DeskTopX Calander
Sunday, March 16, 2003 by evropej alimi | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Does any one know how to manke a calander for desktopx 1.3 or where i can download premade ones. Is there a page where i can learn more about the guts of desktopx rathere then just how to use it? thanks for any comments 
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paxx
Reply #2 Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:42 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:42 PM
I would just LOVE a Desktop X calendar that syncs with Outlook. That would be my dream come true. DX scripter around? I'm begging. hehehe!
I know it can be done with DX script, I just don't know how.
I know it can be done with DX script, I just don't know how.
jark
Reply #3 Monday, March 17, 2003 12:12 AM
Reply #3 Monday, March 17, 2003 12:12 AM
syncs with dx in what way and provides what type of visual presentation?
evropej alimi
Reply #4 Monday, March 17, 2003 1:18 AM
Reply #4 Monday, March 17, 2003 1:18 AM
thank you gadget girl 
prety much what i was looking for and maybe more
now if i can only get the clock on my taskbar, lol
prety much what i was looking for and maybe more
now if i can only get the clock on my taskbar, lol
paxx
Reply #5 Monday, March 17, 2003 10:46 AM
Reply #5 Monday, March 17, 2003 10:46 AM
jark: ideally it would be cool if I could enter an appointment into Outlook directly from the DesktopX calendar, but I'm not sure it can be done that way.
But it would still be great if the DX calendar could show me my Outlook appointments. For example, show the date in a different color when there is an appointment set and possibly show the appoitment details when the date is clicked. A lot like Rainlendar does it, except with the appointment data taken from Outlook.
But it would still be great if the DX calendar could show me my Outlook appointments. For example, show the date in a different color when there is an appointment set and possibly show the appoitment details when the date is clicked. A lot like Rainlendar does it, except with the appointment data taken from Outlook.
_Martin_
Reply #6 Monday, March 17, 2003 2:06 PM
Reply #6 Monday, March 17, 2003 2:06 PM
A lot of this should be entirely feasible with DXScript.
I'll see if I can throw together a quick sample for you.
M.
I'll see if I can throw together a quick sample for you.
M.
paxx
Reply #7 Monday, March 17, 2003 3:12 PM
Reply #7 Monday, March 17, 2003 3:12 PM
That would be great Martin. If you script it, I could skin it. 
_Martin_
Reply #9 Monday, March 17, 2003 6:42 PM
Reply #9 Monday, March 17, 2003 6:42 PM
OK. Well there's loads of potential in this. You can find a proof of concept at www.martinconroy.freeserve.co.uk/outlook.dxtheme
Is what is being asked for a calendar on the desktop, which when clicked shows the appointments on that date or do we want a full colour coded calendar etc?
Is what is being asked for a calendar on the desktop, which when clicked shows the appointments on that date or do we want a full colour coded calendar etc?
_Martin_
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 8:44 AM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 8:44 AM
Right - demo 1 is uploaded . It's very simple but it's here (https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=3&SkinID=2511)
Next versions will be:
a) Version using graphics not text
Outlook integration 
Have a look and let me know how you would like to use this object with Outlook. i.e. click a date and see appointments for that day? Add colour coding to dates?
Next versions will be:
a) Version using graphics not text
Outlook integration 
Have a look and let me know how you would like to use this object with Outlook. i.e. click a date and see appointments for that day? Add colour coding to dates?
paxx
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:14 AM
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:14 AM
Martin: excellent start.
I downloaded both, but the OUtlook.dxtheme did not work on my machine. I don't know why. I just updated to the latest version of DX, so it's not a version problem. I don't know. Most of the objects aren't dislpayed, and I have blank black rectangles where I think maybe buttons or text should be?
As for the Calendar you uploaded here, it's an excellent start. Can't wait to get more updates. BTW, when I select a different month from the dropdown, the calendar doesn't change to show that month's calendar, is that normal, as you're not there yet?
I downloaded both, but the OUtlook.dxtheme did not work on my machine. I don't know why. I just updated to the latest version of DX, so it's not a version problem. I don't know. Most of the objects aren't dislpayed, and I have blank black rectangles where I think maybe buttons or text should be?
As for the Calendar you uploaded here, it's an excellent start. Can't wait to get more updates. BTW, when I select a different month from the dropdown, the calendar doesn't change to show that month's calendar, is that normal, as you're not there yet?
_Martin_
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:56 AM
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:56 AM
Paxx - cheers.
Outlook sample requires the Date/Time picker control to exist. If it doesn't the demo kinda sucks! However, rest assured that it tought me stuff. This problem will be irrelevant, as the calendar will be used rather than the time picker.
Black boxes - IS a version issue. I reported problems with black boxes on text objects to Alberto. He has fixed it as I'm using a later build that doesn't have this problem. I'm doing the current version of the object on an old build of DX using Win98 so if it works there is should work anywhere!
Calendar does update here when you change month or year, so maybe this is a text issue also. Lets see if the graphical version suffers the same.
Should have that for you later today.
Outlook sample requires the Date/Time picker control to exist. If it doesn't the demo kinda sucks! However, rest assured that it tought me stuff. This problem will be irrelevant, as the calendar will be used rather than the time picker.
Black boxes - IS a version issue. I reported problems with black boxes on text objects to Alberto. He has fixed it as I'm using a later build that doesn't have this problem. I'm doing the current version of the object on an old build of DX using Win98 so if it works there is should work anywhere!
Calendar does update here when you change month or year, so maybe this is a text issue also. Lets see if the graphical version suffers the same.
Should have that for you later today.
_Martin_
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:12 AM
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:12 AM
Hmm, seems this build of DX is limited to 30 object states which kinda screws calendars!
Also, Object.Textolor appears broken so I can't set the text colour to differentiate. I'll see what I can do to get round this short term.
M.
Also, Object.Textolor appears broken so I can't set the text colour to differentiate. I'll see what I can do to get round this short term.
M.
_Martin_
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:20 AM
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:20 AM
Paxx, just another thought - What date system are you working with? Here in the UK I'm on dd/mm/yyyy. Haven't checked but I suspect that at the moment the code is date format specific.
Try changing to this briefly just to check. I'll return to fix it later if it appears that is the issue.
M.
Try changing to this briefly just to check. I'll return to fix it later if it appears that is the issue.
M.
_Martin_
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:54 AM
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:54 AM
oh well - I needed to fix it anyway 
Expect it's a text issue. I'll mail you later to discuss.
Expect it's a text issue. I'll mail you later to discuss.
_Martin_
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 7:23 PM
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 7:23 PM
OK - got rid of all controls to eliminate problems. Re download to get a pure text version.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Look forward to hearing from you.
_Martin_
Reply #18 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 5:41 AM
Reply #18 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 5:41 AM
Personally I would like to banish plugins where Script can replace them. This means people can tweak them to their own needs more easily.
Glad you like the script. I'm working on Outlook integration now.
A graphical version will be available when the new DX build that supports it is on general release.
M.
Glad you like the script. I'm working on Outlook integration now.
A graphical version will be available when the new DX build that supports it is on general release.
M.
_Martin_
Reply #19 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:43 AM
Reply #19 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:43 AM
I always find holding down CTRL then right clicking will always give me the dialogue where I can enable the script.
Try restarting immediately and seeing if the script is on.
BTW, my Purple Glass theme has full browser functionality if you want to 'borrow' code from that.
Try restarting immediately and seeing if the script is on.
BTW, my Purple Glass theme has full browser functionality if you want to 'borrow' code from that.
paxx
Reply #20 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:45 AM
Reply #20 Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:45 AM
Good job Martin!
So far, what I had done was a calendar PHP script on a web page that I placed on my desktop as an object. It works, except it can't be integrated into Outlook, I'm really looking forward to your Outlook integrated object! Very cool!
So far, what I had done was a calendar PHP script on a web page that I placed on my desktop as an object. It works, except it can't be integrated into Outlook, I'm really looking forward to your Outlook integrated object! Very cool!
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Reply #1 Sunday, March 16, 2003 9:28 PM
http://vapaa.dc.inet.fi/~rainy/Rainlendar.html