Do you use a Vertical Taskbar?
Sunday, October 31, 2004 by Phoon | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm just curious to know how many people use a Vertical Taskbar.
In other words, should I bother with support for vertical layouts in a Windowblind?
In other words, should I bother with support for vertical layouts in a Windowblind?
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Phoon
Reply #2 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:27 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:27 PM
It isn't a positive or negative type question really.
If a majority of responses are in favor of a vertical taskbar, then I will incorporate it in designs.
- Actually, it is a pain to do though and I think it ruins the look of a theme.
If a majority of responses are in favor of a vertical taskbar, then I will incorporate it in designs.
- Actually, it is a pain to do though and I think it ruins the look of a theme.
Essencay
Reply #3 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:31 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:31 PM
I don't use them, but on the skins I've made, I've skinned them
Koasati
Reply #4 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:34 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:34 PM
I think they need to be skinned. I don't use the Windows taskbar at all, but I skin them if I'm going to upload...... my $.02 
Phoon
Reply #5 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:56 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:56 PM
Will do in the next one probably. I'm getting ready to submit a new blind and looking at it with a vertical taskbar makes the start button say.. "EEEEWWWWW".
Next time, I will plan that into the theme.
Next time, I will plan that into the theme.
Keila
Reply #6 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:56 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:56 PM
I do not use them either but I agree that they need to be skinned for the ones that do. I do not use Quick Launch either but it is part of a totally skinned WB.
Phoon
Reply #7 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:10 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:10 PM
Well, lemme take a second look before I submit then.
Too bad there isn't support for a Vertical Start Button though, because it REALLY skews your start button if it isn't a "square" one.
Too bad there isn't support for a Vertical Start Button though, because it REALLY skews your start button if it isn't a "square" one.
Koasati
Reply #8 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:18 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:18 PM
I agree..... it's a pain, and if it really screws up your design, and you can't find a work-around, then don't include it. Just explain why it's not included, so verticle taskbar users know before they download..
Seperate graphics and setting for vertical start buttons would be great wouldn't it? 
Tiggz
Reply #9 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:26 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:26 PM
If you want to add vertical taskbar support and the normal start button really isn't suitable then you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle
Koasati
Reply #10 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:31 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:31 PM
| you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle |
That has never occurred to me........ simply genius, Tiggz! 
Phoon
Reply #11 Sunday, October 31, 2004 2:32 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, October 31, 2004 2:32 PM
Tiggz...
Another reason why "YOU Da MAN"!!!
| If you want to add vertical taskbar support and the normal start button really isn't suitable then you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle |
Another reason why "YOU Da MAN"!!!
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #12 Sunday, October 31, 2004 3:00 PM
Reply #12 Sunday, October 31, 2004 3:00 PM
Darn you Tiggs!There goes my reason for not making one.
I never use them,and my designs never worked well with them(but I never tried Tiggs way either)
Really it was just laziness...if I didnt use it ,I didnt make it.
I never use them,and my designs never worked well with them(but I never tried Tiggs way either)
Really it was just laziness...if I didnt use it ,I didnt make it.
Essencay
Reply #13 Sunday, October 31, 2004 5:07 PM
If'n you don't want to skin these buttons, you can delete these images and the quicklaunch buttons will use the taskbar buttons. Actually solves the problem of the quicklaunch up arrow looking goofy with some button designs
Essencay notices the caliber of skinners replying here....you guys probably already knew this
Reply #13 Sunday, October 31, 2004 5:07 PM
| Quick Launch |
If'n you don't want to skin these buttons, you can delete these images and the quicklaunch buttons will use the taskbar buttons. Actually solves the problem of the quicklaunch up arrow looking goofy with some button designs
Essencay notices the caliber of skinners replying here....you guys probably already knew this
Jafo
Reply #14 Sunday, October 31, 2004 5:50 PM
Reply #14 Sunday, October 31, 2004 5:50 PM
LiteSTEP has its own [or not, as the case may be]....
Swedenskins
Reply #15 Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:09 PM
Reply #15 Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:09 PM
Always use fullsized vertical, with expand/collapse, and make them for use with big icons, 72 or above, need special buttons to look ok
You must have one !
You must have one !
Tiggz
Reply #16 Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:27 PM
Reply #16 Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:27 PM
Essencay - didn't know that. I tend to use the same image for the quicklaunch buttons but sometimes with different content margin settings. Do you mean it can stop that "half a button" effect on the expand arrow button for very rounded designs?
BlueDev
Reply #19 Monday, November 1, 2004 11:23 AM
Reply #19 Monday, November 1, 2004 11:23 AM
I don't use them all the time, but I like to move my taskbar around a lot, top, bottom, and either side. So, yes, I do use vertical taskbars on occassion. I really appreciate when it is included, but it isn't too big of a deal if not.
CerebroJD
Reply #20 Monday, November 1, 2004 2:00 PM
Reply #20 Monday, November 1, 2004 2:00 PM
I try to avoid using ANY taskbar, but if I do have one, its either on the top or the bottom. I dont like the sides....
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Reply #1 Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:23 PM