The Maillard Reaction
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I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
I'd like to select one that doesn't kill my DAW.
Does anyone have suggestions based on first hand experience?
Thanks.
best regards,
mike
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spacealf
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/12 19:27:02
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?? what OS version??
Try Media Player from Windows and use the "Always on Top" menu item on it.
Some other programs use that also.
Otherwise I do not know what on top you want and I suppose I do not need it.
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gustabo
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/12 20:29:20
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This is what I use, simple, extremely low cpu usage and you can turn off or on the feature with a hotkey (ctrl-space). Now if I could only find an app that minimize a program to the tray as eloquently as this proggie forces stay on top then I'd be really happy!
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M-Audio Keystation 88ES - Akai MPD26 (hot-rodded) - Alesis DM10 - a few guitars, a few amps
Novation Launch Control - Korg nanoKONTROL2 - PreSonus FaderPort - DAW Remote HD on iPad
Adam A7X - Behritone C50A
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/12 21:52:01
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Thanks. I don't know what I was thinking. I thought I was posting in "Software". Anyways... I have Windows 7 and I want to be able to make either a help file window or web browser with help files float on top of my application so that I may read a bit and then try a bit back and forth without having to go searching for the help file over and over again. I found an app called Window on Top and I guess I can try that. It has a free and a $20 version and I can't figure out what the difference is. I don't want any nag or ad ware etc. Thanks. edit spelling
post edited by mike_mccue - 2013/12/13 07:15:23
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/12 21:53:29
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gustabo
This is what I use, simple, extremely low cpu usage and you can turn off or on the feature with a hotkey (ctrl-space).
Now if I could only find an app that minimize a program to the tray as eloquently as this proggie forces stay on top then I'd be really happy!
I had checked out that page... but many of the comments listed at the bottom of that page say that the link goes to a malware site or something like that... so I was scared off.
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drewfx1
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 00:55:52
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You can use AutoHotKey (which also has many other uses): http://www.autohotkey.com/ For the script, just create a text file called startprogram.ahk with the following (this one starts Calculator): SetTitleMatchMode 2 SetTitleMatchMode Fast RunProgOnTop: Run %windir%\system32\calc.exe, , , myopvar ;myopvar=variable to store the process id WinWait ahk_pid %myopvar% WinSet, AlwaysOnTop, On, ahk_pid %myopvar% Return
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gustabo
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 02:51:27
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mike_mccue
gustabo
This is what I use, simple, extremely low cpu usage and you can turn off or on the feature with a hotkey (ctrl-space).
Now if I could only find an app that minimize a program to the tray as eloquently as this proggie forces stay on top then I'd be really happy!
I had checked out that page... but many of the comments listed at the bottom of that page say that the link goes to a malware site or something like that... so I was scared off.
Redownloaded it, scanned it for viruses and malware and found nothing. It came up as clean so I don't know what those comments refer to...
Cakewalk by Bandlab - Win10 Pro x64 - StudioCat Platinum Studio DAW - 32 GB Ram - MOTU UltraLite-mk3
M-Audio Keystation 88ES - Akai MPD26 (hot-rodded) - Alesis DM10 - a few guitars, a few amps
Novation Launch Control - Korg nanoKONTROL2 - PreSonus FaderPort - DAW Remote HD on iPad
Adam A7X - Behritone C50A
PreSonus Monitor Station v2 (controlling the mons)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sonarusergroup/
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 07:14:36
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Thank You Gustabo.
Thank you Drew.
I looked at your script example and read the tutorial over at the website and I had a panic attack. I am going to go lift some weights to restore my sense of man hood. :-)
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 09:19:04
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"I found an app called Window on Top and I guess I can try that. It has a free and a $20 version and I can't figure out what the difference is. I don't want any nag or ad ware etc."
FWIW, I figured out that the "free" version is really just a 7 day nag ware trial version.
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 09:47:08
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It seems like the app suggested by Gustabo is based upon AutoHotKey which is what Drew suggested.
:-)
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drewfx1
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 15:53:10
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mike_mccue
Thank You Gustabo.
Thank you Drew.
I looked at your script example and read the tutorial over at the website and I had a panic attack. I am going to go lift some weights to restore my sense of man hood. :-)
I'm afraid to tell you that that particular website is not very scary compared to some others. For instance, whatever you do, don't start poking around too deep at Microsoft Developer Network library: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library Also, if you're running a version of linux anywhere, don't look under the hood. I warn you!
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Jeff Evans
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/13 16:05:47
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Two computers side by side is still way better than this approach. I have got a 22" widescreen on my main computer which is not connecetd on line for obvious reasons. Next to it I am running an Apple laptop that is on line. It has all my manuals on it, Groove 3 vids and can go on line. Its audio is also connected to my main digital mixer so I can hear it and record it too easily on the main machine. I just find this works best for me allowing you to view help files and videos and things while not interfering in any way with the main computer. It works very well. A bit extravagant but great none the less. I found it difficult trying to read help files and watch videos on the main machine without getting in the way of the main real estate.
post edited by Jeff Evans - 2013/12/13 16:24:23
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Billy Buck
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/14 07:22:02
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Hey Mike, Check out "DeskPins". I have been using it for years with various DAW apps including SONAR X3c. Works like a charm. Once installed there will be an icon on the taskbar. Just click and on it and then click on the window you want to "pin" and it will stay on top until you click on the window pin again. Extremely small innocuous free utility that I use a lot. Works on any Win OS. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/DeskPins.shtml Cheers, Billy Buck
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: I'm looking for a clean "always on top" Windows add on.
2013/12/14 07:48:05
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Thanks Billy,
I'll give it a try.
best regards,
mike
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