Widget gadget idea-- can DesktopX load...

an idea for a new effect widget

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 by Indakind | Discussion: Customization Software

    I want to know if I can load an .xaml animation in DesktopX for starters. How? and if not?
How can I load a .swf and stretch it to the dimentions of window "x" for an animated glow, pulse, shadow effect behind the Glass Vista windows?

Is this possible in DesktopX or am I shooting too high?

if it is what do you suggest.
Indakind
Reply #1 Thursday, August 2, 2007 11:39 PM
BUMP
SirSmiley
Reply #2 Friday, August 3, 2007 12:41 AM
To answer your questions. I think the only way to load on .xaml animation is through an additional com object if one exists?

It's not natively supported.

To answer your second. You can only use/load an swf file in an Explorer control which wouldn't suit your end goal.

IMO you could easily add those effects using animated png's. It would also be significantly smaller & more efficient.
thomassen
Reply #3 Friday, August 3, 2007 4:15 PM
And DesktopX allows you to add glow to objects via the Object's properties. That means it can be tweaked dynamicly, even via scripting.
Indakind
Reply #4 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:37 PM
What programs other than DesktopX Would be suitable for this idea

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