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Ani-Util need DirectGUI.dll fix

This is often missed in new versions

May 25, 2007 2:55:26 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Just updated my DX Pro and tried to use AniUtil. Got this error...

The procedure entry point ?DG_PngFileToBitmap@@YAPAUHBITMAP_@@PAGPAH@Z could not be located in the dynamic link library DirectGUI.dll

This seems to be overlooked quite frequently when DesktopX is updated...   
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Reply #1 May 26, 2007 8:54:22 AM
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bump
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Reply #2 May 26, 2007 11:29:58 PM
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BUMP! BUMP! BUMP! BUMP!
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Reply #3 May 26, 2007 11:41:36 PM
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B U M P !
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Reply #4 May 26, 2007 11:47:51 PM
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Bump this........  

When you click on the PNG image, hold down the control key. No joy with that: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock\DesktopX........clean it out.
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Reply #5 May 27, 2007 10:03:34 AM
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what the hell are you talking about yrag??
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Reply #6 May 27, 2007 10:43:06 AM
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I thought you were trying to animate a PNG image in DX using AniUtil. My stupid......

.....now empty out the DX cache folder (if you don't understand that, then just list me as having two stupid attacks and I'll call it a day)
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Reply #7 May 27, 2007 10:49:32 AM
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I read in another post that the DX release snuck out.  This is good input . . but probably not pertinent until the official release.

Also, Stardock is closed for the weekend and Monday for Memorial day.  Bumping is not going to do much good until then.
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Reply #8 May 27, 2007 12:15:09 PM
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but probably not pertinent until the official release


AniUtil should not be overlooked IMO, beta or not. It is a very valuable tool for creating animations.

As a workaround..
BEFORE upgrading, make a folder somewhere called AniUtil ( like c:\program files\aniutil
Copy aniutil.exe and DirectGUI.dll from your existing version into that folder.
Run aniutil from there.
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Reply #9 May 27, 2007 12:46:58 PM
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I was probably unclear . . the release on Thursday (Friday?) was unintentional.  I'm going to bet that aniutil will be covered.  but thanks for the update.  One less thing to forget. 
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Reply #10 May 30, 2007 8:04:53 AM
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I know everyone is coming off a long holiday weekend. I just didn't want this to get overlooked.
I forgot to copy out the old Aniutil and directgui.dll file on this system before I ran the premature released upgrade.
Could someone possibly fix this real quick?
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Reply #11 June 1, 2007 8:12:15 AM
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Reply #12 June 1, 2007 9:58:50 PM
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does this help?

AniUtil Zip

it's the one from the CursorXP documentation page (last item)

I figure it hasn't been updated yet
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Reply #13 June 11, 2007 12:37:37 AM
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Stardock;

Are you planning to update thr Ani-Util pretty soon, as it wound be z great help with creation of Animarwd png's......

Please confirm a timw when it will be available????

The old one doesn't work with the new bets..

Thanks
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Reply #14 June 23, 2007 4:03:16 PM
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I just grabbed the updated DX Professional dated 6-18-07.
It STILL is not fixed in this version.
I just have to ask... why.
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Reply #15 June 30, 2007 4:21:50 PM
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Thanks Bichur
I never seem to remember that location  .

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Reply #16 August 21, 2007 8:32:50 AM
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I hate beating dead horses, it just isn't fun anymore at my age, but WTF...
AniUtil is a very handy application. Other apps I've tried don't do png sequences, but aniutil always does a great job. Why can't someone take the time to fix the dam thing when DX is updated.
Yet another beta has been put out, 3.48e[b].014 with AniUtil not addressed.

I downloaded the latest NON-Beta version on a different machine, and pulled out AniUtil.exe and DirectGUI.dll, and placed them in a new folder. It works that way.

Why don't you just make aniutil a separate program instead of incorporating it in DX. It will be one less thing you have to worry about then..
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Reply #17 August 29, 2007 6:52:56 PM
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Alas.. yet another build.. 3.49f[rc].016 released on 8/29/07, NOT FIXED YET!!. It's funny how the little things can get under ones skin sometimes.... and just... fester .. and bubble... !@#$%  
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