"I can't imagine what it could be if it is not the Ark," said Arch Bonnema of the Bible Archaeology Search and Exploration (B.A.S.E) Institute, a Christian archeology organization dedicated to looking for biblical artifacts. Sounds like these folks need to make up their mind. If they want to be arch
When checking the state in this manner, exact syntax is required. In this case it is usually "Mouse down" with a lower-case "d" Also, ActiveX objects don't receive the mouse over, down, etc. messages that normal dx objects do (if they are intended to respond to mouse controls, they will have their own behavior, such as the Edit Box places the cursor and sets focus for typing). This check of state, then, won't work for the TextEditor object.
This is a neat site for trying out samples of simple code and basic definitions. w3schools And if you got time on your hands, odds are the solution you want is on a MSDN page somewhere. The trick is finding the bit you want. Here's a front door: vbscript Language Reference
Coincidentally a DesktopX gadget I'm working on has some of this functionality. Release is a while away, I'm afraid, but here's a screenshot:
First, always clear your DXCache if you are having a repeating problem like this. That can solve a lot of problems. Clearing the Cache 101 by Corky_O It could be some conflict in the theme as it is being shutdown and reloaded for the switch from dx to dxbuilder. Try loading DXBuilder as clean / empty desktop. Then import the original theme file directly into the builder. I doubt it has anythin
Another method is to reduce the workarea with DesktopX. In DesktopX Builder, Configure Panel -> Desktop Tab -> Workarea Check the box and enter a positive amount for the edge your dock is on. I like this way because I already use DesktopX, and not normally WindowsFX. I hadn't heard the hide taskbar trick, though, and that sounds worth trying out! There are so many ways to hide the taskbar, I'm not sure how I do it currently--but it doesn't stop maximized windows.
NVIDIA Reactor "by" TheHeadmaster NVIDIA Reactor by TheSkinsFactory I stand corrected. You did not recolor a windowblind . Listen, I got plenty of love to share, and if you want to make skins and post screenshots to "tease' people it certainly doesn't bother me at all. </
Just as a warning to others, the "NVIDIA Reactor" and "Star Wars - The making of" are strangely titled, mis-categorized screenshots of recolored blinds. Not bad as screenshots go, but the author's tendency to adopt the trademarks of other's makes the subject of this thread "MS WMP 11 Ultimate Edition" all the more misleading.
It's hard to say if visibility test is an issue without seeing the code (which would be no fun until forums start including line feeds again!). I do know that visibility, transparency, and ActiveX controls can be serious trouble. Back up your objects frequently, saving as both desktops and dxpacks when playing with those combos (although this issue may have been fixed). You can type in your own line feeds, I see. I made a sample object: http://feebdack.com/storage/Scr
Hey cool! Thanks for the update, that's good to know!
Grr. These forums are eating my responses. I even copied my first one this time, but in trying to ensure I didn't double post, lost it from clipboard. Anyway. The only way I know to change the Picture (or any state depandant attribute) for a certain state is to have the object in that state, then set the attribute. This leads to complications, as you must know what state an object is in before you can set the proper image, and since you must place an object iun a state t
It appears my first response did not make it to thread. I'll try again! When you want to access an attribute, or property, function, variable, etc. that exists as a result of a script, you need to use slightly different syntax. Instead of Object("myObject") you will use ScriptObject("myObject") You will use both syntaxes, depending on what you want to get or set - just try and remember to use Script if a script is involved directly. As it is in this case! DesktopX.ScriptObj
I have used Expression Graphic Designer, and used it to create images, including screenshots of the application itself which I have posted on my website, and Microsoft themselves have linked to them (well, one time anyway ). There are public newsgroups hosted by MS in which people post images created with EGD. It sounds like a difficult to enforce, if eve
Anytime!^^ ^^ I see scripts can be included, so to speak, and that is handy. But to create those scripts my first preference would be to use the script editor in DesktopX itself. It has the intellisense for DX namespace, etc., and is a good editor for the task. I would then find it useful to be able to save the script from the DX editor, as any filename
Mr jlaj1989 , the scripts are text files, and commonly given a .vbs extension. Because they are text files, you don't have to use Visual Studio to make them. Any text editor should work, in fact, ObjectEdit, included with Object Desktop, even has a "vbs syntax" and will color code and line number your scripts.
Reminds me of a Poul Anderson star-drive concept - massive weight on one end counteracts acceleration gravitational effects. Living space a tourus around cylinder that moves closer / farther from super-mass to keep gravity near normal. Fun stuff and Great work!
When you create a bootskin, you create two images, the background image, and the progress bar image. As you may know. And these images should have the same palette - because when the bootskin is actually displayed during a reboot, only the Progress Bar image palette is loaded and used for both images. Now, with that in mind, let's examine the palette. Many, if not the vast majority, of image editing applications ( MSPaint is the worst )
Like many of you I have actually made a few DesktopX widgets. It is a shame that even us advocates can't really defend their use on a serious desktop, though. I actually use several widget type "desklets" with Avedesk. Meters, Super-Shortcuts, Icon PNG converter, FTP Drop... I use them all, and don't mind giving up some desktop space (two monitors, and I can always put a window over them if need be). I also like more than one clock flo
I should clarify, that less than zero numbers for Top and Left may be valid for dual monitor setups with primary on right. Not sure about that, never experimented with it. Also, after editing values in an object's Property inspector, be sure to click Apply to make the change.
This is pretty strange, but since you seem willing to try and figure it out, I have a couple suggestions. First, unload DX and clear your cache. Essentially delete all files and folders in: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock\DesktopX Now. OK. I don't know from themes; I just haven't worked with them. But try importing a widget. Load the DXBuilder, right click on
Oh man, Fuzzy Logic, that is comedy !
I forgot to credit the WinAmp skin Multipass by rpeterclacrk , which I included especially so I could say how awesome it is!
Most of the gadgets and desklets, the wallpaper, ObjectDock background, and some icons by me. rabidrobot WinCustomize Gallery <a href="http://hypknotic.d
my bad wrong thread.
You've done some good investigative work, Sea, and are essentially on the right track. As others have said, both images must be 4-bit depth bitmaps, the progress bar of dimensions 22x9 and the background 640x480. As a consequence of setting the bit depth to 4, your images will have 16 colors. The palettes for both images must be identical in every way for proper performance--this means that you will have to do more than just grab
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