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20 Apr 2024 03:03:53 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Render window lost - minor bug  
From: David Fisher
Date: 26 Jun 2014 09:40:01
Message: <web.53ac21c2b38973ea253fa91d0@news.povray.org>
"Jeff Reifel" <jef### [at] rocketmailcom> wrote:
> "David Fisher" <dav### [at] coppernet> wrote:
> > Running Windows 8.1 and Pov-Ray 3.7, render output is bmp and +D set
> >
> > the render window can be hidden and recovered by:
> >  1) hide , show - as it should
> >  2) hitting the windows x and show or running a fresh render acts correctly
> >
> > but when hitting the windows minimize the render window is not recoverable even
> > with a fresh render. Resolution is to exit and restart Pov-Ray to re-establish
> > the render window
>
> David,
> I had the same problem and finally found the minimized window in the lower left
> of the screen disguised as part of the lower status bar. Drag it out of there
> and put it where you can find it.


Thanks, I tried finding the window but either my screen resolution or Windows 8
desktop control masks it.

I found a simpler solution for those suffering from the same issues.
Minimize the Pov_Ray program itself and then restore the program and BOTH are
returned to the screen.


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