I might as well chime in what I do.....
I also like to tweak files on my control computer with Aspire and SB control running same time (laptop running Vista)......yes I know it's Vista but with the Service Pak installed it has actually been rock solid.
I never shut my computer down only place in hibernation when away.
Any how this is the sequence....it must be in this sequence or it won't work for me:
- bring up both programs, doesn't matter which is first. I always have Aspire running in the background anyway.
- start the keypad in SB3 then close it
- press with mouse on the red area or blue status bar over the red SB3 box ....can't remember it's name.... that you see up on the right side of screen.
- then click open Aspire and it will be on top completely. It will now stay that way until you shut down Aspire or SB3.
Works for me every time as long as I follow the procedure.
Cheers
Buddy 48 Standard with 2.2 Hp Spindle with standard and 6' stick. Aspire 10.5
2.2Hp universal 4 zone Vac Table