INSTALLING downloaded docks then using them

Saturday, March 10, 2007 by cherrymd2004 | Discussion: ObjectDock

hello,
i am gettin headache already...ive downloaded almost all the beautiful docks from wincustomize with a fervent wish to use them in objectDock plus. the creations are so magnificent, delicious, i may say. the problem which has become a headache for me is 1. how to install them and after installing them 2.how can i use them...
pls relieve me of my headache...i love these creations...it wud really be a shame if i can only stare at them as jpegs. Help.anyone? i browsed forums and tutorials but to no avail...thanks in advance guys!
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Hankers
Reply #1 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:25 AM
Try this link and see if it helps you - https://forums.wincustomize.com/?forumid=19&aid=65866#948435

cherrymd2004
Reply #2 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:27 AM
hankers, thanks...ill do that immediately! ---cherry

Hankers
Reply #3 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:36 AM
This is another link that has more info on using ObjectDock - http://bebibulma.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=143433#1149431

cherrymd2004
Reply #4 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:47 AM
hankers
ok i immediately browsed that link...it was for background, icon and docklets...my actual dilemma: i downloaded heavy equpment docks by WebGizmos, for example ( as you can see, i am a real newborn here, bear with me)...no folder in the directory sez docks. i tried extracting it to themes. it didnt work. then i extract it to the main folder (object dock).. it didnt work. they were there but i cant use them...?? u can feel now what i am feeling? it's frustrating then i'll see all your comments about wow and beautiful and more...i wish i can say these words...oh man
cherry

Koasati
Reply #5 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:55 AM
i tried extracting it to themes. it didnt work. then i extract it to the main folder (object dock).. it didnt work. they were there but i cant use them...?


Extract them to Backgrounds.

Hankers
Reply #6 Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:56 AM
You need to extract them to the Backgrounds folder and then follow the examples here - https://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=139232

cherrymd2004
Reply #7 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:04 AM
hankers
ahh the 2nd link were very useful for docklets and tabs but didnt mention installing downloaded docks like heavy equipment for example then how i can use that downloded dock as my present dock...
--cherry

cherrymd2004
Reply #8 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:10 AM
im 2 posts late for "reply 5 and 6"
hey koasati ill do that...you mean the whole thing? there were several tabs in that zip huh...ok ill try

then i'll follow the example given by hankers at the 3rd link

Mil gracias buddies...i'll be back   --cherry

Chef Garry
Reply #9 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:16 AM
open your dock settings then on the tabs and styles menu chose styles and pick style you want from the dropdown menu

cherrymd2004
Reply #10 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:30 AM
"open your dock settings then on the tabs and styles menu chose styles and pick style you want from the dropdown menu"

hey chef,
that is the simplest ive got and the easiest. i got em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my tabs are heavy equipped now         

to hankers and koasati---ive saved all the links and still reading everything in it...i got it started already...thanks

now i can say wow with u...

i'll be back

cherrymd2004
Reply #11 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:40 AM
guys, let's take this until end...how about changing the default icon....i mean i downloded a clear IE, or a new cs icon...what do i do? the dock problem has been solved with u three guiding me...how about the icon??
--cherry

Chef Garry
Reply #12 Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:48 AM
right click the existing icon and choose Dock Entry Properties. Select Change Image and browse to wherever you stored the downloaded icon. Select that and you've got it.

cherrymd2004
Reply #13 Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:07 AM
   chef u just cooked it right...my clear IE is very clear indeed and at the right place where we wanted it to be...you're the man thanks mucho macho   

vStyler
Reply #14 Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:10 AM
Tune in next week for a lesson on how to get your docks to wash the dishes for you.   

MySecret
Reply #15 Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:12 AM
All of your icons that you plan to use for OD should be kept in your OD image folder in My documents....this makes sure that OD can find them & prevents other programs from * hijacking them ...this hijacking would only occur with ico images..the format Windows uses. And .PNG icons are best used with OD...higher quality image & haven't heard of them being hijacked.
After having gone through the process of setting up your docks ....Save the Theme...
Open Configuration panel...on the left select ..Themes.. then see...Save Theme As...select & choose the name...

It's My Secret

Chef Garry
Reply #16 Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:17 AM
  
Tune in next week for a lesson on how to get your docks to wash the dishes for you


I have a decent recipe for dock a l'orange.

vStyler
Reply #17 Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:20 AM
I have a decent recipe for dock a l'orange.


  

Good Advice MySecret, thanks.

MySecret
Reply #18 Saturday, March 10, 2007 12:12 PM
Tune in next week for a lesson on how to get your docks to wash the dishes for you.


I have a decent recipe for dock a l'orange


tuned in & waiting....waiting...



It's My Secret

cherrymd2004
Reply #19 Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:04 AM
All of your icons that you plan to use for OD should be kept in your OD image folder in My documents....this makes sure that OD can find them & prevents other programs from * hijacking them ...this hijacking would only occur with ico images..the format Windows uses. And .PNG icons are best used with OD...higher quality image & haven't heard of them being hijacked.
After having gone through the process of setting up your docks ....Save the Theme...
Open Configuration panel...on the left select ..Themes.. then see...Save Theme As...select & choose the name...

It's My Secret


i wont forget...thanks mysecret now it's oursecret...cherry   

cherrymd2004
Reply #20 Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:07 AM
hey v styler, teach me how to put a pic in my avatar...tnx


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