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Reply to What would you like to see in DesktopX 4.x? in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

[quote]most of us would rather see new tools than the same old ones that have just been made more accessible.[/quote] Most of us would rather see some new creativity within DesktopX, rather than a rehash of the same old objects as we've had (in the main) for the last 5 years. If it requires a more "simplistic" interface to bring some new blood and new ideas into the DesktopX community then I'm all for it. [quote]Also the "template pack" could be created independently by some of our leading

Reply to What would you like to see in DesktopX 4.x? in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

First and foremost I concur with the comments regarding resolution independancy. This really is down to the authors as everything we need is there. [quote]Horizontal and vertical guidelines to help make things straighter. Or maybe a grid that we can turn on and off.[/quote] Good idea. However, why don't we take this a step further and have "Global" scripts that interact with the development environment rather than being "local to an object/a theme. Think of it as script plug

Reply to What would you like to see in DesktopX 4.x? in DesktopX Wishlist WinCustomize Forums

I think that there are several improvements that can be made which fall into 4 main categories: 1. Bugfixing 2. Additional functionality 3. Developer tools 4. Ease of use tools [U][B]1. Bugfixing[/B][/U] In addition to those already mentioned ... Fix AX control bugs e.g. ... [font="courier new,courier,mono"]Control.Border = False[/font] is broken on the DX Edit control Sometimes controls don't appear on loading until they/their parent

Reply to DeskNotes in New Releases WinCustomize Forums

Coposing an epic comment to that article right now :)

DeskNotes in New Releases WinCustomize Forums

DesktopX is one of the easiest to use and most powerful "application" builders I have ever seen. Let me be clear, I am not a "proper" programmer, though I manage quite nicely in JavaScript and VBScript, and I am not a "proper" artist, though I can fumble through using something like Fireworks. As such, the fact that can make things that are powerful and actually look fairly cool is awesome. This is why I love the application and why I keep coming back to it. A good few years ago

Reply to Fences - leaves fence when resaved in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

Thanks for the update.

Fences - leaves fence when resaved in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

Apologies if this is already reported, but haven't got time at the moment to read all the posts! The problem I have is when I have something like an Excel file in a Fence. If I load that file, and then resave it, it seems to leave the fence and just be positioned on the desktop as it normally would, outside the fence. Am I missing something or is this an unresolved issue? M.

Reply to Any way to access the Public folder (Vista) or Shared (XP) in DesktopX Stardock Forums

You can use the below to detect Vista (and I'm sure Google will confirm the XP version), and then can you not go to the location directly? i.e. c:\users\public. [code="vbscript"] strComputer = "." Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Dim WshShell Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:" & _ "{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" & strComputer & _ "\root\cimv2") Set colOper

Reply to . in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Would be delighted to see if/when DX4 is eventually coming out. It's been promised for soooo long, and there are quite a few bugs in the version we are left with.

Reply to Process: Application Launcher.exe (Application Launcher) in Processes and Services Stardock Forums

Also application for fingerprint reader present on Dell XPS systems (and possibly others).

Reply to DreamScene: WMV = CPU hog. use MPEG in Animated Wallpapers WinCustomize Forums

Could some options be added to Dreamscene to help? For example, Dark Avatar and Vista v3 could actually afford to run slower in my opinion, so if they could be set to run at say 50% or 75%, then they may be smoother? Also, could some visual masks be applied? I don't know if this is technically possible, but (for example) on Vista v3, it would be cool to either darken the Dream to make it more subtle, or even change the hue?

Reply to DX Tutorial #7: Microsoft Access DB in DX in DesktopX Tutorials WinCustomize Forums

hehe, sorry Seriously, it's really great stuff and Time Commander ( Link ) looks like a great innovation.

Reply to DX Tutorial #7: Microsoft Access DB in DX in DesktopX Tutorials WinCustomize Forums

RomanDA, regarding your comment about "lack of comments", maybe they all just saw this a couple of years ago: Link . Sorry, couldn't resist, you know I'm a fan, and the detail in these guides really helps.

Reply to The new woman in my life in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Well done to both you and Debbie. Enjoy yourselves.

Reply to Google Gadgets in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Any confirmation yet as to whether DesktopX will be enhanced to allow it to create Vista gadgets?

Reply to Vacation in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Tuna

Reply to Vacation in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Great news Brad - a long overdue vacation. Re the Redmond trip - one issue comes to mind - the ability to integrate DX gadgets with Vista (sidebar etc). I know this has been discussed and that you're having current issues with DX & Vista, but this is something I think will really launch DX to the next level. I have potential customers asking why I'm not using a certain search tool's widget engine, and I'd love to add "Vista integration" to t

Reply to What in the world is a DesktopGadgets.com? in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Thanks for trying to promote the site Roman, I'm sure all of us developers appreciate it. I'll be getting DeskNotes 2 up there soon which is a huge improvement on the original, which will hopefully be another reason for people to visit!

Desktop Gadgets in DesktopX Development WinCustomize Forums

I'm concerned about Desktop Gadgets. This could and should be a critical tool for developers to sell their applications. As it transpires I think it's falling short of its potential. I submitted a gadget about 4 weeks ago and heard nothing; it's just sat in moderation. I appreciate that Stardock have been busy with GalCiv 2, and that moderation needs to be done carefully. However, this is an incredibly simple gadget which should have flown t

Reply to Documentation on making widgets in DesktopX Development WinCustomize Forums

Simple digital clock here: http://martin.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SkinID=3565&LibID=3&comments=1 Re learning form examples, just import them and look at the script. There are plenty of my objects that interact with web pages so you can see how they work. Re Excel - starter here, but beyond that you need to look at the object model to interact (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dv_wrcore/html/wrconExcelObjectModelOvervi

Reply to Visual Tooltip in Windows Software WinCustomize Forums

Looks pretty much identical to the WindowFX feature, but of course WindowFX does a lot more too!

Reply to System Info in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

How about (in the above) using Object.Text = "Resolution: " & objItem.CurrentHorizontalResolution & " x " & objItem.CurrentVerticalResolution Just an example of combining strings

Reply to Gas Price Widget/Object in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Adamness/RedBuzzard, If you think gas prices are high in the US - try the rest of the world! Tell Detroit to learn how to make efficient engines. Tell them to ask Mr Toyota, I hear he's in the neighbourhood

Reply to Gas Price Widget/Object in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Just so you know, I'm working on this. The script is all done, but I confess that I was planning to launch in on DesktopGadgets (at very low cost!). Oh, and it will incude maps of where the service stations are and traffic reports.

Reply to Please Help in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Try this - Link