MountainDragon

Reply to DX Request: Save multiple widget export information in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

The thing about pop-up menus is that they don't register as part of the object for mouse events, so they are an imperfect solution to the problem, if you're trying to respond to that. I've messed around with object controllers but I find it just as easy and more flexible to script it myself, using the Visible attribute. I also tried using Opacity a bit, but found that bad things happen when changing Opacity from a script (repeatedly or with

Reply to DX Request: Save multiple widget export information in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

By the way, has anyone had success with the DesktopX.HostType call? I tried to use it to determine whether widget.close would be appropriate, but it seems to return 0 in an object in builder mode, a widget, and a gadget.

Reply to DX Request: Save multiple widget export information in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

This would be handy. Second the request.

Reply to Does Stardock "need" WinCustomize? in Community WinCustomize Forums

What makes WinCustomize so expensive is the traffic. 22 million vistors each month (do the math on how many people the site has to support in an hour) is just immense. You see people complaining about the site being slow or some glitch. The speed and glitches don't show up until you have thousands of people pounding on the ser

Reply to For a Moderator in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Thanks, I thought it had to be something like that.

For a Moderator in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I submitted a DX Theme and a DX object last Thursday. I'm wondering if the queue is really long or if there is some problem with the uploads? Thanks

Reply to How did you find out about Object Desktop? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

It was from a magazine article - PC Mag, or PC World. I actually found it twice, once about 3 or 4 years ago, and then just last February. The first time I just wasn't ready.

Reply to Can't access the script part of DesktopX... in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Try this: Link

Reply to DX theme and wallpaper in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

It's an option in the DX Builder Configuration.

Reply to The Future of WinCustomize.com... in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

And another thing ... For those who say they can't afford the $20 a year fee, that's fine, but what makes you think you should get it for free (while Stardock and a relatively few subscribers pay)??

Reply to The Future of WinCustomize.com... in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

I just re-read the page about WinCustomize Access Classes, and at first it didn't really seem to make sense that the lowest level (with any access) could download files, but didn't even need to register. And they're restricted to downloading only the BEST rated content. Huh? So, they have to see some ads, too. Big deal. It's a great free ride. Thinking about it, though, I believe I understand better. The system was made up by sknners, w

Reply to The Future of WinCustomize.com... in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

I just renewed my subscription today, even though it wasn't up till next March. I still don't get why people seem to have such a hard time parting with $19.95 for a whole year (or two) of access to something they obviously want (or they wouldn't be here). If you have cable TV, you pay more per month. One dinner out. One movie date. That's it. C'mon, people!

Reply to The Future of WinCustomize.com... in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

How many copies of windowblinds or iconpackager would Stardock sell if wincustomize went away? What would Stardock's profit margin be if talented artists didn't freely (for the most part) provide content for their products? These questions get brought up regularly, when people are asked to support thi

Reply to Tabbed Docks and Desktop Icons in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

Having the dimensions of the client area be modified so that maximized windows (and icons) will recognize the object dock might possibly be implemented in the future. Doesn't WindowFX have a function to do just that?

Reply to Widgets versus Objects in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

The Object library should be more focussed at tutorials, samples and tools that others can use in the creation of widgets. That makes sense Martin, except for the fact that some functionality can not be easily accessed when the object is turned into a widget. I've made several objects that have confi

Reply to WinCustomize Community Skinning Contest in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

A dragon never really sleeps

Reply to WinCustomize Community Skinning Contest in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Trolls and dragons and bumps, oh my!

Reply to WinCustomize Community Skinning Contest in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

bump

Reply to WinCustomize Community Skinning Contest in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I just re-read the rules, and I may have a problem - I've just uploaded my DX theme for the contest, and it includes a version of my Dragon Sidebar, since the sidebar was always intended as a part of the desktop theme, which I've been working on for a couple of months now (since before the contest was announced). Does this disqualify my entry? If so, no worries, I will just remove the WC Contest label.

Reply to Clear controls? in Authoring Stardock Forums

It only works if the control is contained by an object.

Reply to WinCustomize Skinning Contest in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

A97??? Wolceme to teh Dsylxeia Dapertmnet! (Confusing sixes and nines makes poker interesting sometimes! ) It is like a logo, and in fact it is very much like my avatar. And

Reply to WinCustomize Skinning Contest in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

A97 - I have a question: I've been working on a DX theme, and plan on entering it. I have a collaborator who is working on a WB theme that compliments my DX theme, and he is planning on entering his theme, also. I have a small graphic that I did myself that is sort of like an emblem. The question is, can the other entrant use my emblem in his WB theme? He obviously would have my full permission. What do you think?