[APP] OblyTile - Tile Creator for all programs.

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KreNtal

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On windows 10 TH2 is really simple to create custom tiles right now, just an xml and an image file.
 

MittenFacedLad

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@Argony-OT seems like Win10 TH2 intoduced a easier way to get custom tiles. My Office 2016 and origin got custom tiles automaticly. Hope you can take a re-look into OblyTile. (Y)

Also:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63805040&postcount=442
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63812864&postcount=445

Holy hell, this is so amazing. From those links you posted, with some tweaks, it works again. Would really love to see Oblytile development go back into action again. This will make such a huge difference in W10 for me, and so many others.
 

kb-ti

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Command prompt popup

Hi, I started using today oblytile but have one big issue. When I open created tile to folder, program, file etc. for short time pop up a small black screen(like cmd) like here: i.imgur.com/ZDYBxBc.png and opens what I wanted. I have watched some yt videos and other people didnt had something like this. Can anyone tell me how to hide it or fix it?

//EDIT

I resolve my issue If someone will have the same issue just type this in cmd as administrator: cscript //H:cscript //S
 
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can we expect you to apply yourself to Obly Tile again, now the MS has brought back support for use of visualmanifest.xml, as being used in Win10Tile?

Win10Tile looks promising, but still requires a lot of effort to get decent results (having to delete and create new shortcuts and troubleshoot issues with Office apps) and I miss the ease and dependability of OblyTile on windows 8. Using one of the programs with a launcher-assist and it works alright, but still get annoyed that it often causes my newly opened program to show behind other opened programs, and takes just that extra couple seconds longer.

Really hoping to see Obly Tile for Windows 10 some day - say it might happen! Please!
 

msemish

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Great App Indeed. I was wondering if you can assist me, I am trying to implement custom tiles for users on the network. How do I get this to be pushed through GPO AD?
 

francibon93

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Hi, I am new to the forum. I developed a UWP app that can launch desktop app via URIs among the other features. Its name on the store is edgeTile.
Like TileCreator and WinTileR it need a desktop proxy app at this moment but I'm considering to implement the routine you described above.
 

14my

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Holy hell, this is so amazing. From those links you posted, with some tweaks, it works again. Would really love to see Oblytile development go back into action again. This will make such a huge difference in W10 for me, and so many others.

It's amazing until you realize that there are already programs that do that, but they all don't support wide tiles unless they are actually a UWP app from the store (to my knowledge). I don't know about you, but I loved the later OblyTile versions so much more than the earlier ones because of the wide/large tile support - start menus aren't the same without them. :')

OT was made from some completely unrelated bug or something with Windows, though, so I think that Argony-OT would have to completely rebuild the program from the start in order to make it work with Windows 10 - but still, that problem with only UWP apps making wide tiles persists.

The best option IMO is to go with another big tile creator like Pin More, WinTileR, TileCreator, or Better StartMenu. Other options would be trying to get Argony-OT to make OT open source and put it on GitHub (which I think is a good idea), try making an app that's open source on your own, or use the method with VisualElementsManifest.xml manually without wide/large tiles, and pray that Microsoft makes custom tiles easier to make.
 

thebunnyrules

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If you release OblyTile as an open source project I'm sure you'll get alot of people who'll give you a hand trying to find a work around. I wouldn't mind having a go at it myself. PM me if you're interested.

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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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serosis

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Hello! I'm the developer of EdgeTile Creators. The new version on the store now supports tile launch without any annoying window popping up, just as it was with OblyTile in Windows 8.

Link: https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/store/p/edgetile-creators/9n3mgs2xcpr1?rtc=1

Windows Central Review: EdgeTile Creators for Windows lets you create Start pins for (almost) anything https://www.windowscentral.com/edge...ts-you-create-custom-pins-just-about-anything

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SKATERR

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Hi!

Install OblyTile (0.9.9) correctly on a surface 2 (jailbreak) with windows 8.1 RT. I can create the shortcut and it appears on the screen, the problem is that it does not react when I click on it (the desktop appears)

If I run the file C: \ Program Files \ OblyTile \ 00000000 (associated with "windows based script host") no error, message or window appears

Any solution?
Thanks!
 

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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