[APP] OblyTile - Tile Creator for all programs.

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Smirny

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Thanks for this awesome app! Now I love my start screen even more =)

Here a screen of what I've done so far:

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There seems to be an issue for me though, my small tiles don't show up (anymore). It worked on the first few tiles, but after that it just shows the background color when zoomed out :(

If someone likes the tiles, I uploaded them as an attachment =) (I took the office tiles from this thread)
 
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Argony-OT

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Smirny said:
Thanks for this awesome app! Now I love my start screen even more =)

There seems to be an issue for me though, my small tiles don't show up (anymore). It worked on the first few tiles, but after that it just shows the background color when zoomed out :(

If someone likes the tiles, I uploaded them as an attachment =) (I took the office tiles from this thread)
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Hi

Seems to be a cache problem, can you please try to press WindowsKey + Q to open the "All Apps" menu and, after this, try to zoom out again on your start screen, this should fix the issue.

Hope this helps

Smirny said:
Thanks! This helped!
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I'm glad it helped.
I'll add this problem in the Know Issue List on main post.

Argony.
 
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techops

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Thanks for this great tool.

I have one suggest - to create tiles with URL - for links and favorites.
 
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techops said:
Thanks for this great tool.

I have one suggest - to create tiles with URL - for links and favorites.
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Hi

OblyTile already support Url Links.
Just write the website url in the "Program Path"
Note: This will open the link on your predefinite browser.

Example:
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rtoussaint said:
Try creating a shortcut to iexplore.exe (or whatever browser you use) with the url as parameter.
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You can use this method, to open the link with a different browser.

Hope this helps

Argony.
 
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revxx14

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I have a couple of questions about this:

1. Is there any way to set custom tile colors for existing Metro applciations? I really want to make all of my tiles blue.
2. Will there be any way to use this on Windows RT? I know desktop applications don't work, but I'm hoping there will be some way to import or something.
 
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revxx14 said:
Is there any way to set custom tile colors for existing Metro applciations? I really want to make all of my tiles blue.
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As far as i know, you can't change the color of Windows Store apps (also called metro apps), but you can change the picture of those. (I sent you a link via PM to the guide.)

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Will there be any way to use this on Windows RT? I know desktop applications don't work, but I'm hoping there will be some way to import or something.
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I can't say if there will be some sort of emulator to run x86 software on Arm, but i'm sure we will find out a solution. :good:

Argony.
 
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Your App is exactly what I have been searching for since W8 first went into Beta! Well done! Two requests:

As others have mentioned, wide tiles would be greatly appreciated.

Secondly it would be awesome to have multi-image tiles. So that you can have the image on the tile rotate. That would be really great as well!

Thank you for all of the hard work!
 
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    Argony-OT
    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:
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    Argony-OT
    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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    zlmitchell
    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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    Otinademoniac
    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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    Argony-OT
    KnockerDolt said:
    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).
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    New version released! (v0.8.8)

    The function you request is included on this new version.

    Infos and Download on main page
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