stupid newbie question: how do i get the taskbar to be tranclucent in wb5?
Thursday, October 13, 2005 by MattMoon | Discussion: WindowBlinds
Hi,
I have what will seem to most a really silly question. How do i get the transparent effects to work in wb5, especially for the taskbar when i am using a wb5 skin?
thanks in advance for any help.
I have what will seem to most a really silly question. How do i get the transparent effects to work in wb5, especially for the taskbar when i am using a wb5 skin?
thanks in advance for any help.
MattMoon
Reply #2 Friday, October 14, 2005 2:10 AM
Reply #2 Friday, October 14, 2005 2:10 AM
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
You have one monitor in total.
(Dell 1905FP (Digital)) 1 is attached to RADEON X300 Series
'RADEON X300 Series Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
I am using the arrow skin, and do not have the never use per pixel borders on a skin checked.
all of the other menus and bars go "tranclucent", but the arrow screenshot shows the taskbar that way too. i wasnt sure if there was a menu that ytou had to check to turn that on is all.
STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
You have one monitor in total.
(Dell 1905FP (Digital)) 1 is attached to RADEON X300 Series
'RADEON X300 Series Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
I am using the arrow skin, and do not have the never use per pixel borders on a skin checked.
all of the other menus and bars go "tranclucent", but the arrow screenshot shows the taskbar that way too. i wasnt sure if there was a menu that ytou had to check to turn that on is all.
thomassen
Reply #3 Friday, October 14, 2005 2:52 AM
Reply #3 Friday, October 14, 2005 2:52 AM
The thing is, the taskbars translucency isn't "live". If you move a window behind it you won't see it trhough the taskbar. It's blended with the desktop background when the skin first loads. You might not notice much effect depending on your desktop background. Try applying a textured background and you should see it more noticable.
xgman
Reply #4 Friday, October 14, 2005 10:57 AM
Reply #4 Friday, October 14, 2005 10:57 AM
also sometimes I need to unlock and re-lock the taskbar for trans to show.
Hydromanekin69
Reply #5 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:03 AM
Reply #5 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:03 AM
can somebody send me this WB 5 beta to my e-mail? please
Koasati
Reply #6 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:53 AM
Reply #6 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:53 AM
| I am using the arrow skin, and do not have the never use per pixel borders on a skin checked. all of the other menus and bars go "tranclucent", but the arrow screenshot shows the taskbar that way too. i wasnt sure if there was a menu that ytou had to check to turn that on is all. |
No need for the attitude, I was only trying to help.
FabioC852
Reply #9 Saturday, October 15, 2005 8:48 AM
Reply #9 Saturday, October 15, 2005 8:48 AM
another newbie question.....WHERE CAN I GET WB5???' ihiihihihi i dunno where can you ask please???
Koasati
Reply #10 Saturday, October 15, 2005 10:14 AM
Reply #10 Saturday, October 15, 2005 10:14 AM
| another newbie question.....WHERE CAN I GET WB5???' ihiihihihi i dunno where can you ask please??? |
WB5 is in beta. Stardock beta releases are only available to Object Desktop subscribers.
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Reply #1 Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:36 PM
You shouldn't have to 'do' anything, if you're using WB5, and one of the new skins designed for it (assuming your machine has the proper graphics card, and drivers).
What does it say when you click the Troubleshooting link in the WindowBlinds Configuration dialog?
Is the "Never use per pixel borders on a skin" checked by chance? If so uncheck it, apply changes, and see what happens.