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Memory Monitor v2.4.4 - Display Mode Improvements

Release Date: January 2025

This release adds FPS display options to Bar Graph mode and introduces smooth fade transitions when switching display modes.

? New Features

FPS Display Mode in Bar Graph

  • New: FPS Display menu now available in Bar Graph mode
  • Menu Location: Right-click tray icon ? FPS Display submenu
  • Options:
    • Auto-detect (default) - Shows FPS only when gaming activity detected
    • Always Show - Force FPS display when available
    • Always Hide - Never show FPS
  • FPS appears in the GPU panel when gaming is detected
  • Matches functionality already available in Circular Gauges mode

Smooth Display Mode Transitions

  • New: Fade animation when switching between Circular Gauges and Bar Graph
  • Animation: Fade out (150ms) ? Fade in (150ms)
  • Total Time: ~300ms for complete transition
  • Result: Professional, polished appearance that's easy on the eyes
  • No more jarring instant switches between display modes

?? Display Modes

Memory Monitor now offers two fully-featured display modes:

Circular Gauges Mode

  • Classic needle gauge display
  • 6 circular gauges in a horizontal row
  • FPS gauge between GPU and VRAM gauges
  • Date/time display in corners

Bar Graph Mode

  • Modern animated bar graph panels
  • 5 panels: CPU, GPU, VRAM, Drive, Network
  • Rolling history animation (12 data points)
  • FPS shown in GPU panel

Both modes now support:

  • ? FPS Display settings (Auto-detect, Always Show, Always Hide)
  • ? Move to Next Monitor
  • ? Always on Top toggle
  • ? System tray integration
  • ? Touch gestures (if available)

?? Files Changed

File Changes
Program.cs Added fade transition methods
BarGraphDisplayForm.cs Added FPS display mode handlers
BarGraphDisplayForm.Designer.cs Added FPS Display menu items
MemoryMonitor.csproj Version bump to 2.4.4
Package.wxs Installer version bump to 2.4.4.0

?? Technical Details

Fade Transition Implementation

// Animation constants
FADE_DURATION_MS = 150   // Duration for each fade
FADE_INTERVAL_MS = 15    // Timer tick interval
OPACITY_STEP = 0.1       // Opacity change per tick

// Sequence:
1. FadeOutAndSwitch() - Decrease old form opacity to 0
2. Create new form with opacity 0
3. FadeIn() - Increase new form opacity to 1

FPS Menu Integration

  • Added fpsDisplayModeToolStripMenuItem with 3 sub-items
  • Event handlers call SetFpsDisplayMode() method
  • Updates GameActivityDetector.DisplayMode property
  • Menu checkmarks update to reflect current selection

?? Version Info

Component Version
Application 2.4.4
Assembly 2.4.4.0
Installer 2.4.4.0
.NET Target .NET 8.0

?? Downloads

File Description
MemoryMonitorSetup.msi Windows Installer (x64)
Source code (zip) Source archive

?? Upgrade Notes

  • Seamless upgrade from v2.4.3
  • All settings preserved
  • Display mode preference maintained
  • No action required after installation

Full Changelog: v2.4.3...v2.4.4

Previous Release: v2.4.3