Need DockIcon for my DockLet

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Hello group,

I am programming a DockLet for network activity to replace the double computers in XP that blink red while inward/outward traffic takes place.

Now, I am pretty good at programming but lack skills in the graphic editing capabilities.

I require a DockIcon to represent net activity. Animation on this activity can be color changes such as XP uses now and will be accomplished by overlaying a mask on top of the original icon. One idea I was thinking of was having two Alien Computer cases, linked together with a cord and animating the grills in front from black to red.

Now, I have seen these type of icons here, I do not believe it is right to use other artist's creations. Are there any artists here who can make me a set to use. Rough images are ok to start with as I am far from code completion. Final art will be used when complete.

If this project works the artist's name will be included, of course, along with mine on release. When complete I will upload to WinCustomize. I am using the ObjectDock SDK if this makes a difference.

Needed:
- Main Icon (256x256)
- overlay with (for example) Alien grills off for 1st computer (Just the grills)
- overlay with Alien grills off for 2st computer
- overlay with Alien grills on for 1st computer
- overlay with Alien grills on for 2st computer

An Alien Computer is only an idea. You artists will most likely have much better thoughts on this.

I any account, I do not know what to expect in responce to this and will wait to see what transpires from this post. In the event that nothing good comes from this, I will make programmer graphics.

Thanks...
iQix

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
In the event that nothing good comes from this, I will make programmer graphics.
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NOOOOOO!!!!  Anythign but that!
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well, with all the replies, I will modify someones icon for personal testing and worry about that in the end. I could learn how to use the graphical tools I have but I was trying to stay away from it. There are so many good graphic designers here and they would only have to rework an existing one.

Or, like the referal I have on this message, go external to better hunting grounds, Google.

iQix
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try this thread.....WWW Link it's just what you're looking for.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Lantec. Left a message in the thread.

EDIT:
Ignore request. Problem solved.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
iQix, Did you continue developing this Docklet? As you mentioned, I was able to download it, but it will not work anymore.