Well, therin lies the problem...we have to make it as simple as we can for users...in that ObjectDock Library folder, there is a folder for special images that has folders for running indicators etc.  You could put the PlusMinus folder there and then when they dl a package, the instructions say to place folder x into that folder.

The thing that bugs me is that there are two places for ObjectDock backgrounds.  One in the my documents location, and one in the C drive location.  And you never know where the user places their stuff.  Currently, I hard code mine to be in the C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds and then the package folder name and then the actual docks folder.  All I have to do is instruct the user to ensure they place their entire package in that structure to be able to use the plus/minus images.  They do however have to place 2 other folders into 2 other folders, i.e. the running indicators and the weather backdrops, so a user that is currently doing that would probably be ok with doing the plus/minus one as well...but then we come back to where are they doing it.  C: location or My Documents location...

Quoting Myself from My RC thread, because it would be cool for OD as well.........

I think separate folders for each app is ok, as long as its in the same location.  Like currently with C:\Program Files\Stardock.  Inside that is Impulse, ObjectDesktop (with WB, RC et inside that) and ObjectDock etc...this is fine.  It's the pesky Stardock folder that also is now under C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Stardock for Windowblinds or the same for OD...I don't understand why this was done other than to share the WB and Docks with all on the PC.  It's frustrating to say the least.

Yeah, like the munkeh said on "Fred's" RC thread, it's something I've wanted for OD for awhile.

If they are doing it in C:, right now the path is different for 64 bit, if it is in My Documents, that's no good either because everyone has a different username, I forgot to mention it before........

but the 64 bit has both Program Files and Program Files (x86) however the Stardock folder is installed to the (x86) one......

We could have just the 64 bit users create the same folder structure in Program Files......and then when We make a skin, make a seperate folder with the Plus/Minus images and then just to put that folder with the Plus/Minus only, in the C: location and then it wouldn't matter if the dock was there or in the documents.

https://forums.wincustomize.com/359134

This would be great, but then there would either have to be a way to select the images like the running indicators, otherwise the whole OD library needs to be moved to the Public Documents.....

I'd say make the backgrounds so they are saved in the user's Documents, that'll make it easier for the user to back them up. Then allow all the peripheral graphics to be placed somewhere in there.

I personally like how WindowBlinds puts all the graphics for one skin in one folder. The only problem there is that those folders (for WB skins) are well hidden.

Quoting myself from another post...

I just think this would be a GREAT way to go with OD skinning. And this would incorporate a lot of what was mentioned above.

That sounds cool, I would have to dust mine off first, and then get un-intimidated by it! 

I didn't think about the intimidation factor. I was intimidated by SKS at first, too.

Maybe they could make a utility for OD like the RightClick skin editor. Maybe said utility could incorporate SKS style settings.

That would be really cool! ........I still want to eventually get into SKS! 

Running Indicators--it would be nice to be able to set these so that they are either in front or behind the icon. Currently, it seems as though they are always in front of the icon.

I just tried to create a custom running indicator. It was a glowing faded ball of light. I thought it would look really cool if the icons of the active programs were "glowing." But when I applied it, the glowing ball covered the icon!

Just a thought...

They are.  It's like an overlay.  Which can actually have a pretty cool effect...ask Zubaz about "Protection".

How about if OD used bitmaps!

How about I cram a couple pounds of poo in your mouth?  I'm just sayin'.

The bear????....sure, as long as He's barbecued and glazed with honey!

I know that the Foreground was mentioned, I think We talked about it having all four positions....... but what if it had it's own set of margins, like if You needed to tile the background, but the foreground needs to be stretched, or vice versa.....and control over the layer order, if You want the tile image between the background and foreground or on top.

The foreground has it's own set of margins already and you can set them just like you would the background images.  If you want to use Tile, put in the TileCenter=1 or TileVCenter=1.  The only problem is not having all four positions.  Very limiting imo.

Did you know that you can use TileCenter=1 or TileVCenter=1 on the tabs of tabbed docks? Just slap it on the end of whatever tab you want it on.  Very handy when you have textured tabs.  I've seen alot of tabs that have some cool textures, but then get stretched in the middle and look like shite.  I tried this one time and it worked to my surprise. 

Cool,  I wasn't too sure.......and I agree about the positions.

Did you know that you can use TileCenter=1 or TileVCenter=1 on the tabs of tabbed docks? Just slap it on the end of whatever tab you want it on. Very handy when you have textured tabs. I've seen alot of tabs that have some cool textures, but then get stretched in the middle and look like shite. I tried this one time and it worked to my surprise.

I just realized it when I did the pressurized docks, used it on the rusty tabs.