DisplayFusion RSS: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272 DisplayFusion RSS: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! Sat, 23 May 2026 04:22:05 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272 RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#74 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:24:01 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#74 DisplayFusion @Chris Miller: Beta 6 is now available, and the max delay has been bumped up to 60 seconds. Can you give it a try when you have a chance?

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#73 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:11:13 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#73 DisplayFusion
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After you click out and lose focus and then click back into the game, can you then click out and not lose focus?

Nope this doesn't work either, I'm just assuming it is just an issue with the game ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#72 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:58:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#72 DisplayFusion After you click out and lose focus and then click back into the game, can you then click out and not lose focus?

Try both with and without the delay doing that. The problem I've always had is that it's always that first time I clicked out that it lost focus. Once I was back in the game, Ignore Deactivation did work after that. For me, the fix has been the longer (10sec) delay. Now I don't lose that focus for the apps that the 10sec delay is long enough to properly initialize that function.

Personally I don't quite understand how ActualTools can initiate their Ignore Deactivation function at software launch and has no problem losing focus. Figure it has to do with when that hook is being established but still makes no sense to me. ActualTools is a better product for my needs, but my problem with ActualTools is two fold right now, 1) they are in Russia and development is slow, and 2) with these new R300 series Nvidia drivers running in 2D surround, there are major issues with the product not hooking into the system properly and causing the PC to become unstable and need a reboot to fix. Ignore Deactivation doesn't work at all anymore. They are basically refusing to purchase the hardware to test and fix, which is why I brought this up here looking for another vendor to supplement at least the Ignore Deactivation function. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#71 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:29:45 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#71 DisplayFusion If I have a delay set I do not hear the sound, but if I don't have a delay i hear the sound but the game still loses focus when I click out of it.

I have also tried using the hotkey. I hear the sound when I press the keys, but when I go back into the game it will lose focus if I click on my second monitor. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#70 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:35:18 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#70 DisplayFusion Do you hear the sound for it when starting the game or at any point after? If not, then it may not be getting triggered properly. I'd post a screenshot of your Window Location settings for that game/app. Also, might be good to make sure you set the Ignore Deactivation hotkey so that you can manually try and start it as well. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#69 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:20:09 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#69 DisplayFusion I don't want to hijack this thread with my own issues, but maybe you can help me. My entire reason for getting displayfusion was because of the "Ignore Deactivation" feature so I could multitask while playing full screen games.

My only problem is that the Ignore Deactivation feature doesn't work with the game I am currently playing, Just Cause 2. I tried some of the suggestions in here like using a timed delay, but nothing seems to work.

Any tips? or is it just a game that isn't compatible? ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#68 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:05:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#68 DisplayFusion The "competition" is also trying to figure it out...

http://www.actualtools.com/forum/read.php?FID=10&TID=1790&MID=7515&sphrase_id=74096#message7515 ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#67 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:13:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#67 DisplayFusion We had previously tested Battlefield 3 a while ago and weren't able to get it working. However, we'll test it again when we have a chance and I'll keep you posted on what we find out.

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#66 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:01:12 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#66 DisplayFusion I don't know if this is going to be fixes in the new beta, but I can't seem to make Battlefield 3 work with the prevent function. Idk if its because of the delay er else. It dose not make the sound when its applied. Could someone give a look? ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#65 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:35:23 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#65 DisplayFusion Looks like we should be able to allow a longer delay. We'll bump it up to 60 seconds for 5.0 Beta 6. I'll let you know as soon as it's available.

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#64 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:07:45 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#64 DisplayFusion Ok, thanks for confirming Chris! I'll find out if it's possible to allow for a longer delay and I'll post back when I have more news. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#63 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:25:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#63 DisplayFusion Wanted to let you know that I did confirm we definitely need more time delay. I have several of the sims I've done additional testing on and 10 seconds is not long enough of a delay. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#62 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:22:42 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#62 DisplayFusion for rFactor, changed D:\* to D:\*.* without a change. Tried pointing to D:\rfactor\rfactor.exe, no change.

Bumped time to 2, 3, 5, and now instead of 2 quick sounds at launch, only 1 sound once I hit the 'spinner'. Regardless of time up to 5 it happens right away at 'spinner'.

So, I bumped it to 10 and success! WINNING!

I've done some more testing and I have to set a path for each sim in order to get delay working properly as the launcher triggers IngoreDeactivation too soon. Some games, even from SSD, load pretty slow.

Need the following:
1) Would like to see that delay option allow up to 20-30 seconds or even more.
2) Allow duplication of Windows Location options (maybe through right-click menu,,, duplicate, edit, etc) ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#61 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:35:17 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#61 DisplayFusion Longer would probably be better, but yeah, basing it around the time it takes to get to the main menu of the game is probably a good start. Try to make it around 2 or 3 seconds longer than what it takes to get to the main menu. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#60 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:31:30 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#60 DisplayFusion I have tried to set specific paths and that doesn't seem to work. I'll try and add a delay and test tonight.

What's better, a shorter or longer delay? Assuming longer? Would it be worth trying different lengths for different games based on standard load time to get to screen? ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#59 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:10:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#59 DisplayFusion Ok cool, nice setup by the way!

I noticed that you've used D:\* as the application. It shouldn't make a difference, but could you try specifying the full path to rFactor.exe, if you haven't already tried that?

Also, could you try adding a delay in the rule? Maybe 2 or 3 seconds, to see if that helps? ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#58 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:00:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#58 DisplayFusion This won't allow me to attach images. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

*Edit: Had to use Chrome. IE9 sucks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#57 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:00:06 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#57 DisplayFusion Mine are same as yours. Screen capture of settings attached.

A pic of my setup is also attached, though I don't have the smaller 5th monitor hooked up right now. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#56 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:36:24 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#56 DisplayFusion Ok, so this is strange. I've installed rFactor again, and tested using DisplayFusion 5.0 Beta 4. I hear the window deactivation sound twice as well, but it seems to work (ie. clicks outside full screen rFactor don't cause it to minimize).

What settings do you have enabled in the Window Location rule for rFactor? I have the following:
  • Command Line: blank
  • Use the Current Monitor
  • Window Size: Run the selected Function: Prevent Window Deactivation
  • Window Location Mode: All Windows
If your settings are all the same, please let me know, and I'll compare your debug log to mine, to see if I can spot anything different.

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#55 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:28:08 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#55 DisplayFusion Awesome, thanks Chris! I've received your email, so we'll have a look at the log and see what we can find. ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#54 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:14:13 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#54 DisplayFusion Keith,

Sorry it took so long to get back. Finally got around to testing and sending logs in. I copied a link to this post into the comments of the support request.

FYI...the executable I was testing was 'rfactor.exe'.

Same result as before. I hear 2 activation sounds. First click on monitor outside full screen game results in shrink to desktop. Remaximize game and all clicks after that do not affect or minimize game.

Chris ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#53 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:06:40 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#53 DisplayFusion Sorry, haven't had a chance to follow-up on the changes to 4.2 yet :)

We've added some more logging for the Prevent Window Deactivation function to 4.2, could you try out the Window Location rule again with 4.2 and send a new copy of the debug log? Hopefully it will provide us with some more clues as to what's breaking when it runs.

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#52 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:18:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#52 DisplayFusion Any more info yet? ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#51 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:11:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#51 DisplayFusion Not yet, but it's still on our list, and we'll post an update as soon as we have more info :)

Thanks! ]]> RE: IGNORE DEACTIVATION!!! PLEASE!!! https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#50 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:38:51 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/ignore-deactivation-please/?ID=4135baa5-a557-452d-b982-1984a73d9272#50 DisplayFusion Any update? ]]>