ObjectBar 2.0 Released!

The wait is finally over

http://www.objectbar.net/
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At long last, ObjectBar 2.0 is available now on Stardock.com . This upgrade is free to existing customers.

ObjectBar is a program that can replace or extend the Windows taskbar. It provides the functionality of the Start bar while adding a vast array of new features and benefits. Because it is so flexible and skinnable, it can be made to look like any sort of toolbar, menu, dock, etc. found on any OS, or it can be used to create something entirely new, giving you a level of personalization on the Windows desktop interface.

This new version comes with several different looks to choose from, and each one can be personalized based on your needs.

This versatile and useful program is only $19.95, or can be purchased as part of the Object Desktop Suite of desktop customization programs for only $49.95.

Buy now!

For more information, go to www.objectbar.net
To learn more about Object Desktop go to www.objectdesktop.net

To see a brief video detailing he highlights of ObjectBar 2.0, go here

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Right on! Have really been looking forward to this. Gonna take it for a spin now...
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
w00t!

Not showing on Stardock Central as 2.0 :S
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where are the cool themes that were shown in the previous announcement? And what is the difference between "Friendly" and "Utilitarian"?
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looks great, can't wait to try it out. Only problem is, with all these various tools for desktop customization I never seem to be able to find that perfect dektop look and layout, every week there's something new I just gotta try, or make or what not. How the heck am I suppose to get any work done if all I do is mess around with wb, od, ob, rainy, and all the various widgets for dx.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gregory2001 - looks like one of the themes that were shown in the article from about 3 weeks ago is still being worked on. Keep an eye out for it - hopefully it will be ready soon!

For those who want to create their own themes, Jeff Bargmann, creator of ObjectBar, has posted a skinning guide. You can find it by going to www.objectbar.net and clikcing on the documentation button.

Hope everyone likes it!

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nutshell: restart your Stardock Central client and it should show up then (it did for me, even yelled at me to update).

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is brilliant and by far the best program on Wincustomize! Well worth the $49.95 (Object Desktop price) on its own!. Superb! etc..
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I turned off "Show pre-release versions" and 2.00.008 showed in SDC. With it checked, it was still showing 1.99.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WooHoo!
Now just one little problem...which OD+ dock do I get rid of??? I've come to rely on them..!
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And oh, by the way...it's AWESOME!
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you Jeff! It's wonderful.

[The about screen isn't nearly as good as OD+ though]
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, I second boss0190's observation: You have to turn off "Show pre-release versions" to get rid of version 1.99b and to let version 2 appear.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Can't wait to get home and try it.  Thanks for all the hard work.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
All I can say is WOW!   Well worth the wait! Good thing I have nothing planned - this will keep me busy awhile! Thanks all who were involved in development - Great Job!   
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
tried it out - not bad - much better than the previous versions.

Seems to slow down my system quite a bit - to the point I wouldnt use it - and yes, I got a kick ass system -
Also wish that the Folders you drop (which become a popup) would expand any Shortcuts it finds :\

It is a much nicer interface
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Holy Moses - this is fantastic - Well worth the membership
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How do I re-size a Bar..??

I loaded the Vista side bar, and it's W I D E
Takes up 1/4 of the screen...

I've looked all over, but see no place to 'resize' it?
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I've looked all over, but see no place to 'resize' it?


Click and drag from edge of side bar.
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I also seem to have a problem on a Dual Monitor system....

If I create a horizontal Bar, Auto hide it and Dock to edge, it snaps back to the Primary monitor.
If I un-auto hide it, and drag it to the other monitor it stays, and sits on the top (as I want it)
But as soon as I enable Auto hide, it snaps back to the other monitor...


But I Love this app!
Keep up the Excellent work!
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ahh.. for the Re-sizing of a Side Bar. It only re-sizes if its on the Primary Monitor...
I can get it to re-size, but it's still rather wide.... I'll keep playing around with it.

I have it on the secondary Monitor..
Maybe I will disable the 2nd monitor and see if that helps..

(I quess more testing of Multiple montiros is in store..)
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Click and drag from edge of side bar.


You may have to right-click on theme manager and choose Skin. check the radio buttons in the middle.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
that did it... (for the most part)

If I un dock and drag to the primary monitor, then resize it there, then drag to the 2nd monitor and Dock it, it's just what I want!