Non-Square docklets-how?
Is this supported currently somehow?
Sunday, November 6, 2005 by Chris TH | Discussion: ObjectDock
OK, I have a feeling this will fall into the category of 'future functionality' but here goes...
I'm a big fan of SysStats http://sysstats.needlemen.com/ docklets. The link below shows a possible SysStats docklet containing multiple meters (for example) but the limiting factor when using these docklets with OD+ is that OD+ appears to assume that a docklet is more-or-less square at about 128x128 pixels. If I load this config in OD+ the entire docklet is squeezed into the nominal square shape.
Does anyone know if there's a way to support any other form factor such as for the docklet in the example?
I'm a big fan of SysStats http://sysstats.needlemen.com/ docklets. The link below shows a possible SysStats docklet containing multiple meters (for example) but the limiting factor when using these docklets with OD+ is that OD+ appears to assume that a docklet is more-or-less square at about 128x128 pixels. If I load this config in OD+ the entire docklet is squeezed into the nominal square shape.
Does anyone know if there's a way to support any other form factor such as for the docklet in the example?
Koasati
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 6:53 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 6:53 PM
errr...... edit the graphics? Sorry, but I've never had much luck with SysStats, but I thought why not at least try to check it out. Unfortunately, your link isn't working......
Chris TH
Reply #3 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 12:52 AM
Seems logical... but the docklet I referred to above already has (for wont of a better word) an elongated graphic (i.e the background). All that OD+ seems to be able to do with it is compress it to fit into the square form factor rather than honouring the graphic's real size.
The docklet is intended for AveDesk which obviously doesn't muck with the size/scaling of the graphics like OD+. Deep down I think the OD+ programmer(s) were only thinking of icons and not anything more elaborate...
Yes, the site was playing up earlier today, but it's working again now. In any case Judge has posted the latest SysStats in the ObjectDock section of WC here: https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=4271&LibID=29
Reply #3 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 12:52 AM
| errr...... edit the graphics? |
Seems logical... but the docklet I referred to above already has (for wont of a better word) an elongated graphic (i.e the background). All that OD+ seems to be able to do with it is compress it to fit into the square form factor rather than honouring the graphic's real size.
The docklet is intended for AveDesk which obviously doesn't muck with the size/scaling of the graphics like OD+. Deep down I think the OD+ programmer(s) were only thinking of icons and not anything more elaborate...
| Unfortunately, your link isn't working...... |
Yes, the site was playing up earlier today, but it's working again now. In any case Judge has posted the latest SysStats in the ObjectDock section of WC here: https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=4271&LibID=29
scorpio-logic
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 1:58 AM
works! works! check it now, hurry!
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 1:58 AM
| Unfortunately, your link isn't working...... |
works! works! check it now, hurry!
scorpio-logic
Reply #6 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:01 AM
I think this assumption is close to right. I've not seen anything but Icon-like objects for OD+ in the galleries. It's not my thing, though. So I am just using up caffeine and space here, giving comments....(blah,blah)somebody stop me!!
Reply #6 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:01 AM
| OD+ programmer(s) were only thinking of icons |
I think this assumption is close to right. I've not seen anything but Icon-like objects for OD+ in the galleries. It's not my thing, though. So I am just using up caffeine and space here, giving comments....(blah,blah)somebody stop me!!
Chris TH
Reply #7 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 7:09 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 7:09 AM
Somebody press the "OD+ Developer" call button! 
We need their advice in row 23 seat D!
We need their advice in row 23 seat D!
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Reply #1 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 6:13 PM
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