Creating an executable to distribute themes

February 13, 2004 5:34 PM from

I created a desktop theme with object desktop. I want to install this theme on my dad's machine and he does not have object desktop. I want to know if there is a way to package up my suite or theme into some kind of executable that I can run on my dad's computer so he can have this desktop theme without spending $50 on the Object Desktop software?

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Reply #1 February 13, 2004 6:35 PM from

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ah, no I don't think you can.

you need the programs for the themes to work. without the programs all the stuff is is just graphics and a little (or a lot) of code that says what to do with those graphics and other little functions like checking the weather and stuff.

Reply #2 February 13, 2004 6:36 PM from

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Travis, you have a knack for beating me on the help board. But don't worry...I'll get it next time...

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Reply #3 February 13, 2004 8:28 PM from

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Reply #4 February 13, 2004 11:24 PM from

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It can be done with DeskTopX Pro (if it's a DeskTopX theme)

From the DeskTopX website:

Once your object or your desktop is completed, you can package it up as a single file and upload to the Internet or distribute all over the world. If you have DesktopX Pro, you can even turn those objects into stand alone applications!

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Reply #5 February 13, 2004 11:38 PM from

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I wondered about that Patric, but since the info says you can save DX Objects, and nothing about Themes, I figured it couldn't be done.

Reply #6 February 13, 2004 11:55 PM from

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Good point. I wonder if it will do a whole theme?

Reply #7 February 14, 2004 2:14 AM from

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I doubt it would do windowblinds

I think he is talking about whole themes, not dx ones
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Reply #8 February 14, 2004 1:23 PM from

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yes, I was talking about the whole theme.

Reply #9 February 14, 2004 1:30 PM from

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Does Stardock have some sort of free program for users who just want to view themes and not do any creating or editing? Then I could install that and load the theme.

Reply #10 February 14, 2004 1:54 PM from

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No, unfortunately, you will need all the full software installations for the skins to work.

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