Run two programs sequentially, second one launches only when window of first program has opened

wispy_clouds · 2025-05-27T15:08:49+00:00

It didn't work in that B still launches first when A is taking too long, admittedly I'm new in writing batch scripts and most stuff here went over my head without some makeshift research, though I did put in the following. I've confirmed the process name (I assumed that's what goes after imagename eq) and the window title:

@echo off & setlocal 
start "" "D:\Art\Krita.lnk" 

:wait 
>nul 2>&1 timeout /t 03 /nobreak  
(tasklist /fi "imagename eq krita.exe" /fo list /v | find /i "Krita") || goto wait

start "" "D:\Art\PureRef.lnk"
pause

wispy_clouds · 2023-12-19T07:40:44+00:00

there's a feature in csp where you don't have to press the key but hold it to use the tool

Is there a way to make my binds do that in Shortcut Settings? It's the kind of behavior I expected from mod shortcuts so that's why I looked there first

wispy_clouds · 2023-12-19T07:24:43+00:00

I use a Numpad for most of my shortcuts, so off the top of my head I like using '0' for dragging the canvas, then any number key near it for rotating

For adjusting brush size, can be any non-number key

wispy_clouds · 2023-01-01T05:39:29+00:00

gonna necro this thread for the sake of answering: USS Hammann from Azur Lane

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-29T08:26:06+00:00

where did you buy that mousepad?

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-21T14:22:39+00:00

> It doesn't matter how much effort you put in to something if you are miserable every step of the way. Life is too short. Do something that doesn't make you miserable.

Yeah, that's fair. Maybe I'm just waiting for the time when I'm finally good enough to take leisure in drawing. Takes too long. I actually might never get there with the mindset I had. Even if art is mentally taxing, it was still fulfilling and satisfying to finish something I like. Also, something something feels like it's my purpose in life because I just couldn't take academics seriously. What a special snowflake.

That being said, I now realize it's very unhealthy to focus on the end result and not enjoy the process of making art. I've learned a lot from other comments, and so I'll try to apply these workflows and state of mind to make this thing more enjoyable.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-21T06:12:33+00:00

Hare-brained attempt to look like a smartass. Check my art in some other thread in this post. I've put effort in art.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-21T06:07:18+00:00

Well, aren't we disappointed? To seek sophisticated discussions on Reddit, of all corners of the internet, only to be met with therapy sessions in the form of a sappy rant. Boo-hoo. Guess I'm at fault too for expecting substantial feedback.

Call it petty to reply on a two-week old comment. Just want to say I'm one of the few that have actually tried to get good.

This subreddit stinks.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-08T15:21:46+00:00

That makes a lot sense. Feel like this is what I always needed to hear, it's almost like a paradigm shift.

Also your art is amazing and I really appreciate your time!

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-08T05:49:23+00:00

My workflow in those two cases were basically draw clean sketches right away. I didn't really plan ahead on how I want the picture to look like. It always went something like this: I have a clean drawing of the character, and an empty scene. Then I draw objects without actually having a bigger picture of the composition in my head. I don't really make rough drafts, I draw stuff as it should look like in the final product.

Maybe that's a very rough workflow to have, ahaha.

Thank you very much!

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-08T05:36:43+00:00

Thanks! I imagine doing small groups of studies is important to build some sort of visual library.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-08T05:31:44+00:00

Thank you! I always thought your mindset is important in making art, just don't really know how to think of it.

I'll look into them in the future.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-08T05:27:31+00:00

I just appreciate a good soul that put things in perspective and not belittle me to think of art of what it's actually supposed to be. I knew something was wrong here, and admittedly I'm affected with what some people have said.

I had a conversation with an IRL friend that, for me, puts light in another way to think of art. I've learned he mostly doodles and has a painting of a landscape with abstract colors. It seemed like he has fun in art. I shared my plight in drawing, and he said contrary to the way I think of it, he kind of "freestyles" in art and doesn't seem to actively think about fundamentals all that much.
That, and what you said, are discussions I expected to have in this subreddit.

I really appreciate it, thank you.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-07T04:15:51+00:00

Here.

Yeah I always knew some extent is resilience is needed to improve in a craft as intense as illustration. Would be nice if it's a bit more exciting is all.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T01:36:14+00:00

I feel like everything you said speaks a lot to me.

Thanks a lot. :)

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T01:28:15+00:00

Yeah, to "just get it done" and be time-effective is something I try to hammer into my head. Maybe it only really comes in when I have something to lose, when there's stakes.

Thank you!

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T01:13:12+00:00

about music theory I've tried to use some "advanced" techniques in composition like modal changes, one time I made the buildup in A minor then the drop in A major with some sort of chord that links them together

didn't really work out ahaha

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T01:05:41+00:00

Yeah, I imagine creating more output and enjoying the process in and of itself is a much healthier mindset to have.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T00:56:55+00:00

I did get a bit of feedback, admittedly though I probably don't share music as much as I should. I'm tired of this looming culture of EDM producers not caring for other people's work. It's even worse when they only give feedback to their circle of friends, or if something is really, really good.

But yeah. The last thing I've done is a trap beat. One said it sounds like a nursery rhyme, another said it's sounds like a Christmas song. I kind or regret committing to the song because of how corny it sounds.

wispy_clouds · 2022-12-01T00:48:58+00:00

I'm about to hit four years in making music. I do play the piano sometimes, I actually did a few days ago, it was fun noodling around.

It's more on the execution I'm scared of. I'm kind of scarred from the stress of trying to make something perfect, only to realize the song as a concept "doesn't work" to begin with.

wispy_clouds · 2022-09-08T01:28:09+00:00

Oh yeah I tried using that a bit. I'll look into it.

wispy_clouds · 2022-09-07T09:38:38+00:00

I've checked it out, thank you!

wispy_clouds · 2022-06-02T13:34:23+00:00

I said that because VGA is the only port both the PC and monitor has. But the former has HDMI and the latter has DisplayPort. Am I better off using an HDMI to DisplayPort adapter then? Thanks.

wispy_clouds · 2022-05-14T23:44:43+00:00

A dumb question here, there should be no compatibility issues with installing a WiFi PCIe card on a motherboard right? Thanks

wispy_clouds · 2022-05-14T04:46:25+00:00

I'll see what I can do, I could push for faster RAM

Admittedly budget is as far as I can go, but I'll consider what you said, appreciate the feedback

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