be gone.

The windows size cursor did not interfere with CursorFX, no matter the size.  Could use the crtl-shift+c with great joy and saw the renderings.  I see no one has tried or tested what my forum is making reference to.  

Try for yourselves. Have cursorfx running then increase as my screen shot showed the size of the windows mouse pointer size.