Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| Object Dock!
I tried this little program way back when, and it seemed a bit buggy. It is now at version 1.05, so I gave it another try. This thing works smooth as can be, and can be a total replacement for all those desktop icons.It even auto hides for a totally clean desktop! Heres a description and link!
"ObjectDock is a program that allows you to have a nice animated launchbar/taskbar on your screen that reacts to your mouse when you mouse over it. In short, it's a task bar and program launcher that does it with style".
»www.majorgeeks.com/download2912.html
And a screeny!
Keizer |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| I found a really good source for icons to use with object dock. Heres the link and a few more screenshots.
Keizer
»www.skinbase.org/section.php?sections=OD |
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howie
Premium,MVM
join:2003-04-08
Little Falls, NJ
1 edit | reply to Keizer
YIKES!!!!!!!!
You have bugs all over your hard disk!  |
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FastEddie
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Don't just add icons add some Docklets 
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| reply to howie
said by howie  :YIKES!!!!!!!! You have bugs all over your hard disk! Thats my Ad-Aware icon Howie. It was actually listed as a pest patrol icon, but I will definately know what program it is for with the bugs all over it!
Keizer |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| reply to FastEddie
said by FastEddie :Don't just add icons add some Docklets Thanks Fast eddy, I forgot about that feature!
Keizer |
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steven s
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Dearborn, MI
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said by howie :YIKES!!!!!!!! You have bugs all over your hard disk! It is a Windows machine. |
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MattUK
Premium
join:2003-03-23
UK | reply to Keizer
Wow! Nice one, thanks |
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Nogard is me
Premium
join:2004-01-08
Columbus, OH
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So this program take you're icons on your desktop and put them in a toolbar? If that's the case wouldn't it be easier to make a folder and put all you desktop items in it and than clicking on your taskbar and highlighting toolbar and clicking newtool bar and clicking on your new folder you just made for the items that was on your desktop? |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| said by Nogard is me :So this program take you're icons on your desktop and put them in a toolbar? If that's the case wouldn't it be easier to make a folder and put all you desktop items in it and than clicking on your taskbar and highlighting toolbar and clicking newtool bar and clicking on your new folder you just made for the items that was on your desktop? Well how boring is that?? 
Keizer |
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Nogard is me
Premium
join:2004-01-08
Columbus, OH | reply to Keizer
How much Mem does OD use? Does it cause problems with screensaver mode? |
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BlitzenZeus
Burnt Out Cynic
Premium,MVM
join:2000-01-13
Beaverton, OR | reply to Keizer
No thanks, my auto-hiding toolbars work fine for me, and provide a clean desktop not riddled with icons. That uses more memory than its worth. |
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heels_fan
1.20.09 The start of Socialism
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join:2003-02-07
Columbia, TN | reply to Keizer
how do you create a new icon..i want the pinglet docklet to show |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
| reply to Nogard is me
I am not at my PC, but I do know on my system when I am scanning through all the icons, and it is going through the animation process, my cpu usage goes to about 25%, but goes back down to nothing after the selected program is chosen. Not sure what memory use it has while sitting un-used and hidden. I will check when I am back at my PC.
Keizer |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
Premium,MVM
join:2003-01-20
| reply to BlitzenZeus
said by BlitzenZeus :No thanks, my auto-hiding toolbars work fine for me, and provide a clean desktop not riddled with icons. That uses more memory than its worth. Well I am one of the rare ones that installed memory to use it, not protect it like a newborn baby!
Keizer |
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Nogard is me
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Columbus, OH | reply to Keizer
OK Cool. |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
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join:2003-01-20
2 edits | reply to Nogard is me
said by Nogard is me ::) How much Mem does OD use? Does it cause problems with screensaver mode? Ok, back at my PC. My screenshot shows the memory use for object dock. I have seen it as low as 412K when not using it. The program does not have any CPU usage when running and idle. On my system, it does tap into the cpu pretty good (50%) when running the mouse cursor back and forth over all the icons. But then that causes constant animation, which is always a cpu intesive task.Plus that is something you would not be doing, unless you are bored and looking for something to do! Keep in mind that OD has settings for Transition smoothness/speed options. You can adjust these settings if you have a slower system.
Keizer |
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Bowserman
join:2003-04-15
Australia
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Been using ObjectDock for a while now and I love it .
To get really nice icons/png's to use on your dock, you can use a program like icon sushito convert ico's to png and vice versa. If your not afraid to part with a bit of cash, then I recommend Axialis Iconworkshop. Once purchased, you get free upgrades for life . It even comes with a Photoshop plugin which is great to make your own or just modify existing ico/png's.
A few good places for ico's and png's:
»www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showforum=67
»icons.deviantart.com/os/win/
»www.aqua-soft.org/board/forumdis···php?f=41 - MAY need to register to get some.
»www.aero-soft.com/board/forumdis···php?f=39 - MAY need to register to get some.
And a good place for Docklets, Docklet backgrounds, Dock icons etc, etc...is here:
»www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=29 - MAY need to register to get them.
Best regards,
Jade.
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Nogard is me
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join:2004-01-08
Columbus, OH | reply to Keizer
Keizer, when you install and run it does it take your Icons off your desktop or do you have to put them in there? If you have to put them in there is it just shortcuts? |
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Keizer
I'M Your Huckleberry
Premium,MVM
join:2003-01-20
1 edit | said by Nogard is me :Keizer, when you install and run it does it take your Icons off your desktop or do you have to put them in there? If you have to put them in there is it just shortcuts? After installation, it has a clock, and my computer, and a few others if I remeber correctly. It does not automatically put all your desktop icons in the list for you. You just have to drag and drop them to customize it. You can also take the ones out that you don't want. You will want to get custom icons to use because the originals are a little blurred when they are magnafied.
And yes, they are just shortcuts!
Keizer |
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