How do I make a docklet for Open Office?

Or is there already one made and I can't find it?

from Stardock Forums
I am trying to find or make a docklet for Open Office that is similar to the weather docklet. I would like an Open Office icon and at mouse over it expands into the individual Open Office apps and I can then select which app I want to run. I have searched and search but I can't seem to find anything. I should mention that I just installed ObjectDock a few days ago and I am still feeling my way around. I would appreciate any help you guys can give a newbie.
Thanks.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Create a folder with the OoO apps in it
In OD add a "New Custom Flyout Menu"
Browse to the folder you just made
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Create a folder with the OoO apps in it
In OD add a "New Custom Flyout Menu"
Browse to the folder you just made
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Yep! That'll do it.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am trying to find or make a docklet for Open Office that is similar to the weather docklet. I would like an Open Office icon and at mouse over it expands into the individual Open Office apps and I can then select which app I want to run. I have searched and search but I can't seem to find anything. I should mention that I just installed ObjectDock a few days ago and I am still feeling my way around. I would appreciate any help you guys can give a newbie.Thanks.
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Unless I'm missing something, and I could be, I don't think the "on mouseover" part is possible. You actually have to click on the icon to open the flyout menu.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
I am using the free version ( I don't know if that makes a difference)and when I look in OD, I don't see the option to add a "New Custom Flyout Menu". I hate to be a bother but I did say I was a newbie.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You actually have to click on the icon to open the flyout menu.
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True dat
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am using the free version ( I don't know if that makes a difference)and when I look in OD, I don't see the option to add a "New Custom Flyout Menu". I hate to be a bother but I did say I was a newbie.
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Ummm . . yeah.  No free love I don't think.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, you have to click the fly-out open! I created an office fly-out and it does work. All you have to do is create a folder with all of the office applications' shortcuts, then on an existing dock create a new custome fly-out and point it to your new office shortcut folder.

May I also suggest an office single tab as well? It's a great space saver, unless you prefer auto hide.

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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
He can't do any of that on the free verison. Flyouts and tabs/multiple docks are only available with the Plus version.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am using the free version ( I don't know if that makes a difference)and when I look in OD, I don't see the option to add a "New Custom Flyout Menu". I hate to be a bother but I did say I was a newbie.
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Bump!

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Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
ouch!! Guess I'll have to spring for the Plus version. Thanks for all the replies guys. I appreciate it.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, you have to click the fly-out open! I created an office fly-out and it does work. All you have to do is create a folder with all of the office applications' shortcuts, then on an existing dock create a new custome fly-out and point it to your new office shortcut folder. May I also suggest an office single tab as well? It's a great space saver, unless you prefer auto hide.Shot below:This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1280x1024.  
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Whoa, wait a second. how do you get just one tab to swing out like that?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and also where/what runs that itunes desklet? its great looking, and i've been wanting something similar.
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top
I upgraded to Plus. thanks for the instructions, worked perfectly.
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Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I upgraded to Plus. thanks for the instructions, worked perfectly.
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Another happy camper! Go to the screeshot gallery to see all the really kewl things this stuff can do! 

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Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Whoa, wait a second. how do you get just one tab to swing out like that?
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That's right TIF! The single tabs shoots in and out like drawers on mouse over, they are simple and fast! But you didn't have to go any further than the forum you posted to find this out, I left you a screen shot there with an open single tab too. ;) 

Click on the link that Bebi Bulma set up on comment #12 and it'll take you to the Single Tab instructional by one of the best dock designers around, Messiah1.

The only step I didn't see that's probably too minor to mention is the fact that once your tab is set up and in the desired position, you may have to right click it and tell it to "Attach To Edge", then click away from it so it can close.

Other than that Playboy go for it, you won't be disappointed!

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Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Totally off topic...

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Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
cplair: Your desktop rocks! Where can I find all that?
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