New user looking for "desktop folders?"
Monday, June 14, 2004 by DarionFawkes | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I have been around the site a bit, and have downloaded some desktop objects and themes, but I was wondering about a particular feature. Is there a known way to make a 'container' on the desktop for files, basically a regular explorer window that stays locked and in the background as if it were part of the desktop, but over regular desktopX effects? I have my main icons on the desktop, but want a fast access area to my downloads folder.
I might just have to make something for use here, if I can manage to find some inspiration.
I might just have to make something for use here, if I can manage to find some inspiration.
DarionFawkes
Reply #2 Monday, June 14, 2004 10:12 PM
Reply #2 Monday, June 14, 2004 10:12 PM
A for effort, but not really helpful in the least. :/ sorry. The idea came from my Mac at work. On the Mac, you can't tell drives or new files where on the desktop to appear, they pop to the right side, filling in empty spaces willy-nilly.
The concept is to have a 'My Documents' folder that I can always see the contents of (unless I cover it up with programs) but appears to be separate from the main 'desktop' items. I am a very disorganized person, and if it takes dragging a file from one place to another on my desktop, it might as well stay where it is.
The concept is to have a 'My Documents' folder that I can always see the contents of (unless I cover it up with programs) but appears to be separate from the main 'desktop' items. I am a very disorganized person, and if it takes dragging a file from one place to another on my desktop, it might as well stay where it is.
Shameless Designs
Reply #3 Monday, June 14, 2004 10:49 PM
Reply #3 Monday, June 14, 2004 10:49 PM
Well the point of my post was that once anyone of those methods was done, you would no longer have to drag anything anywhere you would only have to click to open it. I didn't realize you wanted something to magically appear on your desktop to solve your problems. Sorry.
DarionFawkes
Reply #4 Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:01 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:01 PM
I wasn't trying to be a butthead, I just tend to sound really sarcastic when I type, sorry. :/
I have been using various flavors of windows and dos since the Tandy 1000. Its just Stardock programs I am somewhat unfamiliar with. I know you can put a folder or a folder shortcut in the start menu, desktop, or quicklaunch, that's not the issue.
Think of an explorer window with no toolbars, buttons, or anything except a scrollbar and icons, locked to the desktop. Is there a way to display the contents of a folder in icon form in a persistent window on DesktopX? That's all I wanted to know.
I have been using various flavors of windows and dos since the Tandy 1000. Its just Stardock programs I am somewhat unfamiliar with. I know you can put a folder or a folder shortcut in the start menu, desktop, or quicklaunch, that's not the issue.
Think of an explorer window with no toolbars, buttons, or anything except a scrollbar and icons, locked to the desktop. Is there a way to display the contents of a folder in icon form in a persistent window on DesktopX? That's all I wanted to know.
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Reply #1 Monday, June 14, 2004 6:39 PM
You could also create a simple DesktopX object that would open the folder in Explorer. The instructions for doing this are in the DX2 documents that come with the program.
You could also drag the folder icon from explorer or the folder shortcut from the desktop to the Quick Launch area of the taskbar to create a QuickLaunch button to open the folder.
Or you could create a new toolbar on the task bar. Right click on a blank area of the task bar, then click on 'Toolbars'>'New Toolbar...'. A New Toolbar window will pop up. Browse to the folder you want to use and click on it, then click on the 'OK' button. A toolbar with the name of the folder will open to the left of the system tray. Then when you click on the >> button, a vertical menu pops up displaying the contents of the folder.
Hope one of these suggestions works for what you want to do.