#Michael Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 (edited) Anybody tell me yet how to customize this? Sure someone must know. I'm not really familiar wih desktop x, although I have 2.0 on my system from ages ago. Still doesn't seem to help me edit this though. Just replacing png's would be enough. 586280396[/snapback] It's a gadget...a self contained widget. Meaning you don't have to have DX or any other program on your system to use it. It also means it is a program (i.e a *.exe) and can only be edited by the author using DX 3.1 pro. This to me is really cool and shows what a gadget can do. EDIT: Just for a show of support, I posted a small article of this over at wincustomize. This is definately something that should be shown off. Edited July 27, 2005 by AthleticTrainer1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dark_son Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Thank you for all the awesome comments!Yes... I do plan on implementing resizing and maximizing, but right now I need to get somebody to do that for me. I will eventually learn code* so that I can do all that and more to make this a useable explorer/browser. In order to put in resizing, however... I would have to cut-up the backround and kick up the memory usage (which is already around 22k, for me). The glass and shadows are actually one image, to save memory. *Yes that's right, I don't know code. What are you going to do about it? 586276610[/snapback] I want the Menu bar, the top shellstyle is problem based on visual styles. I was actually upset that you took it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savourymonkey Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 everthing can be edited somehow. But great work anyway, really shows what can be done with a lot of imagination and effort. Most impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 yea. you're right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashonboat Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I think this is a good step in the right direction!! I'd like to see an up one folder button.....and the folder path to show in the address bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savourymonkey Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Hey Windows x, How did you unpack it? By the way, nice theme yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerpat Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 My mouse buttons for forward and back don't work in it. Very cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Alright... so it's 1-0 for the menu bar, I think I'll try to put it back it :p . Problem is function; the menu bar can't do anything until I learn more code. I see this doesn't work very quickly on some machines, and I'm sorry but I can't help you :no: . I have the code and graphics as clean and as minimal as they could possibly get, and with the prospect of new features, that will make it a little slower. For some who haven't used gadgets before: it's easy. Just run the app. You don't need any outside parent programs, because it's standalone. On a graphical note, the address bar/search bar are the same thing. I hope to have searching features in Beta 2. The address bar and search bar seem to be fairly dynamic in that they change according to visual styles. I don't know why this happens, but I can try to fix it by Beta 2. For anyone who is actually testing this for bugs/errors or wants to improve on Vista Explorer, please send any: -bugs -graphics -code -suggestions Here: andrew-gw@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 For those of you who wanted screenshots; here's one of VE in my folder, and one replying on Neowin: Don't ask about the new name and icon... it's a big surprise, if I ever get around to it. :ninja: All I have to say is this: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noveed Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 HOLY SH****T this is awwsome..... *click* cheers for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[yt] Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 where's the screen shot? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 great job. it's vista nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sekyal Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I like this. An excellent use for DX to create a gadget. However I get the normal shellstyle view, not the one with the dark color across the bottom. I downloaded from deviantart. Its pretty good considering you don't know much code. I hope someone helps you along who knows how as this project is looking good. Just a little odd at first having a title bar I can see through lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 I like this. An excellent use for DX to create a gadget. However I get the normal shellstyle view, not the one with the dark color across the bottom. I downloaded from deviantart.Its pretty good considering you don't know much code. I hope someone helps you along who knows how as this project is looking good. Just a little odd at first having a title bar I can see through lol. 586282992[/snapback] Vista Explorer behaves exactly as a normal window would; with fancy graphics around it. Some visual styles (such as mine, in the screenshots) have a bottom-oriented shellstyle like Longhorn. If you're using classic, however, you're going to get the classic shellstyle. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital.K Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Well I am honestly blown away by this. For someone who doesn't know much code, you sure did a bang up job on this! I hope for all our sakes you learn more, I know that's selfish, but I think ya got some talent there. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogboy Administrators Posted July 28, 2005 Administrators Share Posted July 28, 2005 This is really well done. I've already asked the WC coders to create a gadget section just for this program. The performance of it is really dependent on your video card (there's a reason why Windows Vista itself wants an ATI 9800 Pro or better card). On my work machine, this thing really flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostShell Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 It looks great, nice job! (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um4r Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I downloaded it and used it...but how to use it properly? Like i click on the vista.exe and it shows up...but if i want to make it permanent for all my window/explorer thingies?..How?.. Grazie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusrace Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Coolll!!!!! thanks man/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joliet Jake Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 You really are a great designer Trojan, My compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielkoch Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Thats great! I thougt transparent windows would be impossible on XP. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 I downloaded it and used it...but how to use it properly?Like i click on the vista.exe and it shows up...but if i want to make it permanent for all my window/explorer thingies?..How?.. Grazie 586284843[/snapback] Currently, I don't think this is possible. I can't seem to even drag and drop a website or URL. Don't worry... when/if Oracle comes, this will all be solved. ;) Transparency isn't completely impossible, but it has to be pngs in a 3rd party app. Explorer/visual style trans is impossible. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 *UPDATE (0.1.42)* -Created separate IE7/Explorer files -Updated preview pane -Added menu bar -Moved IE7 status text to status bar I need coders, or experianced DesktopX designers to help me with features. If you think you can help, PM me, or email me at andrew-gw@hotmail.com. I need: -Address to appear in address bar/title bar -Preview pane/menu bar to change colour according to folder type -Icons to change in title bar/address bar/preview pane -Status information to appear on preview pane* *e.g. Selected file size, icon, date picture taken; basic shellstyle info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogboy Administrators Posted July 29, 2005 Administrators Share Posted July 29, 2005 Actually, WindowBlinds 5 will allow you to have glass effects on Windows XP: http://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?...13&SkinID=11044 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Actually... I read something on WindowBlinds a couple days ago. I just meant currently, and WindowBlinds IS a 3rd party app. [offtopic] That WB theme is nice and all, but the taskbar is disgusting.[/offtopic] :no: :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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