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I'm really looking forward to the next version...
I also uploaded the first "non-beta release" (thanks again!!) to your website...
Again - everyone who has nice background images or other mods for it - please post a link here!
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#21
thewer 
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 04:38 PM
That's what I call good news!
I'm really looking forward to the next version...
I also uploaded the first "non-beta release" (thanks again!!) to your website...
Again - everyone who has nice background images or other mods for it - please post a link here!
I'm really looking forward to the next version...
I also uploaded the first "non-beta release" (thanks again!!) to your website...
Again - everyone who has nice background images or other mods for it - please post a link here!
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SirSmiley
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 06:30 PM
Nice improvements.
Are you still working on implementing arguments? I've tried a number of ways from the gui to get folder shortcuts to open in explorer mode but, it doesn't seem to save either the arguments or modified shortcut.
EG. C:WINDOWSEXPLORER.EXE /E,
Also, how about saving current configuration on close? You've already got most of what is needed I believe. I think it is just a matter of adding a function to save on close. You could use either a text/csv or xml file. Just some thoughts.
Keep up the good work as you're distracting me from three desklets in my programmign basket.
Are you still working on implementing arguments? I've tried a number of ways from the gui to get folder shortcuts to open in explorer mode but, it doesn't seem to save either the arguments or modified shortcut.
EG. C:WINDOWSEXPLORER.EXE /E,
Also, how about saving current configuration on close? You've already got most of what is needed I believe. I think it is just a matter of adding a function to save on close. You could use either a text/csv or xml file. Just some thoughts.
Keep up the good work as you're distracting me from three desklets in my programmign basket.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 07:15 PM
Check this out:
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13015542375.jpg&s=f5
Effect courtesy of G-toggle & GID.
Btw the other desklet is my modded version of whatsmyip - it showing general info from my router (big thanks to ave and pcm), showing uptime, download rate and snr.
All it needs now is a wav file and a changing icon to go along with the click.
Garcia.
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13015542375.jpg&s=f5
Effect courtesy of G-toggle & GID.
Btw the other desklet is my modded version of whatsmyip - it showing general info from my router (big thanks to ave and pcm), showing uptime, download rate and snr.
All it needs now is a wav file and a changing icon to go along with the click.
Garcia.
#26
thewer
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Posted 15 May 2006 - 04:42 AM
Hi -
@xdeskcal:
Well, I can make it look like the Dashboard dock, but it won't launch desklets/widgets (except if there's a command line for that). For that Ave is developing a special WidgetDock - see here:
http://www.aqua-soft...ead.php?t=31970
If you only want its look however when launching applications, I'm planning to release AveDock also in a normal dock/bar-like look (all icons in a row) once its really finished...
@SirSmiley:
Setting arguments should work - I tried it with setting the filepath to irfanview (C:...iview.exe) and the arguments to an image file (C:...14.png) - the file was opened with irfan on click then... Just in case (as you mentioned the arguments weren't saved either, which should work): Did you press "Enter" after changing the text field? And: Does it work with different arguments?
Regarding the saving: I think I can figure out how to save the config (all parameters) - I just haven't got a clue, how to load them again... But I'll look into it!
@Pcm: Good news again!
@garcia: I'm working on this desklet showing up on pressing a hotkey - just experiencing problems at the moment with BringToFront() and SendToBack() - the commands for switching between desktop level and top of all windows (??!)... But we'll see...
@xdeskcal:
Well, I can make it look like the Dashboard dock, but it won't launch desklets/widgets (except if there's a command line for that). For that Ave is developing a special WidgetDock - see here:
http://www.aqua-soft...ead.php?t=31970
If you only want its look however when launching applications, I'm planning to release AveDock also in a normal dock/bar-like look (all icons in a row) once its really finished...
@SirSmiley:
Setting arguments should work - I tried it with setting the filepath to irfanview (C:...iview.exe) and the arguments to an image file (C:...14.png) - the file was opened with irfan on click then... Just in case (as you mentioned the arguments weren't saved either, which should work): Did you press "Enter" after changing the text field? And: Does it work with different arguments?
Regarding the saving: I think I can figure out how to save the config (all parameters) - I just haven't got a clue, how to load them again... But I'll look into it!
@Pcm: Good news again!
@garcia: I'm working on this desklet showing up on pressing a hotkey - just experiencing problems at the moment with BringToFront() and SendToBack() - the commands for switching between desktop level and top of all windows (??!)... But we'll see...
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Posted 15 May 2006 - 04:55 AM
thewer said:
Hi -
@xdeskcal:
Well, I can make it look like the Dashboard dock, but it won't launch desklets/widgets (except if there's a command line for that). For that Ave is developing a special WidgetDock - see here:
http://www.aqua-soft...ead.php?t=31970
If you only want its look however when launching applications, I'm planning to release AveDock also in a normal dock/bar-like look (all icons in a row) once its really finished...
@xdeskcal:
Well, I can make it look like the Dashboard dock, but it won't launch desklets/widgets (except if there's a command line for that). For that Ave is developing a special WidgetDock - see here:
http://www.aqua-soft...ead.php?t=31970
If you only want its look however when launching applications, I'm planning to release AveDock also in a normal dock/bar-like look (all icons in a row) once its really finished...
thx
looks this
http://xdeskshow.cfishsoft.com/upimages/20...12143616397.gif
#28
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Posted 15 December 2007 - 12:12 PM
Could some one give me the instructions for installing this?
I have just got avescripter and installed that - then downloaded AveDock_11 and extracted it,
Thats as far as I can get
I have just got avescripter and installed that - then downloaded AveDock_11 and extracted it,
Thats as far as I can get
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Posted 15 December 2007 - 12:19 PM
Ignore that - sorted it - too much xmas spirit
#30
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Posted 16 January 2008 - 08:50 PM
Hello everybody!
I just got enough of OD and found out that everything i wanted and more can be done in AveDesk(using v 14). However as i am using Vista Ultimate and I can't drag any icons/exe/anything else to AveDock.
Well i just wanted to get confirmation that AveDock ist mean't to work on Vista.. or am i just stupid..
I just got enough of OD and found out that everything i wanted and more can be done in AveDesk(using v 14). However as i am using Vista Ultimate and I can't drag any icons/exe/anything else to AveDock.
Well i just wanted to get confirmation that AveDock ist mean't to work on Vista.. or am i just stupid..
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thewer
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Posted 17 January 2008 - 09:01 AM
Hi there -
First, welcome to Aqua-soft!
Then, I already did a new version of AveDock/TabbedDock called MorphDock (as it's totally free-form) and you can get it here:
http://spider4webdesign.deviantart.com/art...-1-0-7-45118777
and a skinpack for it here: http://spider4webdesign.deviantart.com/art...h-Dock-56961051
Maybe this one works better for you!
I admit that I don't know, if it works on Vista, as I'm still using XP myself,
nevertheless, make sure, that you got the latest AveScripter version:
1.0.7.5, you can get it here:
http://avedesk.org/desklets/engines/
Then, as the Dock is done in VBScript, it won't recognize, if you drag'n drop a shortcut from the Start menu onto it - try your programs folder instead.
Last but not least, I experienced some problems on some PCs when trying to save a link directly -
that's why there's a "switch" in the MorphDock options (just rightclick an icon), called exe/lnk (see screenshot: http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs17/i/2007/156...r4webdesign.jpg).
So, if you drag something on the options window and nothing happens, just press the switch and it should work...
-First, welcome to Aqua-soft!
Then, I already did a new version of AveDock/TabbedDock called MorphDock (as it's totally free-form) and you can get it here:
http://spider4webdesign.deviantart.com/art...-1-0-7-45118777
and a skinpack for it here: http://spider4webdesign.deviantart.com/art...h-Dock-56961051
Maybe this one works better for you!
I admit that I don't know, if it works on Vista, as I'm still using XP myself,
nevertheless, make sure, that you got the latest AveScripter version:
1.0.7.5, you can get it here:
http://avedesk.org/desklets/engines/
Then, as the Dock is done in VBScript, it won't recognize, if you drag'n drop a shortcut from the Start menu onto it - try your programs folder instead.
Last but not least, I experienced some problems on some PCs when trying to save a link directly -
that's why there's a "switch" in the MorphDock options (just rightclick an icon), called exe/lnk (see screenshot: http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs17/i/2007/156...r4webdesign.jpg).
So, if you drag something on the options window and nothing happens, just press the switch and it should work...
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Posted 17 January 2008 - 10:06 AM
Hello again!
I tried MorphDock before but I didn't try to drag to the options menu...
One question: Should i be able to drag directly to the dock...
Dragging to options pane works when the swich is on ink.
Ok i have attached image. Are the icons i have dragged to the options pane supposed to not resize automatically?
Also the desklet area is vertically limited in Vista so the hanging dock(with the fishman) shows only 2 first icons. (the AveDock shows correctly) (Maybe Vista doesn't let to change the area of the Desklet after it has been created once....)
As a side note: wouldn't it be good so that as default it uses the .exe icon.
I tried MorphDock before but I didn't try to drag to the options menu...
One question: Should i be able to drag directly to the dock...
Dragging to options pane works when the swich is on ink.
Ok i have attached image. Are the icons i have dragged to the options pane supposed to not resize automatically?
Also the desklet area is vertically limited in Vista so the hanging dock(with the fishman) shows only 2 first icons. (the AveDock shows correctly) (Maybe Vista doesn't let to change the area of the Desklet after it has been created once....)
As a side note: wouldn't it be good so that as default it uses the .exe icon.
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#33
thewer
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Posted 22 January 2008 - 09:26 AM
Hi again -
These images look very strange indeed!
I haven't experienced this bug so far and I'm not sure it's Vista-related (You're the first one reporting this problem).
It looks like MorphDock is having problems with reading the skin information (Regarding "change the area of the Desklet after it has been created once") - but this should work, if you installed the latest AveScripter (1.0.7.5).
What you could try is saving the theme with the MorphDock you like and then restart AveDesk. Or maybe try duplicating the Dock after you changed its look.
Regarding the other questions: Dragging directly to the dock should work, too.
Via AveScripter it's not possible however to use the icon of the .exe as default - but it doesn't make much sense anyway, as the standard icons normally come in small resolutions only and look crap if used in a dock...
These images look very strange indeed!
I haven't experienced this bug so far and I'm not sure it's Vista-related (You're the first one reporting this problem).It looks like MorphDock is having problems with reading the skin information (Regarding "change the area of the Desklet after it has been created once") - but this should work, if you installed the latest AveScripter (1.0.7.5).
What you could try is saving the theme with the MorphDock you like and then restart AveDesk. Or maybe try duplicating the Dock after you changed its look.
Regarding the other questions: Dragging directly to the dock should work, too.
Via AveScripter it's not possible however to use the icon of the .exe as default - but it doesn't make much sense anyway, as the standard icons normally come in small resolutions only and look crap if used in a dock...
