Minimized Windows?
Sunday, July 24, 2005 by Threlyn | Discussion: DesktopX
I'm not sure if it's just me, but it seems like none of the desktopx themes that I've browsed through ever have any kind of ability to display minimized windows. I've just downloaded the free version of desktopx, and just getting to figure things out, so I may just be missing something. However, I don't believe I'll ever be a full desktopx convert unless there is some way to accomodate minimized windows in these themes. Is there a way? Am I missing something?
Bichur
Reply #2 Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:09 PM
sure they do, but the theme will only have it if the creator put it in - or you can put in later in builder mode.
or you can use WindowsFX and minimize windows to tiles
or as mentioned - object dock
Reply #2 Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:09 PM
| but it seems like none of the desktopx themes that I've browsed through ever have any kind of ability to display minimized windows. |
sure they do, but the theme will only have it if the creator put it in - or you can put in later in builder mode.
or you can use WindowsFX and minimize windows to tiles
or as mentioned - object dock
Threlyn
Reply #3 Monday, July 25, 2005 12:22 AM
Reply #3 Monday, July 25, 2005 12:22 AM
Is there a tutorial for putting in spots for minimized windows into themes?
Bichur
Reply #4 Monday, July 25, 2005 12:59 AM
Reply #4 Monday, July 25, 2005 12:59 AM
possibly. what kind of theme? DesktopX?
Try the documentation. Each program has a help file.
are you basically looking for a taskbar to show minimized windows/programs?
DesktopX, Builder mode, right click, new object,set it as a task bar in properties.
Try the documentation. Each program has a help file.
are you basically looking for a taskbar to show minimized windows/programs?
DesktopX, Builder mode, right click, new object,set it as a task bar in properties.
Bichur
Reply #5 Monday, July 25, 2005 1:06 AM
Reply #5 Monday, July 25, 2005 1:06 AM
Have you tried SSDDDX? it uses both a systray and taskbar
Threlyn
Reply #6 Monday, July 25, 2005 6:18 PM
Reply #6 Monday, July 25, 2005 6:18 PM
I can't seem to find SSDDDX on the search function for the themes.
Bichur
Reply #7 Monday, July 25, 2005 6:50 PM
Reply #7 Monday, July 25, 2005 6:50 PM
Link
sometime the names not quite the same on a page as compared to the list of themes on your computer when downloaded. i have found sometimes just putting in part of what i'm looking for snags more results. in this case i put in ssd. notice on the page it comes up as ssdd-dx - my theme list shows ssdddx
sometime the names not quite the same on a page as compared to the list of themes on your computer when downloaded. i have found sometimes just putting in part of what i'm looking for snags more results. in this case i put in ssd. notice on the page it comes up as ssdd-dx - my theme list shows ssdddx
Corky_O
Reply #8 Monday, July 25, 2005 7:58 PM
Reply #8 Monday, July 25, 2005 7:58 PM
In my humble opinion, this is arguably the best DX theme to date Link - created by Chadamus (first comment posted).
It does require above average system graphics for full presentation quality, but shows off the full potential of DesktopX's ability to create an optimized desktop, and combined with a WindowBlinds and Icon Package that matches (say Stealth WB and Gant IP) - is really well thought out, designed, and different in a good way.
It includes nice buttons for minimized windows, as well as some nice information objects incorporated into the theme.
Note - if you try it, make sure to read the steps on installing the theme (need to set resolution to 1024x768 > apply theme > adjust resolution to size preferred > reboot).
A nice sample of DesktopX potential.
It does require above average system graphics for full presentation quality, but shows off the full potential of DesktopX's ability to create an optimized desktop, and combined with a WindowBlinds and Icon Package that matches (say Stealth WB and Gant IP) - is really well thought out, designed, and different in a good way.
It includes nice buttons for minimized windows, as well as some nice information objects incorporated into the theme.
Note - if you try it, make sure to read the steps on installing the theme (need to set resolution to 1024x768 > apply theme > adjust resolution to size preferred > reboot).
A nice sample of DesktopX potential.
Bichur
Reply #9 Monday, July 25, 2005 8:28 PM
Reply #9 Monday, July 25, 2005 8:28 PM
Corky O. dude... you're right on target. Don't know how I didn't think of that one. 
Maybe cuz I was playing with the other a day or so ago?
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Reply #1 Sunday, July 24, 2005 10:24 PM