Some ideas I had but can't do...
Friday, June 30, 2006 by XX | Discussion: OS Customization
Those ideas is public. Credit me if you want, I would be happy, but you don't have to. Only thing I really want is you to let me know if you created anything based on those ideas.
Icons ideas:
Icon set that's so blended it will show on desktop, but is partially clear yet with good visibility. Great for minimalists.
This may be good for car fans: Icon set based on driving signs. My idea is based on American signs, but with some things replaced. Maybe use exit signs such as exit 24: with icon of computer as "my computer". It may be hard to pull off, and it'll be interesting to see the results.
Abstract based: Try to create icon sets purely based on arrows. Other than certain details to differate between different file types like notepad and word, of course.
Windowblinds:
I always wanted to try this, but my WB skinning skills just isn't that good.
Basically, it's a skin that has only ONE button. Put it in top right corner, and use title bar to minimize and normal/maximize windows. Right click to minimize, double click to normalize/maximize. I had some prototypes but never went that far.
DesktopX: HMM maybe an object that can replace all icons with objects, I know DesktopX has that. It would add more advanced effects such as grouping into single icon, and single click to spread out, and other groups would go away. It may be really too hard to do, however. I would add ability to use own pictures, customize grouping, etc.
Etc: This is just too advanced for me to code.
Remove the desktop, and replace ALL icons with true vector graphics. Most icons can be done in pure vectors anyway. Even more advanced: Replace ALL icons in windows that's related with files with vectors, including ones in start menu.
Icons ideas:
Icon set that's so blended it will show on desktop, but is partially clear yet with good visibility. Great for minimalists.
This may be good for car fans: Icon set based on driving signs. My idea is based on American signs, but with some things replaced. Maybe use exit signs such as exit 24: with icon of computer as "my computer". It may be hard to pull off, and it'll be interesting to see the results.
Abstract based: Try to create icon sets purely based on arrows. Other than certain details to differate between different file types like notepad and word, of course.
Windowblinds:
I always wanted to try this, but my WB skinning skills just isn't that good.
Basically, it's a skin that has only ONE button. Put it in top right corner, and use title bar to minimize and normal/maximize windows. Right click to minimize, double click to normalize/maximize. I had some prototypes but never went that far.
DesktopX: HMM maybe an object that can replace all icons with objects, I know DesktopX has that. It would add more advanced effects such as grouping into single icon, and single click to spread out, and other groups would go away. It may be really too hard to do, however. I would add ability to use own pictures, customize grouping, etc.
Etc: This is just too advanced for me to code.
Remove the desktop, and replace ALL icons with true vector graphics. Most icons can be done in pure vectors anyway. Even more advanced: Replace ALL icons in windows that's related with files with vectors, including ones in start menu.
XX
Reply #3 Saturday, July 1, 2006 11:50 PM
Reply #3 Saturday, July 1, 2006 11:50 PM
Cool, but it could be expanded into entire windows theme? Will it work?
47songs
Reply #5 Sunday, July 2, 2006 12:47 AM
Reply #5 Sunday, July 2, 2006 12:47 AM
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
PoSmedley
Reply #6 Sunday, July 2, 2006 7:12 AM
Reply #6 Sunday, July 2, 2006 7:12 AM
They call me baby driver
And once upon a pair of wheels
Hit the road and Im gone ah
Whats my number
I wonder how your engine feels
Ba ba ba ba
Scoot down the road
Whats my number
I wonder how your engine feels.
And once upon a pair of wheels
Hit the road and Im gone ah
Whats my number
I wonder how your engine feels
Ba ba ba ba
Scoot down the road
Whats my number
I wonder how your engine feels.
Bichur
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 4, 2006 4:02 AM
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 4, 2006 4:02 AM
possibly
the desktopx replace icons with objects, single object that spreads out = similar to Orbital Weather = instead of weather, objects (icons)
the desktopx replace icons with objects, single object that spreads out = similar to Orbital Weather = instead of weather, objects (icons)
RPGFX
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 5, 2006 4:02 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 5, 2006 4:02 PM
I've been thinking about creating my first IP, and minimal and transparent might be a good place to start... 
XX
Reply #11 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:08 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:08 PM
Oops missed this reply...
Cool hope it will be a successful!
Cool hope it will be a successful!
thomassen
Reply #12 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:35 PM
One of my projects is where I replace the desktop icons with hexagon shaped object. When you move one object next to anohter it will snap to it and automaticly group. So when you drag the object again it'll drag the entire cluster. You can use Shift Drag to detach it. On my todo list was assigning one object as a controller object to hide and show any group you wanted.
Reply #12 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:35 PM
| DesktopX: HMM maybe an object that can replace all icons with objects, I know DesktopX has that. It would add more advanced effects such as grouping into single icon, and single click to spread out, and other groups would go away. It may be really too hard to do, however. I would add ability to use own pictures, customize grouping, etc. |
One of my projects is where I replace the desktop icons with hexagon shaped object. When you move one object next to anohter it will snap to it and automaticly group. So when you drag the object again it'll drag the entire cluster. You can use Shift Drag to detach it. On my todo list was assigning one object as a controller object to hide and show any group you wanted.
David Lyncheski
Reply #13 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:36 PM
iconx will do sonthing like that.
Reply #13 Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:36 PM
| HMM maybe an object that can replace all icons with objects, I know DesktopX has that. It would add more advanced effects such as grouping into single icon, and single click to spread out, and other groups would go away. It may be really too hard to do, however. I would add ability to use own pictures, customize grouping, etc. |
iconx will do sonthing like that.
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Reply #1 Friday, June 30, 2006 4:37 PM
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