can anybody help me with a guide etc. im trying to create an icon pack for desktop visuliser i have searched a fair bit but still nothing, im currently applying icons by selecting image from the menu, is there any way of creating an icon set so that it shows up in the menu "icon pack" from within desktop vis, also is there a way of putting the packs on the market place?
The only icon packs available are from the developer of the app. If I were you, I'd contact the dev about either finding a work around or maybe send the dev the icons to see if they'd like to package them up for release.
The way you're doing it now is the way it's supposed to be done. I use Desktop Visualizer for different sizing options, but I use Folder Organizer far more. In Folder Organizer (the paid version) you can assign each app its own icon, and then place it on your homescreen as a widget or shortcut.
Is there a way to set xScope as my default browser when pressing the globe icon on launcher pro?
Yes.
Long press on the icon, select "change shortcut", then select the desired app from the list. You can then choose the default LP icon, the default app icon, or a custom icon.
Hondo209 said:
Is there a way to set xScope as my default browser when pressing the globe icon on launcher pro?
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Long press on the globe icon and select change shortcut then select applications then select the application that you want. After that you may have to select change icon if you don't want the default app icon.
Thanx, that worked!
Also, does anyone else have problems with launcher pro making apps menu laggy when scrolling?
Sorry if this is in wrong place. Noobie
Moto droid1 Cynogenmod 6.1.2
I just flashed 6.1.2 and was moving apps around panels and accidentally placed app over my applications app (thought it was the old trash on bottom). Now I cant seem to be able to replace the applications tab. I have tried to create own shortcut and then replace it but unable to. Any thoughts would help.
Thankyou!
Found it!
Longpress homescreen - custom shortcut then tap "pick your activity" and choose "launcher actions", select "open/close App drawer". After that drag & drop the launcher icon on the appr. place.
Have decided to do a small tutorial on adding folder shortcuts to the excellent Launcher 7 home screen replacement by Timo Kujala.
I have used Desktop VisualizeR to create the shortcut icons and Apps Organizer for the pop-ups but any suitable shortcut app will do.
First of all download and install your shortcut app then set up your folder shortcuts.
Next create the folder widget in Desktop VisualizeR on the home screen: menu > Add widget > Desktop VisualizeR > 1x1 Small (for square icons) then choose the tile properties and Create tile.
Finally click on the resulting widget, choose your icon and using Select Action > Other > 'shortcut app' select shortcut. Define other properties and OK.
Done.
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Been having a look at it and it seems that between them Launcher 7 and Desktop VisualizeR don't really handle the use of 2x1 icons for widgets that well.
The trick is to do it as previously explained but when you get to choosing the widget layout in DV.. choose 4x4. In L7 then choose 2x1 tile size, whatever background but for the next option make sure you leave Full-tile widget unticked and then Create tile.
You then have to resize your 2x1 icon, size don't seem to be too important but for whatever your 2x1 size is you need to square it off. For example if you're using a 230x120 image you need to resize it to 230x230 (i would save it to .png format just to be on the safe side). If it doesn't come out right then just play around with the original icon size
For resizing on Windows platform i use BIMP Lite which works really well for me.
The other steps would be the same as before and this method is obviously only for an horizontal tile.
Launcher Shortcuts
To link to other launchers from Launcher 7 try this:
Install Desktop VisualizeR -> Go to L7 and Add Widget. Choose DV and add widget for icon as per the above.
Go to L7 desktop and click on the resulting widget, click on Select Icon and choose icon image.
To link to alternative launcher click on Select Action -> Other -> Activities and that will give you a list of all the apps on your phone.
Scroll to your chosen launcher and click on it, this will show you a drop-down list of all the activities for that app. the link you need is usually the first one and in the case of Launcher Pro is 'com.fede.launcher.Launcher' select that.
This will take you back to DV where you can choose whether you want an icon label or not and so on... ok this and you will go back to L7 home screen. If the widget image is not displayed then you just need to refresh the home screen.
Hope this helps.
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I cant get the images to fill out the whole tile...
Fekke said:
I cant get the images to fill out the whole tile...
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Are you using Desktop VisualizeR to create the widget's icon (1x1 Small)? What is the icon source you're using? and are you enabling the tick for 'Full-tile widget'. You also need to be creating a widget rather than long pressing the icon in the app drawer.
If you're doing all that and still not working then let me know exactly what you're doing and what apps you're using and i'll try to help further.
Thanks and hope that helps.
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Are you using Desktop VisualizeR to create the widget's icon (1x1 Small)? What is the icon source you're using? and are you enabling the tick for 'Full-tile widget'. You also need to be creating a widget rather than long pressing the icon in the app drawer.
If you're doing all that and still not working then let me know exactly what you're doing and what apps you're using and i'll try to help further.
Thanks and hope that helps.
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So its just the 1x1 widget im going to use? Becouse i wanne make an 2x1 widget. But the images aint getting in the whole tile. I have checked so the resolution of them is correct
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So its just the 1x1 widget im going to use? Becouse i wanne make an 2x1 widget. But the images aint getting in the whole tile. I have checked so the resolution of them is correct
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Sorry didn't realize you were doing 2x1. Been having a look at it and it seems that between them Launcher 7 and Desktop VisualizeR dobn't really handle the use of 2x1 icons for widgets that well.
The trick is to do it as previously explained but when you get to choosing the widget layout in DV.. choose 4x4. In L7 then choose 2x1 tile size, whatever background but for the next option make sure you leave Full-tile widget unticked and then Create tile.
You then have to resize your 2x1 icon, size don't seem to be too important but for whatever your 2x1 size is you need to square it off. For example if you're using a 230x120 image you need to resize it to 230x230 (i would save it to .png format just to be on the safe side). If it doesn't come out right then just play around with the original icon size
For resizing on Windows platform i use BIMP Lite which works really well for me.
The other steps would be the same as before and this method is obviously only for an horizontal tile.
I'll add these extra steps (done on a HTC Desire HD) to the original post but good luck and hope it works for you.
Great idea .. thanks for sharing
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im having trouble with this. im using app organizer and desktop visualizer exactly as intruscted.....when i tap the tile the folder works n all. but the tile still has the desktop visualizer picture and wont change
marco082892 said:
im having trouble with this. im using app organizer and desktop visualizer exactly as intruscted.....when i tap the tile the folder works n all. but the tile still has the desktop visualizer picture and wont change
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The only thing i can think of is you just need to refresh the home screen.. that issue should be fixed in the new update of Launcher 7 (1.0.0.81). If it's not that that then i'm stumped cos you can't create the widget without defining the image and action.
Let me know if there's any change.
i'll wait for the update before i jump in...
Hi to all,
anyone knows how to edit existing folder with apps? I have created one folder with apps, and now i can only add this one folder to the tile (main screen). I cant seem to edit which apps are inside the folder neither i can delete this folder. When i choose "Add special tile-> Folder tile" i can just choose this one folder i have created. Help!
What you need is Menu -> Launcher7 settings and swipe across to the Folders tab. From there you can add a new folder or edit an existing folder by clicking on it. Hope that's what you're looking for
What you need is Menu -> Launcher7 settings and swipe across to the Folders tab. From there you can add a new folder or edit an existing folder by clicking on it (long press to remove). Hope that's what you're looking for
What you need is Menu -> Launcher7 settings and swipe across to the Folders tab. From there you can add a new folder or edit an existing folder by clicking on it (long press to remove). Hope that's what you're looking for
Sorry for messing up the thread.. my bad.
Dude, you saved my life... it was making me CRAZY having the picture 1mm too small ha ha you know how these little things get under your skin.
Anyway, works a treat!
I can´t change my lockscreen now.
I´m not sure what I did, but now when I press the wallpaper option in settings, it only opens the themes app. It used to open a different menu where I could choose the wallpaper for the lockscreen or the homescreen.
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I can´t change my lockscreen now.
I´m not sure what I did, but now when I press the wallpaper option in settings, it only opens the themes app. It used to open a different menu where I could choose the wallpaper for the lockscreen or the homescreen.
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any info about what rom you're using?