Zu,

this is going to use my new "Desktop Midgets" platform.



I'm thinking no bigger than 256px.



If you mean warez...then no, your computer will burst into flames!
If you mean run as a gadget, I guess I could make an additional gadget.

Getting there.

Looking very good SirSmiley, excellent job you and your friends are doing.     

Looks awesom!

I'll give you a dollar if you can have teh widget read another folder for audio files. 
I have some Christmas midi that would be perfect 

The audio shouldn't be a problem.

I've created a Folder for this over at Box.net. So, here's the links
The Main Project Folder
The Project Feed for that folder

Some notes:

* It's only an object & I won't put it into widget format until I hit beta
* On first run you'll get errors, you'll need to change the paths in the main script.
* It's an alpha hence there are some bugs & loose ends. Don't point them out as I'm aware of the issues and you'll just be wasting my time.

Got another alpha up. It's pretty much a beta. Alpha3

The base script is in the black square and you'll need to change one parameter to point to the folder.



To Do/Needed:
* The general layout is done. Anyone want to do the GUI?
* Need to add a music tab & figure out a way to run this? Ideas? Every hour or something?
* Need PNG Animation(s) to script this section
* Need to add Countdown feature

I'm afraid I can't really offer anything other than encouragement, but this sounds like a really nifty idea!

Check here for the Original customizable DX tree by Psimaster. it may lend some ideas or inspiration.
Christmas Tree
By PsiMaster

Thanks. As usual I forgot to think about using some of the built in DesktopX functionality.

This is a smashing thread SirSmiley, thanks

[Update] Another alpha. Put the script into the object so, it's a bit cluttered but, adequately commented.

On first run you will be prompted to browse for the main folder. You can create, save and open tree configs and add/remove decorations. I've included some documentation on that.

The sounds panel will display sounds and let you test each one. The animated decorations panel will work the same as the decorations panel, just need to add in the settings form, etc.

Here's the link Community Christmas Tree Alpha 5

Edit: I just realized it's only been six days since starting this. Actually pretty good. Guess I should've put in more than 2 or 3 hours each day and it'd be done.

I'm having trouble getting the tree to show up. :NOTSURE: I'll try again tomorrow.

Edit: Ok. Now I see what you mean. Compiled to a widget & moved base folder to another
folder now have the same issue. Cleaned all caches & still exists.
For those who say persist storage doesn't work, I say pffft as it keeps persisting
my old location. I'm done for night & gone tomorrow and sad to say as I've got
animated decorations working and you can add a sound to any of the tree ornaments.
If I get some time in the morning I'll see if I can correct this.

Note: I've annoyed myself & added to many steps So, I'm going to change the following.

* No edit toolbar.
* No more add button. Edit will open the panel.
* Main toolbar will expand in edit mode with clear & size buttons.

So Its christmas day, quickly give us that nice gadget..

Probably could've done a half-completed gadget but, my primary focus is on making a decent widget also have been away for the holidays.

Edit: Fixed the issue. This includes both widget & object versions. On first run you will see a browse dialog. Browse to and select the folder that holds all the sub folders.
One major issue to fix with the animated decorations and some clean up plus GUI then it's done.

Alpha 6

Edit: Jan 3/08 I'm going to push this back to next fall. If anyone has any major issue with that just pm me otherwise I've penciled it in for October.

Bump

I second that bump, what happened to this groovy lttle project, that looked wicked!

 

Only 5 days to go..