[APP] OblyTile - Tile Creator for all programs.

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marcd2k12

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Are you able to make this more compatible with a higher DPI setting in Windows? I have mine set to 125% and most of the text is cut off, see the screenshot:

If you're using .net then Me.AutoScaleMode = Windows.Forms.AutoScaleMode.Dpi for the main form should do it as long as the controls are set to Windows.Forms.Autoscalemode.Inherit

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Are you able to make this more compatible with a higher DPI setting in Windows? I have mine set to 125% and most of the text is cut off
If you're using .net then Me.AutoScaleMode = Windows.Forms.AutoScaleMode.Dpi for the main form should do it as long as the controls are set to Windows.Forms.Autoscalemode.Inherit
I'll try. :good:
Thanks you.

If that's the problem, I'll uninstall chrome :p ..
:( I wish i could fix it.

hi
how can i add my user document shortcut !?
Write this on Program Path:
Code:
shell:documentsLibrary

Now we just need support for wide tiles.
:)

Argony
 

reza-shady

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hi again :D
10x for your answer but it doesn't help me
look i don't want to add library shortcut.
see this image http://img.ir/LKx.png
it's my desktop
i want to add that Mr.Shady folder in top left of my desktop into tiles.
i simply added it by pinning it to start but i want to customizing it with custom color and icon !

so sorry for my poor English !
 
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Argony-OT

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hi again :D
10x for your answer but it doesn't help me
look i don't want to add library shortcut.
see this image http://img.ir/LKx.png
it's my desktop
i want to add that Mr.Shady folder in top left of my desktop into tiles.
i simply added it by pinning it to start but i want to customizing it with custom color and icon !

so sorry for my poor English !

Try this one:
Code:
shell:UsersFilesFolder

Hope this helps

Argony
 

Jacek95

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Hello, i was just wondering, are there any plans to implement expandable tiles?
is it even possible ?
 
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Hello, wide tiles are planned.

Problem is that wide tiles will, most surely, require a background process. I'm still trying to figure out a way that won't use any background process, just as the square tiles do.

Argony

how about 9patch from android ?
can it be used to stretch images ?

maybe there could be few settings affecting small and big tile as well:


Icon Settings
1. Center the specified icon [Browse: ...] and use background [Select color: ...] or fill the background with the color of pixel on position (1,1) or whatever (just to pick up bg color) (see that there are many metro-like icon packs that have solid background, so as not to ruin the concept of clean user modded interface You could consider adding this option as well.
2. Fill the tile without changing the aspect ratio, Choose alignment [top,center,bottom,manual](manual = moving manually on the tile preview by mouse)


How about making the editing process a bit more live ? I mean generating preview tile with
-editable name with checkbox near to toggle it's visibility
-clickable icon
-clickable background or a ribbon looking out behind the preview tile to activate color selection
-both big and small tile visible or a toggle to switch between them

Edit: i had just made a concept art
For illustration look in the attachment ;)

I just fell in love with this app and want to make it perfect(er) :D

P.S. Please consider in future making the app no higher than 600px coz netbook users, like me can't see the full tile preview ;)
Thanx in advance
 

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Argony-OT

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how about 9patch from android ?
can it be used to stretch images ?

maybe there could be few settings affecting small and big tile as well:


Icon Settings
1. Center the specified icon [Browse: ...] and use background [Select color: ...] or fill the background with the color of pixel on position (1,1) or whatever (just to pick up bg color) (see that there are many metro-like icon packs that have solid background, so as not to ruin the concept of clean user modded interface You could consider adding this option as well.
2. Fill the tile without changing the aspect ratio, Choose alignment [top,center,bottom,manual](manual = moving manually on the tile preview by mouse)


How about making the editing process a bit more live ? I mean generating preview tile with
-editable name with checkbox near to toggle it's visibility
-clickable icon
-clickable background or a ribbon looking out behind the preview tile to activate color selection
-both big and small tile visible or a toggle to switch between them

Edit: i had just made a concept art
For illustration look in the attachment ;)

I just fell in love with this app and want to make it perfect(er) :D

P.S. Please consider in future making the app no higher than 600px coz netbook users, like me can't see the full tile preview ;)
Thanx in advance

Hello :highfive:

I'm not sure if something like 9patch can be done with Windows 8, but, i'm pretty sure that it would need some edits on system files, which is something i don't want to do.

About the concept, is really nice :good:
I'm taking in consideration to change the OblyTile UI, but only after that OblyTile is complete (wide tiles, more functions and stability)

Keep in touch, i really like your ideas.
Argony
 

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Hey Argony!

What about an automatic updater like the one nVidia Inspector has? It automatically swapps the old exe with the new one. Pretty awesome and fast, no messing around with browser download or so.
 
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Is it possible to make a shortcut to "Computer" with Oblytile? I would love to have a direkt shortcut in the startscreen.
 

Argony-OT

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Hey Argony!

What about an automatic updater like the one nVidia Inspector has? It automatically swapps the old exe with the new one. Pretty awesome and fast, no messing around with browser download or so.
Hey there :highfive:

Yes, an auto update function can be made, but after the version 1.0 (wich should include most of the functions requested) :good:

Is it possible to make a shortcut to "Computer" with Oblytile? I would love to have a direkt shortcut in the startscreen.
Yes, here's an example picture:
QuickList.jpg

Hope this helps
Argony
 

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    This program is meant to create tiles to the Windows 8/8.1 start screen.

    I created it in vb.net using SharpDevelop, it works for all programs/folder/files/websites.

    The program will store the image files inside the folder "C:\Program Files\OblyTile" and create the Shortcut .LNK file inside the StartMenu folder.

    If you want to remove a Tile, right click it on the start screen/menu and select "Remove From Start" or select a tile on the OblyTile Created Tile list and press the recycle bin button located on bottom right of OblyTile.

    OblyTile has support for command line, you can check the list of available commands by running OblyTile with the "/?" as argument.

    To remove OblyTile and revert to default windows settings you have to run OblyTile as administrator and click the Remove button located in the settings menu [Click the Wrench icon on top of OblyTile to access the settings menu]

    Note: Do not expect a Windows 10 version anytime soon. Why?

    Old Versions:
    OblyTile v0.5 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.7/0.7.1 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.8 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.8.2 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.8.6 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.8.8 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.9 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.9.1 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.9.5 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.9.7 (ChangeLog)
    OblyTile v0.9.8 (ChangeLog)

    Latest Version:
    OblyTile v0.9.9

    ChangeLog:
    • [Win 8.1] Added ability to pin the Tiles at different Sizes when created/edited. [Via UI or Command Line Arguments]
    • [Win 8.1] OblyTile will now export and import tiles in correct order and size. [No groups]
    • Added "Desktop" in the QuickList.
    • New tiles will be shown with proper name and icon on Classic Shell. [32px icon only]
    • Enhanced the OblyTile "Remove" function. [You can find it in the Settings menu]
    • Tile exporter will create a new backup folder just in case you want to keep old backups.
    • Possible fix for the Browser/Home keyboard button not opening the correct web browser.
    • Possible fix for the loop issue that causes OblyTile to open itself multiple times. (Thanks to Steel Froggy)
    • Fixed issue with the tile preview showing double borders.
    • Fixed issue with the Windows Store Apps list not being able to create desktop/taskbar shortcuts for certain apps.
    • Fixed other minor stuffs.
    • Small changes to the UI. [Dpi, Transitions, Context Menu]
    Known Issues:
    • Make a backup of your tiles before upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, you might lose your custom tiles during the process of upgrade. (Thanks to LLJKRevol)
    • Tiles which contain accented letters in the tile name can be edited only by OblyTile v0.9.8 and above.
    • In order to launch the Immersive mode of your web browser by using a tile made with OblyTile, be sure to close the desktop version of it.
    • If the Browser/Home button doesn't work properly, open OblyTile and press the second button on top of OblyTile. (Rebuild cache)
    • If the tiles are not showed properly (a normal icon is showed) open OblyTile and press the second button on top of OblyTile. (Rebuild cache)
    • If the tiles are visible only on the "App" side of the start screen (Windows 8.1) open OblyTile and press the second button on top of OblyTile. (Rebuild cache)
    • Changing web browser will show multiple entry of Internet Explorer, Use "Set Default Programs" in Control Panel to change your default web browser and then press the Rebuild Cache button on OblyTile.
    • If "Rebuild cache" does not work, try >> this <<
    • In case of the error Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.ValidateKeyName or similar, try >> this <<
    • If the tile will not react when you click it (the program or file will not be opened) follow those steps VBScript - Fix
    • OblyTile does not work on some WinPE/WimBoot installations
    Tested on:
    Windows 8.1 Professional Build 9600 - 32/64 Bit
    Windows 8.1 Core Build 9600 - 64 Bit (Thanks to Timo)
    Windows 8 Professional Build 9200 - 32/64 Bit
    Windows 8 Enterprise Build 9200 - 32/64 Bit
    Microsoft Surface RT 32GB /w Jailbreak (Thanks to netham45)

    Use this program at your own risk.

    md5 Hash:
    f54db82cdf8b1cf13430db43b743ad22

    Download from:

    Firedrive:
    OblyTile v0.9.9.exe

    OneDrive:
    OblyTile v0.9.9.exe

    Mega:
    OblyTile v0.9.9.exe

    Dropbox:
    OblyTile v0.9.9.exe

    App Images:
    View attachment 2877100 View attachment 2362073 View attachment 1837929 View attachment 1505786 View attachment 1404991 View attachment 1358506
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    Current State of OblyTile on Windows 10

    Hey all,

    To start; I'd like to thank all of you over the past 3 years for the support you've given me and the appreciation towards the work I've done. I really can't tell you how much it means and the confidence it has given me to explore what I do and continue improving.

    I am trying my best to find a way for OblyTile to work on Windows 10, however I have stumbled in to some compatibility issues and so far I haven't figured out a way around these and just wanted to make you all aware that it may not be possible for OblyTile to work on Windows 10.

    I'll keep trying.

    With that being said, any progression I make will be updated right here. Along with any news or other possible avenues for me to explore. But don't expect anything in the immediate future as MS have changed the OS from their first builds and these issues aren't small as what was possible, is no longer.

    Thank you once again,
    Argony.
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    Tile Set

    Here is the set of tiles i have been creating.

    This is what i call my over sized plain high contrast pack. +-70 Icons



    Windows Tile Set

    I am starting to work on a High Resolution Realism set. If you are going to use the set and you have some specific programs you wish to have done please just pm me.

    Please Thank me if you like them.
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    Hi, I've posted some screenshot of the evolution of my start page using OblyTile HERE, feel free to have a look if you'd like :)

    Also, I've done a model for GIMP for creating tiles (including the right dimension of the image and the correct font and size of it) and a ZIP archives with the tiles i've created.

    Some of them comes from a FANTASTIC metro UI tiles set that Devianart user ~dAKirby309 created. You can find the whole set HERE, check it out! The other ones are made by images of the games and the applications I own, searching 'em on Google Images.

    Hope this helps the community! :)
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    Great app! Makes Windows 8 worth while. One small suggestion though, It would be nice if it made a 30x30 image automatically from the 120x120 image (or just have it as an option).

    New version released! (v0.8.8)

    The function you request is included on this new version.

    Infos and Download on main page