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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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26 Aug 22, 17:27
in response to: JeffTucker
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But I'm not running into it with the latest beta, either.
Suggestion:
In "Java Control Panel / Java", enable your Java 8 installation, and disable the others.
Now open the jAlbum beta. I suspect that you will crash. |
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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26 Aug 22, 17:42
in response to: ctwist
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That provides me with no options (screenshot). The only Java installation that Windows knows about is the JRE 1.8, and there's only one out there (currently 1.8.0_341). There are no installers for the JDK's - those just get downloaded, unzipped, and planted wherever I choose to plant them. So Windows doesn't even know they're there.
ETA: From the command line: C:\Users\jefft>java -version
java version "1.8.0_341"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_341-b10)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.341-b10, mixed mode)
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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26 Aug 22, 17:49
in response to: JeffTucker
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The "java.library.path" is searched by the Java engine when it's looking for native code libraries. On Windows, it's per default set to a copy of the %PATH% variable. I've never had to explicitly set this one as it seems like the installer previously prepended "C:\Program Files\jAlbum\jre64\bin" to the paths, so it's searched first. I don't know why the installer doesn't do so anymore, but now I've configured it so it explicitly sets the java.library.path to "C:\Program Files\jAlbum\jre64\bin" only (naturally depending on where jAlbum is installed).
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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29 Aug 22, 01:05
in response to: davidekholm
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Mirage uses Nashorn to get a Zif file's dimensions.
This works correctly in 28.2 beta.
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 16:57
in response to: ctwist
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I now have a new beta version of jAlbum 29 running on Java 18 (ignore that the splash screen says 28.2b4. This one will be called v29)
Changes:
- Improved album making performance vs v28.1. 50-60% faster making "Sample Project" (Force rebuild)
- Installers for Apple's M1 architecture and Debian Linux (x86) added. Haven't tested M1 version yet (don't have access to such a computer, so please test it if you own an M1 Mac!
- Updated HEIC/HEIF readers/writers, better performance and more capable of odd file variants
- Updated WebP reader/writer
- Updated JNA library (interfacing with native code). Now supporting Apple's M1 architecture
- Updated Groovy scripting language (v4.0.4)
- The "Show in file system" function now selects the target file on Windows (only worked on Mac previously)
- Updated skins
- Smaller footprint. Was able to shave off some MB
- Bug fixes
Installers:
Mac: https://jalbum.net/download/jAlbum.dmg
Mac M1: https://jalbum.net/download/jAlbum-M1.dmg
Windows: https://jalbum.net/download/jAlbum-install.exe
Linux (Debian): https://jalbum.net/download/jalbum.deb |
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 18:54
in response to: davidekholm
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Very speedy!
The WEBP file sizes are sometimes considerably smaller, at the same quality setting.
Can't test the M1 version. Please send me a new Macbook Air to replace my 2013 version. I'll let you know how it works out. In fact, go for the M2 version, for future-proofing. I'll give you my mailing address. 
One oddity to report. This is even difficult to describe. It's a Windows-only thing.
- Add the jAlbum icon to the Windows taskbar.
- Start a new project, add a few images, open any of the settings panels (jAlbum or skin, doesn't matter), make the album, and upload it.
- Make sure all dialog windows are closed.
- Mouse-hover on the jAlbum icon on the taskbar.
- Mouse-hover on the jAlbum app thumbnail.
What it will show you is all of the dialog windows you have had open during the session - the settings panel, the upload dialog, and so on. When it shifts focus to jAlbum, the dialogs are all closed, so this is purely a bit of display weirdness.
Edited by: JeffTucker on 10 Sep 2022, 13:39 - lousy screenshot removed. |
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 19:09
in response to: JeffTucker
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OK, I switched to ActivePresenter, and made a movie. It starts with a newly-created project with a few images. I open a settings panel, enter an album title, and close the settings. Then I hit Make Album, followed by Upload. The upload completes and shows the page, which I then close.
Now, and this is the fun part, I hover on the jAlbum icon on the taskbar, then on the jAlbum app thumbnail. Notice what pops up - it's showing the jAlbum window, plus the settings panel, plus the "make album" dialog, plus the "upload" dialog, all layered on each other. I do that twice, just to illustrate it. When I actually click on the thumbnail, the app regains focus, without any stray open panels.
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 19:33
in response to: JeffTucker
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It gets more interesting. It does this in jAlbum 27, too. I can't believe I've never noticed it before, which makes me think this might be the result of a change in Windows itself. I'll explore some prior versions of jAlbum, just to see if it's different.
ETA: Just tried jAlbum 25, with the same result!
For reasons unknown, Windows is "remembering" every modal window that jAlbum has created and closed. Not doing any harm, so I guess it can be ignored. It's just very weird.  |
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 21:58
in response to: davidekholm
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- Updated HEIC/HEIF readers/writers, better performance and more capable of odd file variants
Congratulations, the processing of HEIC images is much better and faster:
VERSION 28.1.5: Maken van 'Test_HEIC-3' (Alles)
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'Test_HEIC-3' gemaakt in 1m 2,444 sec
This beta: Maken van 'Test_HEIC-3' (Alles)
'Test_HEIC-3' gemaakt in 29,487 sec
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 22:28
in response to: JeffTucker
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Interesting Windows behavior you're spotted Jeff. It's most likely something in the Java layer. If you care to report it, file a bug report |
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 23:50
in response to: JeffTucker
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Can't test the M1 version. Please send me a new Macbook Air to replace my 2013 version. I'll let you know how it works out. In fact, go for the M2 version, for future-proofing. I'll give you my mailing address.
If we made the money I feel we deserve, given the user appreciation we see in TrustPilot, I wouldn't hesitate a second to do that, and I'm not joking.
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Re: jAlbum on Java 18
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10 Sep 22, 23:50
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Thanks for confirming André.
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