Creating an executable to distribute themes
Friday, February 13, 2004 by slamb | Discussion: Stardock Software
I created a desktop theme with object desktop. I want to install this theme on my dad's machine and he does not have object desktop. I want to know if there is a way to package up my suite or theme into some kind of executable that I can run on my dad's computer so he can have this desktop theme without spending $50 on the Object Desktop software?
Hus
Reply #2 Friday, February 13, 2004 6:36 PM
Reply #2 Friday, February 13, 2004 6:36 PM
Travis, you have a knack for beating me on the help board. But don't worry...I'll get it next time... 
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eieio
Reply #4 Friday, February 13, 2004 11:24 PM
Reply #4 Friday, February 13, 2004 11:24 PM
It can be done with DeskTopX Pro (if it's a DeskTopX theme)
From the DeskTopX website:
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From the DeskTopX website:
| Once your object or your desktop is completed, you can package it up as a single file and upload to the Internet or distribute all over the world. If you have DesktopX Pro, you can even turn those objects into stand alone applications! |
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Koasati
Reply #5 Friday, February 13, 2004 11:38 PM
Reply #5 Friday, February 13, 2004 11:38 PM
I wondered about that Patric, but since the info says you can save DX Objects, and nothing about Themes, I figured it couldn't be done.
kongit
Reply #7 Saturday, February 14, 2004 2:14 AM
Reply #7 Saturday, February 14, 2004 2:14 AM
I doubt it would do windowblinds
I think he is talking about whole themes, not dx ones
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I think he is talking about whole themes, not dx ones
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slamb
Reply #9 Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:30 PM
Reply #9 Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:30 PM
Does Stardock have some sort of free program for users who just want to view themes and not do any creating or editing? Then I could install that and load the theme.
Hus
Reply #10 Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:54 PM
Reply #10 Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:54 PM
No, unfortunately, you will need all the full software installations for the skins to work. 
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Reply #1 Friday, February 13, 2004 6:35 PM
you need the programs for the themes to work. without the programs all the stuff is is just graphics and a little (or a lot) of code that says what to do with those graphics and other little functions like checking the weather and stuff.