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Balloon Notification for System Variable Monitor does not close automatically.

Yasir.Aman — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:55:46 GMT

Hi all,

I have a few system variables on my watch list. The system variable monitor shows a balloon notification whenever a variable is changed from its preferred value (as expected).

The problem is that this notification stays on screen until I click on the cross (x) icon, even though the timeout for balloon notifications is defined as 5 seconds in the "info center" settings.

Is there something else I need to do?

Thank you!

Re: Balloon Notification for System Variable Monitor does not close automatically.

pendean — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:11:28 GMT

@Yasir.Aman wrote:

....Is there something else I need to do?

Right click on the icon and ensure there is NO checkmark next to display notifications?

I have these options selected/deselected

Re: Balloon Notification for System Variable Monitor does not close automatically.

Yasir.Aman — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:26:30 GMT

@pendean wrote:
Right click on the icon and ensure there is NO checkmark next to display notifications?

Thank you @pendean. If I uncheck this option, the balloon notification ceases to appear (which is undesirable). Only a message is shown in the command bar (which is often overlooked). What I actually require is for the balloon notification to be displayed, but for a specific duration and then automatically closed afterward.

Re: Balloon Notification for System Variable Monitor does not close automatically.

pendean — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:28:22 GMT

@Yasir.Aman wrote:
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If I uncheck this option, the balloon notification ceases to appear (which is undesirable). Only a message is shown in the command bar (which is often overlooked)...

Actually, that is not completely true. The SYSTVARMONITOR icon only appears, and with a yellow exclamation, when something needs addressing. When there is nothing, it stays away. Most of the power users in our offices have mastered glancing over occasionally to check and reset. Give that a try.

For your wish to continue using it, it works as described here for me:

what are your settings for TRAYSETTINGS command or with the TRAYTIMEOUT variable?

Are you by chance in a restricted login at a company PC?

Re: Balloon Notification for System Variable Monitor does not close automatically.

Yasir.Aman — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:10:51 GMT

Voila! This is exactly what I was looking for. TRAYSETTINGS / TRAYTIMEOUT did the trick for me. You are a wizard @pendean.

@pendean wrote:
Actually, that is not completely true. The SYSTVARMONITOR icon only appears, and with a yellow exclamation, when something needs addressing. When there is nothing, it stays away. Most of the power users in our offices have mastered glancing over occasionally to check and reset. Give that a try.

Of course, I am aware of it. Problem is most of the time I have some variables with other than preferrable values (temporarily, which I reset to preferrable values after achieving my current goal). As a result, the yellow exclamation mark is almost always there for me. The purpose of the balloon notification is to be aware of the sudden changes caused by using a script / lisp, etc. Missing out on such changes can lead to a lot of frustration and wasted time, you know what I mean.

Anyway, big thanks for the help once again. Your support's a lifesaver!