DX & WB compatability

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Newbie here. I love running WB and upon checking out desktops for DX I find few that are listed for 1680x1050 resolution. This is the only resolution (native) that really works well on this 22" monitor. I was checking out parts of DX that are resolutin independant, so I guess those will work. Can I use things from DX such as sidebars at the same time as using WB? Thanks!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DX works very well with WB no problem there :D
For Resolutions: Resolutions independent must work correctly under 1680x1050, others you'll have to read descriptions if they support this resolutions. Anyway with a little time you can rework a theme to fit your resolution :)
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Quentin. I take it you don't apply an entire desktop if you have a visual style set in WB. Are all of these images, icons, cursors etc. made with various OD programs, or made in programs like Photoshop? I think all of this is going to be a steep learning curve for an old guy like me.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I take it you don't apply an entire desktop if you have a visual style set in WB
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you can apply dxtheme, wb skin, objectbar etc... together without problems :D

Are all of these images, icons, cursors etc. made with various OD programs, or made in programs like Photoshop?
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Images are mostly done with graphics editors like Ms Paint, Photoshop,.... then put in SD software editor like SkinStudio, RightCLick editor, IconDeveloper,... to create skins/themes.

I think all of this is going to be a steep learning curve for an old guy like me.
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there are some old skinners here don't worry :LOL:

Just take the time to read tutorials here or on the  wincustomize wiki and it'll be more easier to understand or create skins :)
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sometimes some widgets diappeared when running windowblinds so I quit using it...
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for the input guys. Photoshop is a bit beyond my means: any other programs of type that may be less expensive?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Quentin. I've already DL'd it and will install soon.