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StarfishX

StarfishX - 1.5

Desktop pattern generator

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All Time: (4.8)
Version 1.5: (5.0)
Selected Version: 1.5
Release Date: 2003-03-31
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.5): 1,319
Downloads (all versions): 13,477

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Product Description:

Starfish X is a Mac OS X-native application which generates cool desktop patterns. It is based on Mars Saxman's original Mac OS 9 implementation of Starfish.

What's new in this version:

  • Moved all the options which were previously on the Advanced tab to the new Preferences sheet.
  • Improved the generation of random numbers.
  • You can now seed the random number generator to create the same pattern with different sizes/palettes. Also, if you find a really cool pattern, other StarfishX users can create it themselves just by giving them the seed value used (see FAQ for some caveats).
  • Added an option to allow you to specify the exact size of patterns created.
  • Added a "random (no full spectrum) option to the palette popup menu.
  • Added a badge icon to the StarfishX's dock image while creating patterns.
  • Changed "Delete" button on Recent tab to "Trash". StarfishX will now move files to Trash instead of deleting them immediately (and irreversibly).
  • StarfishX will now scan the patterns in the recent patterns cache and automatically "forget" any patterns which you've moved/deleted from the Desktop Pictures folder.
  • Fixed yet another bug which might cause StarfishX to create non-full-screen patterns when full-screen is requested.
  • Added an "Edit" menu to allow for Cut/Copy/Paste
  • Fixed bug where Command-N would sometimes stop pattern generation (it should have been Command-. and now it is).
  • Added Command-Shift-N as a shortcut for "Create until recent cache full".
  • Added new palette, "Sky". Thanks to Todd S.!

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.1 or higher

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StarfishX ReviewThis program is… - Version: 1.5, 4/2/2003 08:16PM PST

MacCanadian
the coolest way better then the boring ones that came with my computer, The creating your own pallet was an awsome surprise as I was really happy with it before, had a problem and had it resolved by the programmer really fast I'm impressed!!!
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StarfishX CommentaryMacAction, please contact… - Version: 1.5, 4/2/2003 12:57PM PST

StarfishX Scott
me at starfishx@mscott.org so I can investigate what happened on your iMac. Thx.
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StarfishX CommentarySadly, my iMac… - Version: 1.5, 4/2/2003 10:15AM PST

MacAction
is not as big a fan of Starfish as I am. "You need to restart your computer..." :o( It worked just long enough for me to decide I like 159422652. Is there a website for sharing favourite seeds?
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