Christopher Estep 2009-08-06 00:41
My config is as above. I'm on a dell laptop with a docking station, using the internal video driver (Intel 965 Express) and 2 monitors (of equal size).
On multiple versions of UltraMon, (haven't tried latest beta yet, but the issue wasn't mentioned), I have a problem where the WPF designer stops refreshing the screen, as well as the property sheet. It's by and large repeatable for me. I've tried removing everything else imaginable, but when I get to UltraMon (last), it starts refreshing the designer region and property sheet the moment I unload it, and stops when I load it again.
Typically, it will show an artifact of what was in the region last, whether in the same program or another one. For example, if I switch to another VS tab that has XAML on it and then to the WPF designer, the XAML is still displayed, even though it's not really there. The same happens if I alt-tab to windows explorer and back.
Let me know if there's more information you need.
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Ryan 2009-08-06 07:16
I have a similar issue as well, but I don't think its just related to Visual Studio (where I have also noticed it). I have noticed it using Firefox as well for example. When I bring the window to focus it does not properly repaint.
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Christian Studer 2009-08-06 22:11
Does this happen immediately, for example you create a new WPF project, add some controls to the form, then switch tabs and the issue occurs?
So far I haven't been able to reproduce the issue, I tested with Visual Studio 2008 on 64-bit Vista.
Christian Studer - www.realtimesoft.com
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Christopher Estep 2009-08-11 02:37
I just tested it and yes, it happens immediately.
I created a new WPF application and didn't even add anything to it. I had to switch to a browser for a moment and when I switched back, it's got what was in the browser in place of the WPF design surface. The tabs in VS are fine, as is the XAML pane. I have tabs on the left and right, with the right expanded and the solution explorer on top, which appears normally. The properties pane below it is all gray though. It just has the title bar (you know, Properties, the pushpin, x, etc) and that's all.
As I said, I'm using XP Pro on a Dell Latitude D830 with the internal graphics, which is "Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family". I have the latest driver from Dell.
Let me know if you need more info.
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Christopher Estep 2009-08-11 02:38
One more thing. I did install the current beta and the behavior in my previous message was using that version.
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Christopher Estep 2009-08-11 04:26
Interesting thing happened. I updated Dell's drivers for the monitors (as opposed to the adapter) and it may have fixed the problem.
I'll let you know in a day or so.
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Christopher Estep 2009-08-13 01:18
Nope. It's still an issue.
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Christian Studer 2009-08-13 12:02
I have now tested on 32-bit XP as well, but still haven't been able to reproduce the issue.
My guess would be a display driver issue. One thing you could try: go to UltraMon Options > Compatibility, then configure settings for Visual Studio and check the 'use alternative method to add window buttons' option, or disable the buttons for the application.
Christian Studer - www.realtimesoft.com
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Ryan 2009-09-04 06:12
This issue happens more often for me with Firefox. I've managed to snap some screenshots when it has occurred. Check it out:
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8981/ultramonrepaint.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2498/ultramonrepaint2.jpg
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Ryan 2009-09-04 06:14
For the lazy (hope it works, theres no edit feature...
Image1
Image2
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Christian Studer 2009-09-04 07:28
Ryan, so far I haven't seen this with Firefox. Does disabling the window buttons for Firefox fix the problem? You can do this under UltraMon Options > Compatibility.
Christian Studer - www.realtimesoft.com
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Ryan 2009-09-08 05:49
Christian - I'll play around with some of these settings and let you know. I'm currently testing the alternate method to add the buttons to the window. If the problem persists, I'll see if the problem remains after removing the buttons altogether.
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Ryan 2009-09-15 02:17
Well its still happening for me with the alternate method of placing the title bar buttons. I'll try without them at all now... an undesired "solution". Oh and I just realized that I forgot to mention - I'm running Vista SP2.
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