Thread 'Can\'t change view. Using the CTRL key just stops screensaver.'

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old_user487550 Send message Joined: 13 Dec 07 Posts: 1 Credit: 47,970 RAC: 0	Message 32216 - Posted: 18 Jan 2008, 9:03:21 UTC Apple IMac Pro running OSX Mac OS X 10.4.11 When I try and change the view using CTRL+key the scrensaver ends when I press the key(s). What am I doing wrong? Thanks ID: 32216 · Reply Quote

Les Bayliss Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 5 Sep 04 Posts: 7629 Credit: 24,240,330 RAC: 0	Message 32217 - Posted: 18 Jan 2008, 9:38:25 UTC Last modified: 4 Jan 2010, 6:31:07 UTC What am I doing wrong? Using the control key. Seriously, the control key hasn\'t worked in any version of BOINC screensaver for a very long time. It was found to be a security risk, so it was disabled. If you want to look at different views, you need to use the Show graphics button in the Tasks tab of the gui. If you want to make a permanent change to the view, you need to do this in prefs on the server, and then re-start BOINC. And using the screensaver can be wasteful of processor time, as the image is dynamic. (Constantly being recalculated.) edit Fixed changed smilie path. Backups: Here ID: 32217 · Reply Quote

old_user606897 Send message Joined: 19 Dec 09 Posts: 2 Credit: 214,228 RAC: 0	Message 38622 - Posted: 4 Jan 2010, 6:22:20 UTC - in response to Message 32217. My \"SHOW GRAPHICS\" button is grayed out. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong? Using the control key. Seriously, the control key hasn\'t worked in any version of BOINC screensaver for a very long time. It was found to be a security risk, so it was disabled. If you want to look at different views, you need to use the Show graphics button in the Tasks tab of the gui. If you want to make a permanent change to the view, you need to do this in prefs on the server, and then re-start BOINC. And using the screensaver can be wasteful of processor time, as the image is dynamic. (Constantly being recalculated.) ID: 38622 · Reply Quote

Les Bayliss Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 5 Sep 04 Posts: 7629 Credit: 24,240,330 RAC: 0	Message 38623 - Posted: 4 Jan 2010, 6:27:44 UTC Hi Frank The first thing that needs to be done, is to \'select\' a model for displaying. So make sure that the line of text for the model in question is highlighted. Click it if it\'s not. Backups: Here ID: 38623 · Reply Quote

old_user606897 Send message Joined: 19 Dec 09 Posts: 2 Credit: 214,228 RAC: 0	Message 38789 - Posted: 28 Jan 2010, 23:15:13 UTC - in response to Message 38623. Hi Frank The first thing that needs to be done, is to \'select\' a model for displaying. So make sure that the line of text for the model in question is highlighted. Click it if it\'s not. Nope. I have two tasks running, when I highlight either one, all buttons are active EXCEPT \"Show Graphics.\" ID: 38789 · Reply Quote