CaptainBeaker

Reply to DXCanvas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Littleboy, When implemented, would it be possible, using one of the image handling functions (i.e. [I]getImageData[/I] or [I]createImageData[/I], or the ImageData 'data' value ), to draw to a 'hidden' context and then set the object.picture property of a regular DX object with the data in the context? This would allow a DX object to have a 'dynamic' image, not based on pre-made .PNGs or states. Thanks for developing this. This adds a LOT of power and opens a bunch of posibil

Reply to DXCanvas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Bam! Excellent work!!!

Reply to Looking for ideas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Littleboy, Please elaborate on this.

Reply to Looking for ideas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

[quote]I know these are most likely not possible because DX does not have a 'drawing engine' or a '3-D engine'...WWW Link[/quote] "Been there, done that" - (Reply #35 - that thread) :D

Reply to Looking for ideas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

[quote]Isn't there already an object in the gallery that does that? [/quote] Kind-of. It uses the Imagemagic dll. The way it is setup now, you drag an image onto it and it displays the image and reflects it. What I'm talking about is the ability to give the hypothetical 'reflection' object the name of a parent object or [U]group[/U] and have it automatically place the reflection (which would be configurable) centered and below the parent. The reflection should change as the parent c

Reply to Looking for ideas in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I know this is an older thread, but: - I'd like to have a way to 'draw' using DX. For example, It would be nice to be able to create a 'Line' object and tell it to draw a line from (x1,y1) to (x2,y2), or a 'circle/polygon' object and tell it to draw a circle or polygon at (x,y,radius,numofsides), etc... The objects would have states, properties that could be set, scriptable, etc... - I'd like have a way to import 3-D model data (.DXF, .3DS, .OBJ) into an object (i.e. instead o

Reply to Object Desk 2009 Suggestions in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

- DesktopX: - fix already mentioned bugs (found in the numerous threads) - add System Tray support for Vista (so we can use DX as a complete desktop replacement) - add live preview Taskbar support (running tasks) - update UI to match the look/feel of Windowblinds - more plug-ins - add some support for 3-D objects (importing of .DXF, .3DS, .OBJ objects would be sweet) - add drawing obje

Reply to Object Desk 2009 Suggestions in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Making all of the Object Desktop 2008 components fully support Vista would be my first suggestion, then worry about Object Desktop 2009.

Reply to how do I get enhanced file dialog if I have object desktop 2008 ultimate? in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

It's available to me on Impulse, but it does not appear to be Vista compliant. I've installed it on my Vista Home Premium machine and it has no affect on the File Dialogs.

Reply to DesktopX in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

If Stardock took the same approach with DX (and some of its other products) as they did with the Dell Dock, there might be a better shot getting them into the mainstream user base. For example, offer DX or Windowblinds free with the next product line or model from Dell, HP,etc. Offer a handfull of free alternate Windowblinds skins and some alternate Desktops with DX widgets. It's advertisement and a way to get it to users who probably would never consider skinning in the first place, but woul

Reply to DesktopX in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Good suggestions, but don't hold your breath. It does not appear that the development of DesktopX is on the priority list for Stardock. They have recently officially 'released' DX 3.5 - which I've been using for months :d However, the more posts asking for improvements and updates, the better. I suppose it lets Stardock know that there are still users interested in this Kick Ass program. DX has so much undeveloped potential, I can't believe that this is not one of their flagship (i.e. Very

Reply to Global Variables in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Thanks!

Global Variables in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Is it possible to declare 'Global' variables somewhere in DX so all objects have access to the variables? I know you can Dim variables at the head of an object's script that will be visible to all subroutines in the objects script. How about for DX itself? I want to Dim a variable, Dim Color for example, and set the states of other multiple objects based on the value of Color. Is this possible?

Scripts & Timers in DesktopX Stardock Forums

What is the scope of timer routines in an object? If I set a timer using object.SetTimer 200 ,10 with the associated Sub object_ontimer 200 / End Sub routine within the script of an object, is there any need to make the timer identifier, (i.e. '200' in this example) uni

Reply to Wierd Lockup in ObjectDock Stardock Forums

I've come up with a simple solution to my problem. I'm not sure what it is about Taskman.exe that is causing my OD+ to lag/lockup, but I had an epiphany - don't use Taskman.exe I'm using Process Explorer instead of the standard Windows taskmanger. It's much better and does not cause any lags or lockups. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

Reply to Wierd Lockup in ObjectDock Stardock Forums

My intent is to use only DesktopX for my taskbar replacement, but there is no Systray support in Vista right now (there is no system tray object type available in DX builder mode, but there is a taskbar type, but it's lame compared to OD+'s window previews), so I have to use OD+ for system tray support and an OD+ dock for running tasks. Also, I've tried setting the screenspace/workspace to reserve space for my taskbar replacement, objects, and docks at the bottom of the screen, but Deskt

Wierd Lockup in ObjectDock Stardock Forums

I'm experiencing a significant lockup with Object Dock+ 1.9. I'm using DesktopX and Object Dock as a desktop replacement. I use DX for a replacement toolbar. The toolbar has some DX objects acting as links to folders/programs. I'm using OD+ with one dock for a System Tray replacement, one dock to display open/minimized programs, and one 'invisible' dock to reserve the bottom 72 pixels of the screen for my DesktopX stuff and the other two docks. I have one DX

Another Workarea/Workspace Problem in DesktopX Stardock Forums

I developed a desktop replacement for my Vista (Home Premium) system a while back, using both DesktopX 3.5 and OD+ 1.9 elements. My taskbar replacement is made of mostly DX objects. When I first made the replacement taskbar, I used an OD+ dock to reserve the space for the new taskbar and all of its other objects. I have since removed the OD+ dock that was reserving the space (the bottom 72pixels of the screen), then I set the workspace via DesktopX to reserve the b

Reply to Displaying Album Art with DX Player? in DesktopX Tutorials WinCustomize Forums

If I'm not mistaken, the three examples above reference and external image file in order to display the album art. Does anyone know of a method to extract the art directly from the currently playing file?

When will DX be Vista Compatible? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

- When will DesktopX support the System tray object on Vista? I know this is an open ended question and I'll get the standard response from the regulars (i.e. - "when it's ready"). System tray support in Object Dock has worked perfectly for me, but I would be nice if I could use only DX for desktop replacement. Right now, it's not possible because there is no system tray support. - Also - I don't think this has been discussed mu

Reply to Dell ups the ante on the Windows experience in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Also, it's apparent now why there have been no recent updates to DX or OD! Based on all of the work on Sins, Demigod, Impulse, and WB, doesn't look like there are many CPU cycles left for the 'fringe' items. (:(

Reply to Dell ups the ante on the Windows experience in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Will the dock be available for download for current Dell (Vista)users?

Reply to LogonStudio Vista wont start in LogonStudio Stardock Forums

Add me to the list - Logonstudio has stopped working error. Using Vista Home Premium, SP1, installed via Impulse.

Reply to How about an Update Stardock. in ObjectDock Stardock Forums

Thanks.

Reply to How about an Update Stardock. in ObjectDock Stardock Forums

[quote]Captainbeaker if they gave you a deadline and didn't make it for 1 reason or another you'd be mad at stardock....[/quote] Please don't speak for me. And no, I would not be upset. What upsets me is a lack of information. [quote] ObjectDock is still in development, although there are no timelines that I can give out. [/quote] Island Dog, you are a big contributer here and I applaud you! However, I'd like to know what your offical role with Stardock is. Are yo