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When I do that Bichur I don't see anything listed except Shell Edit/Shell Open

Click the add button and browse for the .exe of graphics software, then move it to top.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Cavan1 on Icon Developer ProblemWebGizmoshttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 List? I have a list? lol When I do that Bichur I don't see anything listed except Shell Edit/Shell Open.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55WebGizmos on Icon Developer ProblemBichurhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744

When I double click on an icon in ID it opens with Paint.net...is this correct?

If you want to use a different editor automatically on double click then in ID, tools, preferences, image editors - add the one you want - then move it up to the top of the list.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Bichur on Icon Developer ProblemWebGizmoshttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 Ahhh...OK.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55WebGizmos on Icon Developer ProblemCavan1http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744

When I double click on an icon in ID it opens with Paint.net...is this correct?

Thats where it opens for me, 47songs had .ico when double clicked in explorer opening in IrfanView not ID.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Cavan1 on Icon Developer ProblemWebGizmoshttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 When I double click on an icon in ID it opens with Paint.net...is this correct? I tried doing the re-association (Tools > Preferences > File Types > select ".ico" > click "Apply") but it still opens with Paint.net. When I tried to method suggested it already had .ico set for the file type. Any other way to correct this? Or is this not a problem?]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55WebGizmos on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744

So I tried double clicking the saved icon. It opened in Irfanview and gave me the option to save as an icon or png file.

Donna,

This sounds like you have Infranview as the default handler for viewing ".ico" files.

If so, what happens if you set IconDeveloper as the associated program for ".ico" files (Tools > Preferences > File Types > select ".ico" > click "Apply"), and then double-click the file to view all the included formats after saving?

I'm not sure that this will make any difference, but it might be worth a try.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Icon Developer ProblemSleeping Dragonhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 Oooops. I confused avatars. I should have said "Thanks SkinStudio" not "thanks Koasati"

Thanks, Skinstudio!!]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Sleeping Dragon on Icon Developer ProblemSleeping Dragonhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 Thanks Koasati.

Also thank you, Aikido Master, Troll and Woman of Melodies. I always learn quite a bit from eves dropping on threads like this.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Sleeping Dragon on Icon Developer ProblemSkinStudiohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744
Also notice that in current ID in the Explorer's thumbnail view the icon shown is the antialiased XP icon, which I do not think was always the case before.

We had to change sort order of icons in IconDeveloper in preparation for Windows Vista and its 256x256 image format and also to make it compliant with Microsoft's guidelines better. I will look closer into the issue as IconDeveloper.13 is still under development (Beta).

I hope it helps.

If there are any actualy problems with using the icons in apps like OD or DX, please let me know and I shall investigate the matter further.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55SkinStudio on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Donna,

You did double-click the saved icon to verify that the other sizes were missing from the format didn't you?

Have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling IconDeveloper yet?

If not, you might try uninstalling > rebooting > go into "Start\Run\type: regedit" and delete the IconDeveloper key (folder in left pane) if they exist, from the following keys (folders in left pane):

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop

Make sure there is no leftover IconDeveloper folder in "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop" folder, and then reinstall IconDeveloper.

This will reset IconDeveloper as a clean install.

if I use the "Right-click icon > Export as image" command - I get a "Save as" dialog.

i get that, but nothing show up anywhere
if i right click the image and choose export selected > as pngs, then it works

but it still hasn't helped Donna.

i just followed your instructions above Donna, converted image to icon, choose a 128x128, highlighted it, then file > save as & it saved it as a 128x128 ico]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Bichur on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Nothing if I use the "File > Export icon as image file", if I use the "Right-click icon > Export as image" command - I get a "Save as" dialog.

Perhaps if Donna removes the "32 x 32 Windows XP" from the left hand list, and then reinserts it below the "48 x 48 Windows XP" listing, it would correct the issue.....

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Icon Developer ProblemBichurhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 now try this:

open an icon and export icon as image file. it used to just automatically create a 128x128 png]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Bichur on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Note - if I use the default ".ico" in "Save as type:" list, the end result is a 128 x 128 icon (".ico") file......

Sorry, can't seem to reproduce in version 1.2.0.....

Forgot about the splash screen.

Okay, so I select "Convert to icon" > Add file format dialog pops up > select my sizes (first time only, then the formats are already in list) > use File > Save as > select "All Files" in "Save as type:" drop-down list in Save dialog > add ".png" to file name > 128 x 128 .png now exists as saved file.

One thing I noticed, is that the 32 x 32 is the only file format set when the "Add file format" dialog pops-up the first time.....

What else am I missing to reproduce the issue?

"convert image" option,

Hey Cork. When you open ID, 3rd item down on the welcome screen that you probably close when it comes up. Kinda looks like a splash screen.

Options are:

New Icon

Open Icon

Convert Image to Icon

Recolor Icons

Down at the bottom is a check box that says 'show this welcome screen at startup' - which it will do if you left it checked.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Bichur on Icon Developer ProblemCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Donna,

Can you export it to the file type you want in the size you want?

I use version 1.2.0, build 1066 and do not see a "convert image" option, just a "File > New > Icon from image file" which then opens a format dialog to set the sizes I want - so the "non-beta" version may be different than what you are using.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Sleeping Dragon on Icon Developer Problemc242http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744 http://www.wincustomize.com/Forums.aspx?ForumID=286&AID=94263#737800]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/94744Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55c242 on Icon Developer ProblemSembetuhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 Um, the new IE logo (IE7) is green. I have it. I use it. It is included with Vista as well. These icons are nice, but unforunately a fake.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Sembetu on Official?? Vista Icons linkskweezerhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 You can read about the icons and windows xp-vista transformation pack at

Link]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55skweezer on Official?? Vista Icons linkkona0197http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357

if anyone here......say.....wants to make a package of them that would be great! (lol)

Agreed.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55kona0197 on Official?? Vista Icons linkdj_cityboyhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 yeah i agree i do wish these were in an Iconpackage format already!

they are wicked icons though, i have had em for a couple o days now but have no clue what to do with em"

if anyone here......say.....wants to make a package of them that would be great! (lol)

cityboy]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55dj_cityboy on Official?? Vista Icons linka widgethttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 They really look like the original vista icons!
only need a widget, that shows the Drive free- and full-space
like vista does.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55a widget on Official?? Vista Icons linkthecat2000http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 Not worried if there official or not

- they look like nice icons - much better than winxp's anyway

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55thecat2000 on Official?? Vista Icons linkPurrBallhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 I just create an iconpackage by drag-drop.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55PurrBall on Official?? Vista Icons linkkona0197http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 It would help if they worked with Iconpackager. I have no idea how to install them unless I must do it one by one.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55kona0197 on Official?? Vista Icons link_TAPPER_http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357

I agree with Bakerstreet. However, I really don't care about the Windows GUI, that's what I have Stardock for

I second that!]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55_TAPPER_ on Official?? Vista Icons linkDragon Stylehttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 Very Nice Icons

and thanks a lot for sharing the link

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Dragon Style on Official?? Vista Icons linkgfcentral002http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 it's a farely nice complete looking set though- better than the ones i've seen on here anyways *which all looked like they were the same thing to me* there's a lot of "Vista" icon sets floating around - i nabbed mine by making a package of it when i used one of the transformation packs

*most complete set i could get myself*]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55gfcentral002 on Official?? Vista Icons linkIsland Doghttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 I agree with Bakerstreet. However, I really don't care about the Windows GUI, that's what I have Stardock for.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Island Dog on Official?? Vista Icons linkbakerstreethttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 I'm not gonna bother to download them, but honestly nothing would surprise me. When I finally got XP I expected something snazzy, and honestly the UI and icons they bothered to revamp were cheesy compared to what amateurs make at Wincusto.

But like I said on another article, that isn't their priority. They have enough trouble with function that I suppose any time they spent on form would get thrown in their face when the first virii hit.

It just seems like when they DO decide to change the looks of something, they could make it as good looking as possible. The default XP UI is sad, so honestly if these ended up being the icons, it wouldn't surprise me.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55bakerstreet on Official?? Vista Icons linkhorizonhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357

originally ported by nX07
hacked to work with xp by Mike_Wilson

Icons now work like normal xp icons with no errors.

I'd say that explains it]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55horizon on Official?? Vista Icons linkhorizonhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 Thanks for the link, they could be official seeing as how the beta is out now. But an official release? nope.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55horizon on Official?? Vista Icons linkIsland Doghttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357 I'm sure Vista "icons" will be the next things here since they have already made 100 bootskins about it.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/83357Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Island Dog on Official?? Vista Icons linkCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691 Is your monitor white point (usually found under "Color" category) set to 9300K by chance?

If so, change to 6500K, this is the temp that is considered closest to daylight and is used for calibrating gamma.

Other than that, I am out of ideas.

Sorry.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Installing Illustratortjesterbhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691 Maybe this will help:

To create and load a monitor profile using Apple's Display Calibrator in Mac OS X:

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Displays.

2. Click the Color tab.

3. Click Calibrate.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Enter a name for the profile, and then click Create. The ICC profile is selected in the Color tab and saved in the default profile folder:

-- Users/ [user name] /Library/ColorSync/Profiles

Info from:http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/329486.html]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55tjesterb on Installing IllustratorCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691 Donna,

I have no experience with Mac computers, so may be of limited (or no) help.

Are you using a calibration tool other than Adobe Gamma to calibrate? If so, you will probably want to keep Adobe Gamma from running at start-up.

In Windows, Illustrator automatically installs the Adobe Gamma utility by default, and it is set to run in the background. The user can use either a third party utility to calibrate the monitor color display settings, or use the Adobe Gamma.

You can stop Adobe Gamma utility from running in the background in Windows via "Run > msconfig > startup tab > deselect both Adobe Gamma options.

If you are not using Adobe Gamma, you might try using it (I believe it is found via "Apple menu > Control Panels > Adobe Gamma.cpl").

Make sure to set your monitor control settings first, then use a grey background with 128 values in each of the RGB, then run the Adobe Gamma "step-by-step" wizard.

Outside of that, I do not have many ideas due to it being a Mac (perhaps video drivers).

Sorry if this does not help.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Installing IllustratorHippyhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/80691Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Hippy on Installing IllustratorCorky_Ohttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787 Donna,

I would recommend saving your theme, then deleting the cache, which is the "ObjectDockPlus" folder found in "C:\Documents and Settings\"user account"\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder (where "C" is the letter drive, and "user account" is the name on account when logged in).

Note - use "Tools > Folder Options > View tab" to select "Show hidden files and folders" if you cannot see "Local Settings" folder in the address above.

If that does not work, then move all your downloaded images, backgrounds, etc. to a temporary folder as Bichur suggested. Then do a "Uninstall > reboot > delete ObjectDock sub-directory in "C:\Program Files\Stardock" folder, and any cache mentioned above > reinstall ObjectDock Plus and test using the default theme.

If all goes well, move or copy your saved files back to the sub-directory and test your theme. If the problem appears again, try deleting the theme and the cache, then load ObjectDock Plus again (the default theme will appear) and try rebuilding your theme from scratch.

If the problem appears this time, and the default theme works correctly, you can be fairly certain that one of the components in your theme is at fault.

Process of elimination must commence.

]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Corky_O on Corrupted ZIP file in OD+ propertiesBichurhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787 You could move them all out to another folder first.

Curious, I looked in my OD folder (I don't have plus) but I don't have any zipped files in it.

Did you maybe move a zip in there somewhere and it's corrupt? I'm thinking maybe you have one in there somewhere. I'd look in there first.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/77787Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Bichur on Corrupted ZIP file in OD+ propertiesXXhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198 Converting a raster picture to vector always makes it a little more cartoony.

How big is that picture? If you has object desktop, there's a program that convert PNG into pretty good icons. My brother, which is not a good artist, made a amazing thumb drive icon that way.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55XX on How to make a bitmap graphic look it's cleanestKeithMacDonaldhttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198 ok there is a peice of Corel software that does it, be prepared for a lot of vectors, though.]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55KeithMacDonald on How to make a bitmap graphic look it's cleanestKoasatihttp://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198Any kind of help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

My advice would be ..... stop using someone elses graphics to convert, and make your own. You can create them as vector from the start that way. ]]>http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198http://donnag.joeuser.com/article/70198Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:55 -04002008-07-25T20:29:55Koasati on How to make a bitmap graphic look it's cleanest