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Purebasic hide window1/6/2024 You can use, expand or improve my code for your own. Sticky Window, Hide Player, Mute Volume, 32Bit audio processing, and much more.I've seen, many ppl asking, how is it possible to resize a borderless (frameless) window in purebasic.Takes advantage of Window XP and Vista features like transparency for the VUMeter.Improved Uninstaller, if detected you may be asked if you wish to keep the player preferences.Quick installer, if previously installed (in case of updates) the shortcuts and folder do not need to be reselected.Built in (mathematical) VUMeter, and a selection of over 40 VUMeter "skins" created by the GridStream and Anarchy Online community.Asynchronous reconnect, the player can be used while it's still connecting.Manual, GridStream Website can be launched from the context menu. Choose save path, stream is saved raw, in the same format as it's broadcast. Start time and end time selection, and even instant manual record. Stream Recorder, never miss a show again just because you couldn't be there.Version check at player start (optional), with download prompt, manual check also possible with prompt/result.Will also retry each stream server 3 times before trying the next, if they all fail the playlist is re-fetched in case the servers have been changed. Automatically (re-)tunes to the stream, no need to keep track of that tune in link any more.Plus technology logos related to the player. Splash window at startup with Loudcity logo and GridStream blurb, takes you to Loudcity if clicked.Advanced details mode that can be turned on or off, shows playtime, and when a song was started. Song History window, position, size, and open state are remembered.The position, size, and open state of window are remembered. About window with details like days/hrs since the player was started and last connect/reconnect, achieved FPS rate, and more.Accurate dB (decibel/loudness) indicator on vumeter of the stream audio, 0dB being max/full volume. If player/vumeter is hidden then the vumeter is put in a sleep mode to conserve even more CPU. Adjustable FPS for program/vumeter, ranging from 20 to 1000 FPS, tweak it until it "feels" perfect (a high FPS needs more CPU).Automatic station name updating which can be disabled/enabled, and optional checking and fetching of special notices/announcements from GSP, adjustable update timer.Songinfo balloontip when clicking on tray icon, also support automatic mode so it appears when a song changes and has a adjustable timeout.Alternate state trayicons (normal,connecting,stopped,muted) making it easy notice what is going on.Preferences window allowing you to customize several of the player's features.All program windows has desktop clipping, moving them outside the screen will snap them to the edge when let go.Should be able to take advantage of multi core CPU's, several features of the player have their own threads.XP and Vista Admin or Standard user compliant. Multitasking friendly, optimized for low CPU/resource/memory use.Speakers/Headphones if you want to hear music, plus a sense of humor!.8MB+ available RAM (4MB average use, 1-8MB depending on what features are used, hidden state and OS version).IE4+ files installed on system for Station Info window feature. 64kbit+ Internet connection (128kbit+ advised).DirectX 3+ sound card/onboard sound and DirectX 7+ graphics card/onboard graphics.Windows 5.x (2000/XP/2003/Media Center XP) or 6.x (Vista) or compatible.Preview of the included VUMeter skins are at: After installation the player will inform you of any future updates. Installation is simple, just go to the GridStream Website click the "Get GridStream Player" button or "Launch Stream" button, the download link is in the stream launch window. It is basically just a moveable loudness/VU meter, combined with a status icon residing in the notification area of your taskbar. It is very minimalist, simple to use, and has several GridStream specific features that will enhance your enjoyment of tuning in. GridStream Player is a custom player created for the purpose of easily tuning in to GridStream Productions Internet radio broadcasts.
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