Start8 v1.29 Beta Available

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A new Start8 1.29 beta is available for Start8 and Object Desktop customers from their store account page at
 
  • Updated for Windows 8.1 RTM compatibility
  • Added self-contained menu skinning for Windows 8/8.1(though WindowBlinds skins will still work globally). See the "Which theme do you want to use" dropdown for an example. A library section for new ones is available at https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/start8_menus.
  • The included Start8ThemeEdit.exe (in the application folder) can be used to create new Start8 menu skins.
  • New default Start button image. The Windows logo is no longer available as a default selection.
  • New features under Control for "Start button shows Windows 8 menu unless docked" and "Start button shows Start8 menu unless in tablet mode" for slate and convertible machines respectively. Users with those machines must manually select one of those options, if they wish to use them.
  • Windows 8-style start menu options are available on Windows 8.1 RTM.
  • There are additional options for keeping the taskbar visible and defaulting to the Application view.
  • Additional fixes.

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Awesome! So, I would assume that since we can now skin the start menu, there must be a way to use said menu, rather than the one supplied with WindowBlinds?

 

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 1

Awesome! So, I would assume that since we can now skin the start menu, there must be a way to use said menu, rather than the one supplied with WindowBlinds?

 
End of RedneckDude's quote

You just pick the theme from the drop down in the Start8 UI.  If Start8 is set to use the standard Start8 themes then with WB running it will use the WB skin, but if you pick a skin that's not the default theme (i.e. has a theme file) then it will use that over the WB one.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks, Neil.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not working.   

 

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

You did reboot after installing?

As if you didn't then it will not work until it has been rebooted.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Good you reply here Neil  :grin:

 

-Can you choose NOT to have the "Shut down text" on the Shutdown-button in this finally  :maybe:   :sun:

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

bumpty bump

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting neone6, reply 7

Good you reply here Neil 

 

-Can you choose NOT to have the "Shut down text" on the Shutdown-button in this finally   
End of neone6's quote

There are content margins on the shutdown button, so that might work, but it is not something I have tried myself.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting gmc2, reply 8

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

bumpty bump
End of gmc2's quote

The editor live edits the file and tells Start8 to reload the theme, so without Start8 installed there would be no way to see the results.

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The content margins adjustment for the start menu shutdown button text does not work Neil. It works in Windows 7, but not in Windows 8.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting LightStar, reply 11

The content margins adjustment for the start menu shutdown button text does not work Neil. It works in Windows 7, but not in Windows 8.
End of LightStar's quote

This is about Start8 themes.

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

@ Neil: So will this MAJOR issue for skinners with the Shutdown Text displaying ever be fixed ???

ALL The skinners want/need the option to take it away

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 6
You did reboot after installing?
End of Neil's quote
Yes. Several times.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 10



Quoting gmc2,
reply 8

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

bumpty bump


The editor live edits the file and tells Start8 to reload the theme, so without Start8 installed there would be no way to see the results.
End of Neil's quote

You know, it's really hard to help out around here sometimes. :rolleyes:

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting gmc2, reply 15

Quoting Neil Banfield, reply 10


Quoting gmc2,
reply 8

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

bumpty bump


The editor live edits the file and tells Start8 to reload the theme, so without Start8 installed there would be no way to see the results.


You know, it's really hard to help out around here sometimes.
End of gmc2's quote

The general concept of the sections are very similar to WB, so in theory we could put the editor as a download and you can make them blind.  But it has no preview.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

@ Neil: So will this MAJOR issue for skinners with the Shutdown Text displaying ever be fixed ???

ALL The skinners want/need the option to take it away

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 16


Quoting gmc2, reply 15
Quoting Neil Banfield, reply 10


Quoting gmc2,
reply 8

Is there a way  for someone (like me for instance) to create start menus without any version 8 programs?

bumpty bump


The editor live edits the file and tells Start8 to reload the theme, so without Start8 installed there would be no way to see the results.


You know, it's really hard to help out around here sometimes.

The general concept of the sections are very similar to WB, so in theory we could put the editor as a download and you can make them blind.  But it has no preview.
End of Neil's quote

without a way to verify it would seem tough. I'll volunteer if decide to give it a go.

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

@ Neil: So will this MAJOR issue for skinners with the Shutdown Text displaying ever be fixed ??? ALL The skinners want/need the option to take it away
End of quote
Comon...It´s not like it´s the Million dollar question  :(

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 6

You did reboot after installing?

As if you didn't then it will not work until it has been rebooted.
End of Neil's quote

Neil, I reinstalled Start8 and all is well.