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Post by The Jackal on Nov 20, 2023 14:28:05 GMT -8
hi, question about throbber. It came with which tools/program? Oh, that's Classic Explorer Extensions by ephemeralViolette. It's a throbber + new classic address bar. Link to it is here: github.com/ephemeralViolette/ClassicExplorer |
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Post by OrthodoxWin32 on Nov 20, 2023 16:00:26 GMT -8
This looks awesome ! Is there a compiled version ? |
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Post by The Jackal on Nov 20, 2023 17:36:32 GMT -8
This looks awesome ! Is there a compiled version ? I compiled the dll using VS 2022 and I've attached it to this post. You need some net framework version/C++/ some kind of runtime for it to work though, but I'm not sure which sadly. It's all skinned with XP in mind, but you alter the resources with Resource Editor. EDIT: It's Visual C++ Runtime you need. Not sure exact which one, but I had a look in Craft's Project 2k and saw what was installed. I'm pretty sure it's 2010, but downloading and installing 2015 wouldn't hurt either.  Attachments:ClassicExplorer.dll (106 KB)
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Post by kamuisuki on Nov 20, 2023 21:28:21 GMT -8
Sankyu, by the way where this dll is supposed to be on windows?
You are all to skilled for common people, all seems logic for us , but not for all ^^'
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Post by AnyKey on Nov 20, 2023 23:26:41 GMT -8
Sankyu, by the way where this dll is supposed to be on windows? You are all to skilled for common people, all seems logic for us , but not for all ^^' Put the dll anywhere you want and register it using regsvr32. |
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Post by kamuisuki on Nov 21, 2023 1:18:18 GMT -8
i see, sankyu ^∆^
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Post by OrthodoxWin32 on Nov 21, 2023 2:55:26 GMT -8
I compiled the dll using VS 2022 and I've attached it to this post. You need some net framework version/C++/ some kind of runtime for it to work though, but I'm not sure which sadly. It's all skinned with XP in mind, but you alter the resources with Resource Editor. EDIT: It's Visual C++ Runtime you need. Not sure exact which one, but I had a look in Craft's Project 2k and saw what was installed. I'm pretty sure it's 2010, but downloading and installing 2015 wouldn't hurt either. Thank you.
What would be great is an extension like this to recreate a menu bar, with the possibility of obtaining the style of Windows 95/NT4 or that of Windows 98/2000 or that of XP. I don't think there's anything more difficult to write than an extension for a classic address bar.
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Post by rnk on Jan 6, 2024 11:34:05 GMT -8
Been a while:  How did you make the "Go" button transparent? I can't seem to change the icon through resource tuner to a transparent bmp file without breaking it. |
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Post by The Jackal on Jan 10, 2024 8:32:47 GMT -8
How did you make the "Go" button transparent? I can't seem to change the icon through resource tuner to a transparent bmp file without breaking it. Try these ones. Attachments:Downloads.7z (403 B)
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Post by rnk on Jan 10, 2024 9:49:06 GMT -8
How did you make the "Go" button transparent? I can't seem to change the icon through resource tuner to a transparent bmp file without breaking it. Try these ones. Thank you! It worked. |
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Post by raminmahzad on Jan 19, 2024 20:08:39 GMT -8
This looks awesome ! Is there a compiled version ? I compiled the dll using VS 2022 and I've attached it to this post. You need some net framework version/C++/ some kind of runtime for it to work though, but I'm not sure which sadly. It's all skinned with XP in mind, but you alter the resources with Resource Editor. EDIT: It's Visual C++ Runtime you need. Not sure exact which one, but I had a look in Craft's Project 2k and saw what was installed. I'm pretty sure it's 2010, but downloading and installing 2015 wouldn't hurt either. |
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Post by eriorry on Jan 20, 2024 11:37:07 GMT -8
I compiled the dll using VS 2022 and I've attached it to this post. You need some net framework version/C++/ some kind of runtime for it to work though, but I'm not sure which sadly. It's all skinned with XP in mind, but you alter the resources with Resource Editor. EDIT: It's Visual C++ Runtime you need. Not sure exact which one, but I had a look in Craft's Project 2k and saw what was installed. I'm pretty sure it's 2010, but downloading and installing 2015 wouldn't hurt either. you have to register it using regsvr32 in command prompt www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-O3hTn8kcw |
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Post by The Jackal on Jan 20, 2024 15:27:35 GMT -8
I compiled the dll using VS 2022 and I've attached it to this post. You need some net framework version/C++/ some kind of runtime for it to work though, but I'm not sure which sadly. It's all skinned with XP in mind, but you alter the resources with Resource Editor. EDIT: It's Visual C++ Runtime you need. Not sure exact which one, but I had a look in Craft's Project 2k and saw what was installed. I'm pretty sure it's 2010, but downloading and installing 2015 wouldn't hurt either. I'd place it somewhere you ain't planning on moving it - for me, I have it in C:\Classic. To install/register it, do as eriorry posted by using the regsvr32 command, or you can use this method. |
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Post by raminmahzad on Jan 26, 2024 9:21:00 GMT -8
Can you explain how and where to install this dll file to work properly ? I'd place it somewhere you ain't planning on moving it - for me, I have it in C:/Classic. To install/register it, do as eriorry posted by using the regsvr32 command, or you can use this method. Thank you it works for me now.
should i register at every startup or i need do it one time ?
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Post by raminmahzad on Jan 26, 2024 12:10:33 GMT -8
I replace Throbber Icon with resource hacker with windows 98 version but But the ugly white band around it remains I also made the Go button invisible by replacing bitmap with blank and i replace go in string table with a dot, but I feel that instead of making it invisible, the address bar should be stretched to the end of the window Edge.
Attachments:ClassicExplorer.dll (108 KB)
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Post by The Jackal on Jan 27, 2024 10:11:15 GMT -8
I replace Throbber Icon with resource hacker with windows 98 version but But the ugly white band around it remains I also made the Go button invisible by replacing bitmap with blank and i replace go in string table with a dot, but I feel that instead of making it invisible, the address bar should be stretched to the end of the window Edge.
The throbber border is hardcoded to white in this build, I think. No idea how to change it tbh. Might be best if you raise the issue on the project's Github page regarding it, as well as with the address bar. |
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Post by clara on Jan 27, 2024 14:56:05 GMT -8
I replace Throbber Icon with resource hacker with windows 98 version but But the ugly white band around it remains
The throbber border is hardcoded to white in this build, I think. No idea how to change it tbh. I think i have simply made the bitmap for a throbber the exact size it needs to be and not a square, that worked for me. |
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Post by raminmahzad on Jan 28, 2024 0:01:41 GMT -8
The throbber border is hardcoded to white in this build, I think. No idea how to change it tbh. I think i have simply made the bitmap for a throbber the exact size it needs to be and not a square, that worked for me. By the way, I replaced the 38 x 22 rectangular bitmap with the 22 x 22 square bitmap by Resource Hacker, but it seems to be coded to display a square and leave the rest white. |
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Post by clara on Jan 28, 2024 1:10:01 GMT -8
I think i have simply made the bitmap for a throbber the exact size it needs to be and not a square, that worked for me. By the way, I replaced the 38 x 22 rectangular bitmap with the 22 x 22 square bitmap by Resource Hacker, but it seems to be coded to display a square and leave the rest white. Try this one.
This one has the "Go" button though, i think the only proper way would be to have it configurable with an on/off toggle. I am not much of a coder thus i have no idea how to implement this, but it would be nice if the extension had a menu which allowed to choose throbber design/"go" button icon and toggle options. I think this extention has a potential to grow, after all expanded treeview and actual "go" button functionality are missing, and if webview/xp sidebar is added to it eventually, that would be endgame for sure
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Post by raminmahzad on Jan 28, 2024 12:36:25 GMT -8
By the way, I replaced the 38 x 22 rectangular bitmap with the 22 x 22 square bitmap by Resource Hacker, but it seems to be coded to display a square and leave the rest white. Try this one.
This one has the "Go" button though, i think the only proper way would be to have it configurable with an on/off toggle. I am not much of a coder thus i have no idea how to implement this, but it would be nice if the extension had a menu which allowed to choose throbber design/"go" button icon and toggle options. I think this extention has a potential to grow, after all expanded treeview and actual "go" button functionality are missing, and if webview/xp sidebar is added to it eventually, that would be endgame for sure
Thank you. it works perfect for me.  your go button is much bather than transparent one that i used. its very suitable and nice.
now i should find a way to add border around toolbar , address bar, menu bar and main part of windows explorer that is too flat here.
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