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Reply to DesktopX 4 and DesktopX 4 Pro Beta Updates in WinCustomize News Stardock Forums

Does anybody know where I can get 3.96? I've got 4 but don't have a key, and as has been discussed, 3.5 is really borked up. I need 3.96 Pro.

RightClick and the Taskbar in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I'm using RightClick instead of my taskbar. Hence, I've got my taskbar hidden. The problem is, it won't stay hidden. This usually happens when clicking or double-clicking on a System Tray item in the RightClick menu. Is there some other way to keep the taskbar hidden?

Reply to Any way to create/modify zip files? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

It was. Thank you.

Command Line Parameters - I figured it out! in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

First, this only works with DesktopX Professional. 1. Use WMI to get the command line parameters. In the following example, my program is named backup.exe. What is returned by objItem.CommandLine is the complete command line, including path to the program. example of what's returned: "C:\Program Files\Stardock\My Apps\backup.exe" parameters Note that the path and file name are quoted. 2. Here is the script I use. You'll have to

Any way to create/modify zip files? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Okay, here comes another, probably stupid, question. Is there any mechanism for DesktopX scripts to create/access/modify zip files? I've written a backup program, which works well enough for disk to disk backups. The next logical step in its evolution, however, is to be able to have compressed backups. Jay

Reply to Front most application in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Loads of help. (hmph... smilies aren't working)

Front most application in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Is there a way to tell if my application is the foremost application? Jay

Any way to get command line arguments? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I need to be able to read command line arguments for an application I've written. Anyone know how/if it's possible?

Run in separated thread doesn't work as compiled program in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I've written a widget that uses a script that has the attribute "Run in separated thread" checked. It works properly under DesktopX Pro Builder. Running it separately as a widget (not under builder) or compiling it to a stand alone program and running it, and the script now grabs 100% of the time and won't let me use the other buttons which don't run under a separate thread. That's a BIG problem. <br

Reply to How do you specify file type... in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I don't believe that will work as Type only recognizes certain key words.

How do you specify file type... in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Here's a snippet of my code: Widget.AddPreference "SSName" Widget.Preference("SSName").Type = "File" Widget.Preference("SSName").Caption = "Screensaver File" Widget.Preference("SSName").DefaultValue = "scrnsave.scr" This creates a [Browse] button in the preferences dialog. The problem is, it shows every file. Is there a way to specify which file types I want to be seen. Ex: *.scr

Reply to How do you launch an application in DesktopX Development WinCustomize Forums

But seriously, within a widget, how can I launch an application without the user doing something (like the Task Scheduler does). What I want to do is write a widget that launches a screensaver between certain hours.

How do you launch an application in DesktopX Development WinCustomize Forums

Without using a button, is it possible to launch an external application?

CPU Frequency in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I used to be able to get my CPU's clock frequency, but after reloading the OS and Stardock, it isn't working. I suspect that I had a plugin. Does anyone know of a plugin for get the CPU clock frequency?

Reply to Force Restart or launch external application in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Okay, I figured out how to launch a program. Now I'm getting "A required privilege is not held by the client."

Reply to Force Restart or launch external application in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Thanks. I'm really new to this. I know a lot of VBScript, but the system hooks are foreign to me. How do I launch a bat file from within my script?

Force Restart or launch external application in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I need to know how to do a system restart, or at least, launch an external program.

Reply to Object.Sleep crashing DesktopX in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Thanks thomassen. I figured out what I was doing wrong with Timer. I've got my stuff working now.

Object.Sleep crashing DesktopX in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Every time I try to use Object.Sleep, DesktopX crashes. X-( I've given up trying to use it. I need another way to slow down a picture viewer. I really don't want to use OnTimer. Any ideas?

How do I create cursors? in CursorFX Stardock Forums

What program is needed to edit/create CursorXP Themes?