Using DesktopX to Make Vista Sidebar Gadgets

A Dx tutorial

https://www.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?aid=318961
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Have you ever wondered how to create a DX object, and then export it to the Vista sidebar for example?  Well if you have then you are in luck, because a new guide is up that shows you how to do exactly that! 

With the latest DesktopX 3.5 release, also came a revamped website and documentation.  Take a look at the latest tutorial and show us what types of gadgets you can create.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
As a user of both DX and the Vista Sidebar,this news is absolutely marvelous!
It looks like I have some reading to do. ;) Thanks,Stardock.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yep, Agree with Wizard. Thanks for the Info IslandDog :CONGRAT: 
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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't you need the DX Professional for that?
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DX Pro creates sidebar gadgets that are stand-alone.  DX standard creates sidebar gadgets that need DX installed on teh user's PC
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DX Pro creates sidebar gadgets that are stand-alone. DX standard creates sidebar gadgets that need DX installed on teh user's PC
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I stand corrected, Wiz and I went over that this morning. Thanx!