DX testers needed

Friday, June 1, 2007 by sphoto | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

TIA to anyone with 1280x1024 desktop that will test this DX Theme. Please let me know of any bugs.

http://www.shoenphoto.com/RaySidebar1024.zip

Steve
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ArileenDesign
Reply #1 Saturday, June 2, 2007 4:01 AM
Concept interesting
looks good on 1280x1024
just little things

1) this is not a DXtheme but an object if you want it as a dxtheme don't export it, go one system tray "save theme as..." .dxpack is for object/ .desktop .dxtheme is for theme

2) the systray is not in popup or toogle it is fix so we can't hide it.

3) for the Weather instead of make a shortcut select object control to control a weather object put in the theme (see those of martin he has made some template)

4) Media Player in place of make a shortcut to itunes add "open files" (media player plugins) to this button.

5) maybe more tooltips (under object properties) to show what make what on action

6) DX helpers you need to fix the place of the label

7) Again really interesting, there aren't too many errors, and it's clean.


sphoto
Reply #2 Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:07 AM
6) DX helpers you need to fix the place of the label

Thanks alot for taking the time to critique the theme. I have followed most of your instructions, however, I don't understand the problem with the label on the DX Helper. It looks right on my PC. Suggestions?

Thanks again,
Steve

ArileenDesign
Reply #3 Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:19 AM
See in the object properties if it is lock, and children of the base, reduce the size of the text 20 to 16 set it at 15 like horizontal offset. and groupe all the object "helper"
It mean select all objects who compose the "HELPER" right clic-> Group enter a name and that all.

The object appear like that:



After made what i say it will appear like that:


Murex
Reply #4 Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:29 AM
Very nice work The only things I found not working right are the same things Quentin found.

I think Quentin is talking about the text "DX TOOLS" it is rather large and runs off the object.

If you don't want to add a weather object tell them what the button is for in your description or in some other way besides putting the text in the shortcut text line as it produces an error. It may confuse some people..

Maybe add a script to autohide as it tends to hide buttons on some windows. Just a suggestion not a necessity

  

Murex
Reply #5 Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:30 AM
Quentin your tooooooooooooo quick for me LOL You must camp out here LOL  

Fairyy~
Reply #6 Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:55 AM
One thing I found besides what Quentin an Murex found :
The button that Opens/Toggles the SysTray will open...but I can't toggle shut. Once open it stays open.

Maybe some mouse over tool tips for buttons - All the buttons have a small clear rectangular box that pops up when you click button, in addition to the tool menu etc . What it the purpose of the empty box ?

Just minor adjustments


sphoto
Reply #7 Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:50 AM
Thanks again. I did that. It seemed to look fine on my computer before. Strange, do you have "Cage" font on your PC?

sphoto
Reply #8 Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:52 AM
Quentin94 Reply #3
See in the object properties if it is lock, and children of the base, reduce the size of the text 20 to 16 set it at 15 like horizontal offset. and groupe all the object "helper"
It mean select all objects who compose the "HELPER" right clic-> Group enter a name and that all

*********************

Thanks again. I did that. It seemed to look fine on my computer before. Strange, do you have "Cage" font on your PC?

sphoto
Reply #9 Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:59 AM
One thing I found besides what Quentin an Murex found :
The button that Opens/Toggles the SysTray will open...but I can't toggle shut. Once open it stays open.

Fixed.

Maybe some mouse over tool tips for buttons - All the buttons have a small clear rectangular box that pops up when you click button, in addition to the tool menu etc . What it the purpose of the empty box ?

The Boxes had text on them. I have no idea why they don't show on your PC.

Just minor adjustments



Thank you for your input. Will have an update later today.


Murex
Reply #10 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:10 AM
Strange, do you have "Cage" font on your PC?


If you use a font that isn't normaly found on a computer (you got it off the internet) or is a font that came with a program you installed then you should include it in a zip file along with your Dxtheme file.

Fairyy~
Reply #11 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:12 AM
Thanks again. I did that. It seemed to look fine on my computer before. Strange, do you have "Cage" font on your PC?


The Boxes had text on them. I have no idea why they don't show on your PC.


Ahh...that be the problem...." Cage " is not a normal font and you need to include the font in the zip file with instructions in your ' details ' to install font first.

Thats why we are seeing the default ( way too large font ) Arial. Always include any fonts you use that are not ' standard' fonts or they will revert to arial and not display correctly.

Fairyy~
Reply #12 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:14 AM
If you use a font that isn't normaly found on a computer (you got it off the internet) or is a font that came with a program you installed then you should include it in a zip file along with your Dxtheme file.


Darn you DSL users

ArileenDesign
Reply #13 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:24 AM
Darn you DSL users


me yes
and Murex i camp here all the day just i need to eat and sleep like everyone

Fairyy~
Reply #14 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:30 AM
me yes
and Murex i camp here all the day just i need to eat and sleep like everyone


Better than me admitting I type as slow as a snail ....

ArileenDesign
Reply #15 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:33 AM
Better than me admitting I type as slow as a snail ....


But your typo is good at least

Murex
Reply #16 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:44 AM
Darn you DSL users


Cable is the only way to go....

Better than me admitting I type as slow as a snail ....


If they had spell check in here I could post faster   

just i need to eat and sleep like everyone


You must eat and sleep at the computer     


sphoto
Reply #17 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:47 AM
Udated version 1.1

http://www.shoenphoto.com/RaySidebar1024.zip

Thanks to all.

Steve

Murex
Reply #18 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:49 AM
Your welcome.
If you ever need help with any thing just email me if I can help I will be happy to do so..

ArileenDesign
Reply #19 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:50 AM
You must eat and sleep at the computer


i admit

ArileenDesign
Reply #20 Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:52 AM
Udated version 1.1

http://www.shoenphoto.com/RaySidebar1024.zip

Thanks to all.

Steve


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