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DisplayFusion 8.0 Beta 1 Available, Now with Triggers!

October 30, 2015

We're very excited to announce that DisplayFusion 8.0 Beta 1 is now available for download! We don't normally do a news post for Beta releases, but this one has a huge new feature that we're hoping to get some feedback on.

Triggers!

We've added a new feature called Triggers. Triggers is essentially a much more comprehensive version of Window Location, and as such, it replaces the existing Window Location feature. DisplayFusion 8.0 Beta 1 will import your existing Window Location rules, so anything you've setup already shouldn't be affected. If you do notice any issues with the imported rules, please let us know. The installer and auto-updater automatically backup your settings, so if anything bad happens to your Window Location rules, you can roll back to 7.3.1 and restore your settings from before the update.

The Triggers feature adds a bunch of new functionality for automating your workflow:

  • You can now have Trigger rules run on more than just window creation. Your rules can now trigger when a window is created, or focused, and also when DisplayFusion starts or exits. We're planning to add more trigger events in future betas as well.
  • Rules can now match based on window text (window title) and window class, in addition to process, and process command line parameters. You can mix and match them to make them as generic or as specific as you like. As always, you can use asterisks in the process path to match multiple processes with the same rule.
  • Rules can now be limited to a specific Monitor Profile, allowing you to have separate rules for different monitor configurations.
  • Rules can now perform multiple actions, instead of just one, allowing you to do things like move to a specific monitor and set the window as "always on top."

For more details on the new Triggers feature, please see the Working with Triggers how-to guide.

Other Highlights in 8.0 Beta 1

  • Added an Advanced Setting to disable the splash screen that was added in 7.3.1
  • Added a desktop context menu entry for pausing/resuming wallpaper changes
  • Left/right side auto-hidden taskbars no longer open below applications in Windows 10
  • Cleared the Win + E hotkey by default as the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview now reserves that for itself
  • Opening a new Chrome Incognito with Ctrl + Shift + N no longer results in a blank window
  • Many other bug fixes and improvements (full change log here)

DisplayFusion 8.0 Beta 1 Screenshots

Example Trigger Rule
Example Trigger Rule

Getting Help and Giving Feedback

As always, we love to hear feedback on the beta versions, and to help out whenever you run into issues. If you have any questions, problems, or feedback with the Triggers feature (or any other features), please contact us through the website form or by using the Help > Support Request button that's located on the lower-left of every DisplayFusion window.

DisplayFusion 7.3.1 Now Available!

September 23, 2015

We're very excited to announce that DisplayFusion 7.3.1 is now available for download! This release fixes a few issues that were discovered in 7.3.

DisplayFusion 7.3.1 Highlights

  • Fixed an issue with some Steam license keys and 30-day trial keys
  • Fixed an issue where newly pinned items on the DF taskbar wouldn't launch
  • Fixed an issue in Windows 10 where auto-hide taskbars on the left or right side opened underneath applications
  • Fixed an issue where the taskbar buttons were too tall in Windows 7 with the Classic theme
  • Fixed an issue that caused Chrome incognito windows to open blank
  • Fixed an issue with the positioning of the StartIsBack menu when the Start button is on the right-side
  • Added a desktop context menu entry for pausing/unpausing wallpaper changes
  • Added an Advanced Setting to disable the new loading screen
  • Added an Advanced Setting to disable the TitleBar Button tooltips

Updating DisplayFusion

We encourage everyone to update to this new version today to take advantage of these improvements. If you've already purchased DisplayFusion, it's a lifetime license, so you can upgrade to this version at no cost! If you would like to see a complete list of all the changes, please visit the DisplayFusion Change Log. We'd like to send out a big thanks to the dozens of people who helped with the DisplayFusion translations, and the thousands of people that helped test the Beta versions. Thanks everyone!

DisplayFusion 7.3 Now Available!

September 14, 2015

We're very excited to announce that DisplayFusion 7.3 is now available for download! This release consists mostly of bug fixes for Windows 10, but also adds a Blur option on the wallpaper Adjustments tab.

DisplayFusion 7.3 Highlights

  • New "Blur" option on wallpaper Adjustments tab
  • Added a desktop context menu entry to open the current wallpaper in Windows Explorer
  • Windows 10 Start menu should now move to DF taskbars without opening on Primary monitor first (unless the monitors have different scaling levels)
  • DisplayFusion TitleBar Buttons and Taskbars will now scale correctly when using monitors with different scaling levels
  • Complete overhaul of Monitor Splitting feature provides better application compatibility, and fixes many sizing/location issues with splitting on monitors of different scaling levels
  • Universal ("metro") apps can now be pinned to the DF taskbar (Windows 10)
  • Added a splash screen to indicate that a DF settings window is loading
  • 42 languages bundled (if you'd like to help translate DisplayFusion into your language, please contact us)
  • Many other performance, stability and bug fixes

Updating DisplayFusion

We encourage everyone to update to this new version today to take advantage of these improvements. If you've already purchased DisplayFusion, it's a lifetime license, so you can upgrade to this version at no cost! If you would like to see a complete list of all the changes, please visit the DisplayFusion Change Log. We'd like to send out a big thanks to the dozens of people who helped with the DisplayFusion translations, and the thousands of people that helped test the Beta versions. Thanks everyone!

DisplayFusion 7.3 Screenshots

Wallpaper Blur
Wallpaper Blur

DisplayFusion 7.2 Now Available!

July 27, 2015

Update: The sale is has ended. Thanks everyone!

We're very excited to announce that DisplayFusion 7.2 is now available for download! This release contains a couple of new wallpaper providers, the ability to choose what happens when you click the tray icon, Windows 10 support, and many bug fixes!

Celebrate the New Version!

DisplayFusion and VoiceBot are both on sale at up to 50% off this week! Check out the excellent deals on DisplayFusion and VoiceBot!

DisplayFusion 7.2 Highlights

  • New wallpaper providers: Wallpaper Abyss and Digital Blasphemy (requires a Digital Blasphemy membership)
  • Many Windows 10 compatibility improvements
  • Added Start10 to the supported third-party Start menus
  • New option on Settings > Options tab to choose what happens when you click the tray icon
  • Two new built-in screen savers: "DisplayFusion Website" and "Scrolling Marquee"
  • DisplayFusion Photos Screen Saver now has a "Fade" transition (disabled by default)
  • DisplayFusion Photos Screen Saver now has the ability to refresh the image list on a specified interval, to allow new images to be shown without having to restart the screen saver
  • Improvements to the "Restore Window Positions" function
  • Added many new functions and fixed some bugs with the Scripted Functions API
  • Resolved an issue where Monitor Configuration would apply the wrong refresh rate in some cases
  • 42 languages bundled (if you'd like to help translate DisplayFusion into your language, please contact us)
  • Many other performance, stability and bug fixes

Updating DisplayFusion

We encourage everyone to update to this new version today to take advantage of these improvements. If you've already purchased DisplayFusion, it's a lifetime license, so you can upgrade to this version at no cost! If you would like to see a complete list of all the changes, please visit the DisplayFusion Change Log. We'd like to send out a big thanks to the dozens of people who helped with the DisplayFusion translations, and the thousands of people that helped test the Beta versions. Thanks everyone!

Introducing VoiceBot

If you haven't already, we'd definitely recommend checking out VoiceBot, a powerful utility that allows you to control your games, applications, and more using your voice! Setup and use voice commands to run keyboard shortcuts, click and move your mouse, and even execute complicated macros and scripts. With hundreds of premade game and application profiles, you can get up and running with VoiceBot quickly!

VoiceBot Main Window
VoiceBot Main Window

DisplayFusion 7.2 Screenshots

Wallpaper Abyss
Wallpaper Abyss
Scripted Function Download Window
Scripted Function Download Window
Scripted Function Editor
Scripted Function Editor

Scheduling Wallpaper Changes

July 13, 2015
When you've created multiple wallpaper profiles, you can associate them with monitor profiles, but you can also schedule times/events for their application. Follow the directions here to schedule your wallpaper profiles.
For best use of this option, two or more Wallpaper Profiles are needed.
  • Right-click the DisplayFusion tray icon and click "Desktop Wallpaper." You can also access this via the Options tab in Settings.
    Desktop Wallpaper Menu
  • Click the Wallpaper Profile dropdown.
    Wallpaper Profiles
  • If you have two or more Wallpaper Profiles, continue to the directions below. Otherwise, create additional profiles before continuing.
  • On your computer, open the Windows Task Scheduler.
    Open Task Scheduler
  • Click "Task Scheduler Library" in the left pane, then "Create Basic Task..." in the right pane.
    Import Task
  • In the wizard, enter a name for the task (For example: "DisplayFusion - Load Profile - Work"), then click "Next."
    Name Task
  • Select when you want the task to run, then click "Next." (For example: If you want to load the Sunrise profile every morning, choose "Daily.")
    Trigger
  • Choose the time you want the task to run, then click "Next." (For example: 8:40AM)
    Other options will alter or remove this step.
    Trigger Detail
  • In the Action step, choose "Start a program," then click "Next."
    Action Selection
  • In the "Program/Script" text box, enter the full path to DisplayFusionCommand.exe. (For example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\DisplayFusion\DisplayFusionCommand.exe")
    In the "Add arguments" text box, enter
    -wallpaperloadprofile "Profile Name"
    then click "Next." (For example: "
    -wallpaperloadprofile "Work"
    ")
    Program Detail
  • Review your settings, then click "Finish."
    Finish
To schedule additional Wallpaper Profiles, repeat the steps above. To schedule a Wallpaper Profile at random, see this guide: Randomly Load a Wallpaper Profile

DisplayFusion Installer Options

June 13, 2015

Please note: The MSI Installer has special requirements when being deployed. Please read the MSI Installation section carefully, and as always, make sure to test it thoroughly before deploying it into production.

Note: The DisplayFusion installer requires administrative privileges in order to run successfully. If the installer is run using an account that doesn't have administrative privileges on the system, UAC will request the credentials for an administrative account on the system.

EXE Installation

The EXE installer will automatically close DisplayFusion (version 3.2.1+) when being run in silent mode. This is very useful for deployments. For more options, please consult the Inno Setup help file that comes with Inno Setup.


The following parameters are especially useful for deployments.


/SILENT
Enables Silent Install option (shows progress while running)

/VERYSILENT
Enables Silent Install option (does not show progress while running)

/LANG=en
Forces the installation language to English

/DIR="c:\folder"
Sets the default installation folder

/LKEYUSER="license key"
Specifies the license key for the current user (the user running the installation)

/LKEYALL="license key"
Specifies the license key for all users

/LPATHUSER="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYUSER. Specifies a text file containing the license key for the current user. Also accepts UNC paths.

/LPATHALL="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYALL. Specifies a text file containing the license key for all users. Also accepts UNC paths.

/STARTUPUSER=1
DisplayFusion will be set to startup with Windows for the current user (the user running the installation)

/STARTUPALL=1
DisplayFusion will be set to startup with Windows for all users

/CONTEXTMENU=0
DisplayFusion will not place entries in the Desktop Context Menu

/LAUNCHAFTER=0
DisplayFusion will not run automatically after setup completes, but will still run on Windows startup unless /STARTUPUSER and /STARTUPALL are set to 0

/NOPREREQS=1
DisplayFusion will not try to install any prerequisites (like the .NET framework, VC++ runtime... etc)

/MERGETASKS="!desktopicon,!desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will not create a Desktop icons

/MERGETASKS="desktopicon,desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will create a Desktop icon for all users

/REMOVEALLDATASETTINGS=1
Only used when uninstalling, will remove all DisplayFusion appdata folders and registry keys.


MSI Installation

You can use any of the standard Windows Installer command line options.

To perform a standard silent installation (note that the parameters are case sensitive):

msiexec.exe /i "DisplayFusionSetup.msi" /qn CUSTOM1="/VERYSILENT" LAUNCHAFTER=0 LKEYALL="license key" STARTUPALL=1 STARTUPUSER=0

Important Note:
When deploying via Group Policy Software Installation, you absolutely must use the included MST (transform) file on the Modifications tab, otherwise the installation will never complete.

Since the MSI Installer has changed between DisplayFusion 3.4.1 and 4.0, it is recommended that you choose the "Uninstall the existing package, then install the upgrade package" option if you'll be using Group Policy to upgrade from DisplayFusion 3.4.1 to 4.0 or higher.

The following MSI properties are especially useful for deployments. Any of the properties below can be included in an MST (transform) file if deploying via Group Policy. If you create your own MST file, you must include the CUSTOM1="/VERYSILENT", LAUNCHAFTER=0, STARTUPALL=1, and STARTUPUSER=0 properties for deploying the MSI through Group Policy Software Installation.


PATH="c:\folder"
Sets the default installation folder

LKEYUSER="license key"
Specifies the license key for the current user (the user running the installation)

LKEYALL="license key"
Specifies the license key for all users

LPATHUSER="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYUSER. Specifies a text file containing the license key for the current user. Also accepts UNC paths.

LPATHALL="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYALL. Specifies a text file containing the license key for all users. Also accepts UNC paths.

STARTUPUSER=1
DisplayFusion will be set to startup with Windows for the current user (the user running the installation)

STARTUPALL=1
DisplayFusion will be set to startup with Windows for all users

CONTEXTMENU=0
DisplayFusion will not place entries in the Desktop Context Menu

LAUNCHAFTER=0
DisplayFusion will not run automatically after setup completes, but will still run on Windows startup unless /STARTUPUSER and /STARTUPALL are set to 0

TASKS="!desktopicon,!desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will not create a Desktop icons

TASKS="desktopicon,desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will create a Desktop icon for all users

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