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DesktopX 3 is geeting to be one of the most annoying programs I use.

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Reply #26 May 31, 2005 5:56:28 AM
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Yes, I know, but client seems to run faster on this comp, plus I cant mess anything up o Client. ;o)

What skin is that?
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Reply #27 May 31, 2005 10:19:00 AM
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Thats the Star Wars alienware skin, I think.
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Reply #28 May 31, 2005 11:30:50 AM
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You guys do know you can set the builder to be default right?


Yes i know but don't bother with me, i'm not a "real" DX user for now. I hope i become one someday.

DX is a very powerful tool, i just need more time to understand it better.
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Reply #29 May 31, 2005 11:43:46 AM
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I just want to make sure we're on the same page - we want to make sure we address things you guys want changed.  But at the same time, i don't want to change things simply because some of you don't want to have to spend any time getting used to legitimate changes in DesktopX 3.

The DesktopX Builder app only has 3 pages of settings with preferences being one page with only a couple of options.  Power users certainly would prefer to have DesktopX builder be the default but the average, casual, user does not.

I do think we should probably have the option up on installing to set that item though.

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Reply #30 May 31, 2005 1:58:05 PM
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i have it set to run builder by default but i see the dialog brad has shown each and every time i boot up the machine. i see no reason for it to display after each boot. maybe my system is hosed, tho.
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Reply #31 May 31, 2005 2:44:34 PM
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Also, how do I set antialiasing? The DX3 setting is making a lot of my text look bad (low res screen here.).
I just want to make sure we're on the same page - we want to make sure we address things you guys want changed. But at the same time, i don't want to change things simply because some of you don't want to have to spend any time getting used to legitimate changes in DesktopX 3.

I hope you'll please change it so that I dont have to close DX3 to get back into client.

A little option on the DX context menu such as 'Switch to DesktopX Bulider' and 'Switch to DesktopX Client' for ease of use.
spend any time getting used to legitimate changes in DesktopX 3

Here it's not a matter of getting used to, its not having to shut the whole program down. If you set Builder to be the default, then there is no way to get into client unless you choose not to have Builder to be the default, but then you still would have to close the program and start it again.

Again, please put a switching link into the context menu in the next build (even beta) that comes out and see the reactions.
I know I'll be one saying 'woohoo.'
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Reply #32 May 31, 2005 2:45:44 PM
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Oh, and I found a bug: Sometimes in the object's properties box where the image is upposed to be theere is just a down arrow in a box. I noticed this on the banners on SDC once also.


If possible (it may be a Windows problem) this should probably be fixed also.
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Reply #33 May 31, 2005 7:03:42 PM
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Hmm, just noticed some of the DX 32x32 icons have black where the shadows should be.

Or is that 'Something that I need to get used to'?
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Reply #34 May 31, 2005 7:48:09 PM
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Skinner Meowy ...sarcasm isn't appropriate.  It can also be 'annoying'.....
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Reply #35 June 1, 2005 2:51:45 PM
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Skinner Meowy ...sarcasm isn't appropriate. It can also be 'annoying'.....


I know it isn't appropriate. Just wanted to express my feelings.

It can only be annoying if it is used over and over in the same way.
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Reply #36 June 1, 2005 4:36:24 PM
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It can only be annoying if it is used over and over in the same way.

No....once is annoying.  It's generally referred to as 'the lowest form of wit'.

Sometimes I seem to be too subtle for my own good.  For "isn't appropriate" read "insulting".....

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Reply #37 June 1, 2005 5:08:13 PM
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I'm not even sure what Meowy is talking about.  IconX handles icon text and it is configurable.
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Reply #38 June 1, 2005 6:14:00 PM
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I'm not even sure what Meowy is talking about. IconX handles icon text and it is configurable.


Now I'm lost too.

If you're talking about icons, let's have a look:


See how 48x48 icons look perfect, but on 32x32 the blends are right, but the shadow is black?
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Reply #39 June 1, 2005 9:55:09 PM
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Meowy, this has nothign at all to do with DesktopX. Now you're totally off on a tangent. 

Look closely as your screenshot -- you're using 32x32 true color icons there (Windows 2000/Windows 98, etc.) , not the Windows XP 32x32.  You should be posting this into a tech support forum or something.

Let's stay focused my friends..

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Reply #40 June 2, 2005 5:54:51 AM
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Those are the stock DX icons...
Nothing to do with me.

Yesterday in DX I just assumed that DX would save my theme when I closed it (Im still used to DX2 here), but when I opened it back up, it wasnt saved.
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Reply #41 June 2, 2005 6:29:51 AM
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Well, i was this close--- to buying desktopx3 this morning untill i read this thread


~I too have had desktopX for a long time and I'm just starting to use it. Im lucky enpugh to have someone that coaches me on what to do and where to start. The program is great, just a bit complicated for people like me that need easier directions. But, once you learn the basics..your in business.
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Reply #42 June 4, 2005 6:09:03 PM
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DesktopX saves my desktop just fine. But it doesn't save widget layouts. Maybe it should do that too.
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Reply #43 June 5, 2005 10:36:45 AM
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it doesn't save widget layouts


I know. That is a shame......

Can someone please revamp the widget engine??? Pleeeaaassse???????
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Reply #44 June 5, 2005 11:36:18 AM
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Revamp the widget engine?

Right now, you can right-click on a widget and set it to come back on auto-start. The feature being discussed is a way for th ewidget manager to make all the widgets automatically re-start.  It has nothing to do with widgets or anything but rather what should be auto-loaded. 

 

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Reply #45 June 5, 2005 11:44:14 AM
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Revamp the widget engine?
Right now, you can right-click on a widget and set it to come back on auto-start. The feature being discussed is a way for th ewidget manager to make all the widgets automatically re-start. It has nothing to do with widgets or anything but rather what should be auto-loaded.


what about making them remember their positions as stated above ^^^^^^^^^^^^?
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Reply #46 June 5, 2005 11:53:58 AM
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Reply #47 June 5, 2005 4:09:18 PM
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what about making them remember their positions as stated above ^^^^^^^^^^^^?


And if they figure that technology out, maybe they can apply it to IconX.

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Reply #48 June 5, 2005 7:08:46 PM
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Widgets already remember their position, Meowy. Automatically.
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Reply #49 June 6, 2005 6:43:55 PM
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Widgets already remember their position, Meowy. Automatically.


They aren't in this house.

DX objects also dont remember their settings. (ie: alarms)
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Reply #50 June 9, 2005 5:49:14 AM
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hmmmmm
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